NYC leaders will use pension funds to push Mastercard, AmEx to help flag gun sales

[Madmallard]

Citywide elected officials and three of the city’s five pension funds are pushing major credit card companies to start tracking spending at firearm dealers — part of a growing push in New York to flag suspicious gun and ammunition sales.

An exclusive report from Gothamist earlier this week revealed that nearly 50 state lawmakers had sent a letter to American Express and Mastercard, asking them to start coding firearm sales with a special category, making it easier for law enforcement to track conspicuous weapons purchases.

Now, Mayor Eric Adams, Comptroller Brad Lander, Attorney General Letitia James and three of New York City’s pension systems, have announced they are joining in on those calls. The New York City Employees’ Retirement System, the Teachers’ Retirement System and the Board of Education Retirement System announced Tuesday that they are using their status as shareholders in Mastercard and American Express to push the companies to take action.

NYC leaders will use pension funds to push Mastercard, AmEx to help flag gun sales

They join a growing list of state and city leaders who support the move.

gothamist.com

 

[libertysnake]

Strange, I didn't hear these people calling for tracking credit card purchases in zones where riots were being held, to narrow the pool of suspects.

Totalitarian pricks.

 

[MothMan]

Tracking means. Record all such transactions and report them to us.

 

[Dr. Evil]

"part of a growing push in New York to flag suspicious gun and ammunition sales."

I'm sure to "them" EVERY gun and ammo sale is suspicious. Fuckers.

Man, this shit is happening in a flurry.

 

[repete]

Cash is king!

 

[LibertyWins]

I'd like to know what is so suspicious about gun and ammo purchases. If I buy 1000+ rounds to stock up on a caliber, is that suspicious? Because when I buy ammo, I normally always buy in high quantity because it's cheaper. If it is suspicious, what are they going to do, come to my door and ask why I need my ammo? And what if I tell them it's none of their business?

Who would have access to this database? I definitely don't think this is legal (not that it matters to the scumbag left).

 

[pjzwtl]

Pretty sure this type of behavior should be illegal but here we are 1984 just a little late

 

[99cummins]

I’m sure they will also flag alcohol and tobacco purchases, unhealthy foods, etc…since it’s all about safety and public health.