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South Dakota Bill Would Prohibit Credit Card Codes to Track Firearms Purchases
PIERRE, S.D. (Jan. 23, 2025) – A bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate would prohibit financial institutions operating in the state from using a credit card merchant code to enable the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases. Sen. Jim Mehlhaff and nine...
Firearm Purchaser’s Privacy Act Now in Effect in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 6, 2025) – A major step to protect privacy and push back gun control efforts went into effect last week in New Hampshire. The Firearm Purchaser’s Privacy Act now bans credit card companies from using a controversial merchant code to track firearm...
Oklahoma Bill Would Prohibit Credit Card Codes to Track Firearms Purchases
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Dec. 11, 2024) – A bill introduced in the Oklahoma Senate would prohibit financial institutions operating in the state from using a credit card merchant code to enable the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases. Senate Bill 16 (SB16)...
Missouri Bills Would Prohibit Credit Card Codes to Track Firearms Purchases
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Dec. 7, 2024) – Bills introduced in the Missouri House and Senate would prohibit financial institutions operating in the state from using a credit card merchant code to enable the tracking of firearm and ammunition purchases. Rep. Willard...