Financial entities have declared that they did not discriminate against firearm companies in letters to Republican West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey.
The attorney general launched an investigation last month into whether the financial organizations denied services to Kent Cartridge Company. The responses from First Internet Bank of Indiana, Ramp, and Bill now ensure they will not face lawsuits over the matter.
Bill wrote in its response letter to McCuskey that it had been in “communication with Kent Cartridge and can confirm that it has completed our application process and has been approved as a BILL customer. It is not our policy or practice to categorically deny as customers companies engaged in the lawful commerce of firearms, firearms accessories, or ammunition products.”
First Internet Bank similarly said that it did not refuse to provide services to Kent Cartridge, and Ramp likewise said it did not violate state law.
“We are pleased that these financial companies have confirmed that they will treat members of the firearms industry the same way they treat all other business. The FIND Act exists because West Virginians care deeply about the right to bear arms and my Office is committed to protecting that right,” McCuskey said. “I encourage any West Virginia firearms business, large or small, to reach out to our office if they have faced discrimination by a financial institution, bank, credit card company, or payment processor. We will investigate, and when warranted, take action.”
McCuskey launched his investigation after his office reported that the financial companies placed Kent Cartridge on a list refusing service due to its production and distribution of guns, accessories, and ammunition.
