Credit Card Companies ‘Paused’ Firearm Retail-Specific Merchant Category Code. Suddenly, Gun Control Advocates Can’t Live Without Them. Here’s Why. There’s no bigger proof that the Merchant Category Code (MCC) specific to firearm retailers is really a bad idea than those losing their minds now that major credit card companies announced they won’t …

This story isn’t unusual. What’s unusual is that it was exposed in the San Francisco Chronicle. Gang members are a regular feature of urban politics and the assorted protests against the criminal justice system. Consider this a perfect embodiment of a pro-crime party that loves criminals and hates victims. It was …

Germany’s conflict with the Soviet Union represented a level of brutality not seen in the other areas of Europe during World War II. Of all the German casualties suffered during the Second World War, nearly 65 percent came in the fight against Russia. Combat on the Eastern Front proved to be …

On Thursday, the New Hampshire House held several floor votes on anti-gun bills. Thanks to the strong support of NRA members and Second Amendment supporters, the bills were defeated and will not move forward this session.  NRA-ILA would like to thank all those Representatives who defended the Second Amendment for law-abiding …

A controversial decision by major credit card companies to begin using a new merchant category code (MCC) when customers use plastic for purchases at merchants who offer firearms, ammunition or related gear is now on pause. Last week’s announcement comes less than a month after Reuters news service confirmed it was full-steam …

On Tuesday, Joe Biden issued an executive order on gun control that could accurately be described as a mile wide and an inch deep. Media and gun control groups that beforehand had been salivating over the idea that the measure would impose “universal background checks” for firearm transfers had to content themselves with …

President Joe Biden (D) likes the power of the pen. Just a week after entering the White House, he issued nearly two dozen executive orders. Just over two months in, he had signed more than 50, and now, he’s back with a new one that explicitly goes after your Second Amendment rights. This …

We have some concerning news! House Bill 674, a bill creating an enhanced concealed weapon permit, is quickly moving through the House and is scheduled for hearing in the (H) Appropriations committee this Friday, March 17th. The stated purpose of this bill is to obtain reciprocity for Montana with five states …

By now you’ve likely heard about Silencer Central and the ease with which one can purchase a suppressor through the South Dakota-based company. Without getting into too much detail, thanks to the company’s forward-thinking approach, residents of the 42 states where suppressors are legal can buy a suppressor from the company and …

Earlier this week, I reported on credit card companies that were in the works to track gun and ammunition sales, namely Discover.  While all the other big players in this scheme were lined up behind to follow in Discover’s footsteps, they have now pressed paused on their tracking scheme due …