All this does is say that you spent money at a certain type of retailer. Not what you buy or how much. With a store like cabelas all they know is you spent $500 on something. Could be guns or ammo, could be camping equipment or fishing rods. NYS already knows when you buy guns or ammo in this state thanks to the POC background checks and pistol permits. If you buy out of state they have no way of knowing. Or you know just use a gift card or pay cash.