Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
To promote and educate the public and elected officials on law-abiding gun ownership.
Lobbying Interests:
Wisconsin gun owners, Inc. may attempt to influence hunting and sporting issues related to gun ownership, passage of concealed carry legislation, range protection, and firearm safety issues.
Title:
Executive Director
To promote and educate the public and elected officials on law-abiding gun ownership.
Lobbying Interests:
Wisconsin gun owners, Inc. may attempt to influence hunting and sporting issues related to gun ownership, passage of concealed carry legislation, range protection, and firearm safety issues.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
CG
Corey Graff
P.O. Box 338
Green Bay, WI 54305-3600
(808) 202-1645
executivedirector@wisconsingunowners.org
www.wisconsingunowners.org
P.O. Box 338
Green Bay, WI 54305-3600
(808) 202-1645
executivedirector@wisconsingunowners.org
www.wisconsingunowners.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Graff | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 56
relating to: actions against sport shooting range owners or operators, against gun or sportsman's clubs, and against manufacturers, importers, trade associations, or dealers of firearms, firearm components, or firearm ammunition.
Bill Text and History
2/22/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: actions against sport shooting range owners or operators, against gun or sportsman's clubs, and against manufacturers, importers, trade associations, or dealers of firearms, firearm components, or firearm ammunition.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/22/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 586
relating to: hunting and firearm possession by persons who are under 16 years of age.
Bill Text and History
4/27/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support pending removal of language limiting the possession of just one firearm between a parent or guardian and the minor while hunting.
relating to: hunting and firearm possession by persons who are under 16 years of age.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/27/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support pending removal of language limiting the possession of just one firearm between a parent or guardian and the minor while hunting.
Assembly Bill 677
relating to: requirements for obtaining a certificate of accomplishment under the hunter education program and the elk hunter education program, requirements for hunting with a mentor and for serving as a hunting mentor, and exceptions to the restrictions ...
Bill Text and History
4/27/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: requirements for obtaining a certificate of accomplishment under the hunter education program and the elk hunter education program, requirements for hunting with a mentor and for serving as a hunting mentor, and exceptions to the restrictions ...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/27/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 718
relating to: a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for the sales tax paid on the purchase of gun-club memberships and admissions to gun-club activities.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 327
10/11/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
By creating participation incentive via income tax relief in shooting sports, AB 718 promotes membership and involvement in gun and hunting club programs.
relating to: a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for the sales tax paid on the purchase of gun-club memberships and admissions to gun-club activities.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 327
For
Notification Date10/11/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
By creating participation incentive via income tax relief in shooting sports, AB 718 promotes membership and involvement in gun and hunting club programs.
Assembly Bill 763
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-maki...
Bill Text and History
11/3/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support - pending removal of gun control concessions: permitting a constitutional right, creating a list of permit holders with DOJ
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-maki...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/3/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support - pending removal of gun control concessions: permitting a constitutional right, creating a list of permit holders with DOJ
Senate Bill 148
relating to: requiring registration of firearms owned by Milwaukee County residents and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/30/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
The registration of law-abiding Milwaukee County residents' firearms into a Department of Justice registry will do nothing to reduce crime, but will undermine citizens' Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms and is therefore deplorable.
relating to: requiring registration of firearms owned by Milwaukee County residents and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/30/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
The registration of law-abiding Milwaukee County residents' firearms into a Department of Justice registry will do nothing to reduce crime, but will undermine citizens' Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms and is therefore deplorable.
Senate Bill 403
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-maki...
Bill Text and History
11/3/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support - pending removal of gun control concessions: permitting a Constitutional right, creating a "list" of permit holders with the Department of Justice
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-maki...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/3/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support - pending removal of gun control concessions: permitting a Constitutional right, creating a "list" of permit holders with the Department of Justice
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Vermont-style concealed carry, repealing Wisconsin's ban on carrying concealed weapons without re-infringing the rights of gun owners in the process
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Vermont-style concealed carry, repealing Wisconsin's ban on carrying concealed weapons without re-infringing the rights of gun owners in the process
Vermont-style concealed carry, repealing Wisconsin's ban on carrying concealed weapons without re-infringing the rights of gun owners in the process
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/12/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/12/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Removing anti-gun provisions in the Personal Protection Act (PPA), a shall-issue concealed carry draft bill.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Removing anti-gun provisions in the Personal Protection Act (PPA), a shall-issue concealed carry draft bill.
Removing anti-gun provisions in the Personal Protection Act (PPA), a shall-issue concealed carry draft bill.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Concealed carry legislation modeled after Vermont-Alaska, allowing citizens to exercise the right to bear arms for self-defense -- a Second Amendment right which is currently infringed.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Concealed carry legislation modeled after Vermont-Alaska, allowing citizens to exercise the right to bear arms for self-defense -- a Second Amendment right which is currently infringed.
Concealed carry legislation modeled after Vermont-Alaska, allowing citizens to exercise the right to bear arms for self-defense -- a Second Amendment right which is currently infringed.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/20/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/20/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Drafting of legislation for the lawful carrying of concealed weapons, which does not infringe upon the rights and privacy of law-abiding citizens.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drafting of legislation for the lawful carrying of concealed weapons, which does not infringe upon the rights and privacy of law-abiding citizens.
Drafting of legislation for the lawful carrying of concealed weapons, which does not infringe upon the rights and privacy of law-abiding citizens.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
The carrying of concealed weapons for personal defense and drafting of a bill related to such, which does not further infringe the rights of gun owners.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The carrying of concealed weapons for personal defense and drafting of a bill related to such, which does not further infringe the rights of gun owners.
The carrying of concealed weapons for personal defense and drafting of a bill related to such, which does not further infringe the rights of gun owners.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The drafting and introduction of Vermont-Alaska style concealed carry.
The drafting and introduction of Vermont-Alaska style concealed carry.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/15/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/15/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $48,660.94 |
2005 July - December $35,598.56 |
2006 January - June $39,677.95 |
2006 July - December $24,006.40 |
Total $147,943.85 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 9.00 |
2005 July - December 3.00 |
2006 January - June 0.00 |
2006 July - December 0.00 |
Total 12.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 1345.25 |
2005 July - December 1430.75 |
2006 January - June 1645.75 |
2006 July - December 1526.75 |
Total 5948.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: actions against sport shooting range owners or operators, against gun or sportsman's clubs, and against manufacturers, importers, trade associations, or dealers of firearms, firearm components, or firearm ammunition.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 26% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 6% |
relating to: requiring registration of firearms owned by Milwaukee County residents and providing a penalty.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 26% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 6% |
relating to: a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for the sales tax paid on the purchase of gun-club memberships and admissions to gun-club activities.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 5% |
2006 January - June 10% |
2006 July - December |
Total 4% |
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, providing an exemption from rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 25% |
2006 January - June 75% |
2006 July - December |
Total 27% |
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, providing an exemption from rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 25% |
2006 January - June 15% |
2006 July - December |
Total 10% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
The carrying of concealed weapons for personal defense and drafting of a bill related to such, which does not further infringe the rights of gun owners.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 12% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 3% |
Drafting of legislation for the lawful carrying of concealed weapons, which does not infringe upon the rights and privacy of law-abiding citizens.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 12% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 12% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 3% |
Concealed carry legislation modeled after Vermont-Alaska, allowing citizens to exercise the right to bear arms for self-defense -- a Second Amendment right which is currently infringed.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 12% |
2005 July - December 45% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 14% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication