Credit Card Tracking

[DoubleMag]

This story will be forgotten in a week and nothing will ever come from it.

Basically. Trying to use this classification for any meaningful analysis of purchases would be a lost cause.

Well, after all, it's the easiest thinking pattern, required no more action. Fortunately/unfortunately the powers to be think differently. Way, way back a long 4 whole posts before...

Some are fighting back. Write your state leaders:

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https://www.breitbart.com/politics/...ng-visa-to-drop-plans-for-tracking-gun-sales/

 

[kidneyboy]

Simple solutions for complex problems - If you don't want credit card purchases tracked, reviewed or whatever, don't use credit cards. Similarly, if you don't want to be tracked by all the apps on your cell phone, leave it at home.
These 2 things are good examples of trading off Liberty and freedom for convenience.

 

[reddog81]

Well, after all, it's the easiest thinking pattern, required no more action. Fortunately/unfortunately the powers to be think differently. Way, way back a long 4 whole posts before...

The whole thing is nothing but virtue signaling. Dems think they can say they accomplished something by doing this and Republicans think they can look good fighting it. In the real world nothing will change.

 

[AK Hunter]

Just don't use plastic, use cash. If they ask what all the cash is for tell them you are stuffing your mattress at home. LOL

 

[theotherwaldo]

-Just another piece of designed-to-fail feel-good nonsense created to placate the stupider anti-gunners.
"See, we're doing something. Vote for us."
When it fails to accomplish anything then they'll just move the goalposts and try again... .

 

[D.B. Cooper]

William Shakespeare said it best, “Much ado about nothing.”

The TV, print and internet news is getting people spun up for clicks and increased ad buy dollars. Clearly their plan is working on some. I, for one, am not losing sleep over this.

Stay safe.

Sirs, I beseech you to remember that I...am an ass!

 

[Artg56]

This today from Brownells, reinforces the position that sporting goods retailers are not obligated to adopt the new classification.


Dear ,



I’m sure you’ve heard a lot in the news recently about major credit companies coming together to create a new merchant category code (MCC) for firearm and ammunition retailers. We’ve received a lot of inquiries about what this means, how it could impact customers and how Brownells is classified today and in the future.



Therefore, I wanted to reach out to you – a valued customer and friend – to clarify a few things regarding this issue.



Brownells Classification Now & Going Forward

First and foremost, I want you to know that Brownells has long been classified as a “sporting goods retailer” by credit card companies. After conversation with our banking partners, we have confirmed that we will continue to be classified as a SPORTING GOODS RETAILER.



To be clear, we WILL NOT be changing to the new MCC dedicated to firearm and ammunition retailers. This is mainly due to the types of products we predominately sell.



Industry Impacts



Throughout Brownells’ 83-year-history in the firearm industry, we’ve proudly taken a stand for our industry, gun owners in general and the 2nd Amendment – irrespective of whether legislation, regulatory actions or other anti-2A measures have impacted us directly.



Put simply, we’re all in the fight for freedom and privacy together. Are we happy that our MCC code isn’t changing? Yes. However, we are deeply concerned with the impact this new classification may have on firearm owners or prospective firearm owners, local gun stores and even our competitors.



Therefore, you have my word that we will join in any effort to make our voices heard and to educate all parties involved in this matter.



Our Position on Your Privacy



We love offering you firearms, firearm accessories, parts, tools, ammunition, reloading products and all of the accoutrements to outfit your next firearm-related adventure. As shooters, hunters, firearm do-it-yourselfers, and gunsmiths ourselves, nothing brings us more pleasure than to see and hear from you about how our products, content and services help you pursue your passions.



However, I can assure you – our NUMBER ONE priority is the safety, security and privacy of your data. Our promise to you is that we will continue to vehemently guard your personal data and order information, always.



Sincerely,



Chad Martin

CEO, Brownells, Inc.

 

[12Bravo20]

And, realistically, the average LGS makes more, and more regularly, on accessories sales than on arms and ammo.

This is true for a lot of small shops. My local shop makes more from the sales of ammo and range fees than they do from the sales of firearms.

 

[Insignificant bill]

Well creation of Government controlled crypto currency is another real concern.