Federal Law prohibits them from requiring that information so they try to entice the gullible to comply.
Anybody that can’t afford a lock (which Federal Law requires the seller provide for a new gun, anyway) shouldn’t be able to afford a gun, IMO.
>> a lock (which Federal Law requires the seller provide for a new gun, anyway)
I have a drawerful of ‘em. Brand new, never been used. :-)
Happy to give ‘em away to anyone who wants/needs one and you don’t need to tell me what for.