If You’re a Firearms Owner, Do You Have a Discover Card?
BY Herschel Smith
1 year, 9 months ago
Discover Financial Services, a provider of credit cards, told Reuters it will allow its network to track purchases at gun retailers come April, making it the first among its peers to move ahead with the initiative aimed at helping authorities probe gun-related crimes.
The decision came after the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which decides on the classification of merchant categories used by payment cards, approved in September the launch of a dedicated code for gun retailers.
Proponents of the move, including gun control activists and Democratic politicians, say it will allow financial institutions to better assist authorities in investigating crimes involving gun violence in the United States.
There has been uncertainty around the implementation, with Visa Inc, Mastercard Inc and American Express Co yet to disclose a timetable for adopting the change. Although the codes will not show specific items purchased, some Republican politicians have spoken out against the move, arguing it could violate the privacy of U.S. citizens lawfully buying guns.
Isn’t that nice? The ISO wants to know what you’re purchasing with your wealth. The ISO, an international organization – although I’m sure that U.S. banks were all too willing to comply and the ISO is just a straw man.
If you have a Discover Card, be aware that this change is coming and make appropriate arrangements.
At least Louisiana is fighting back in what I guess is the only way they can. Texas, I think, has similar laws now.
On February 19, 2023 at 10:40 pm, PGF said:
Boy, have they got a deal for you? Discover debt slavery and quite possibly a red flag raid. Who could resist an offer like that.
On February 19, 2023 at 11:35 pm, Chas said:
If you are still buying guns and parts with plastic, you deserve all the screwing you get..
On February 19, 2023 at 11:37 pm, Chris Mallory said:
I thought they called it a Discover card because you had to discover a retailer who would take it?
On February 20, 2023 at 3:42 am, Elmo said:
Chas is right. Cash is King.
On February 20, 2023 at 5:22 am, jrg said:
Congratulations DFS. What a novel way of discouraging anyone from using and keeping your card. Your competitors owe you a cold one.
One less card to keep – now where is my shredder.
On February 20, 2023 at 6:45 am, Wes said:
As with Twitter, the day they have a direct link into the company to query vs. requesting information after the fact is not far behind. They are all about “left of bang” and making their metrics for their performance appraisals.
“Show me the man and I’ll show you the crime.” – Lavrentiyy Beria
On February 20, 2023 at 11:10 am, I R A Darth Aggie said:
Everything in cash, nothing in writing.
On February 20, 2023 at 11:46 am, dad29 said:
The bank that demanded ISO categorization of gun/ammo purchases was Amalgamated Bank of New York city.
Amalgamated Bank is now, and always has been, owned by Big Labor. It’s not a large bank in assets, but it has VERY serious clout due to its ownership.
Lots of AFL/Teamster/Ironworkers/Electricians/Plumbers buy guns and ammo. Now their own Unions are forcing reports on their membership.
Heh.
On February 21, 2023 at 6:42 am, Joe Blow said:
Voting with your wallet, is a very effective and non-violent way to protest and effect your world.