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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |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| Corey Graff | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 35
relating to: the privilege of self-defense.
Bill Text and History
10/10/2007
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
Amend to remove peace officer exemption. The recent slaughter of innocents by a Forest County Deputy in Crandon prove citizens have a right to defend themselves against the police who may be acting outside the law.
www.wisconsingunowners.org
relating to: the privilege of self-defense.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/10/2007
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
Amend to remove peace officer exemption. The recent slaughter of innocents by a Forest County Deputy in Crandon prove citizens have a right to defend themselves against the police who may be acting outside the law.
www.wisconsingunowners.org
Assembly Bill 251
relating to: discharge of firearm near municipality park and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
4/16/2007
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
Falsely assumes a shooter within a given distance from a municipal building will irresponsibly discharge his weapon in the direction of said structure - an unfounded premise.
relating to: discharge of firearm near municipality park and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/16/2007
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
Falsely assumes a shooter within a given distance from a municipal building will irresponsibly discharge his weapon in the direction of said structure - an unfounded premise.
Assembly Bill 581
relating to: prohibiting exercise of emergency powers to restrict activities related to firearms or ammunition.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 87
11/23/2007
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.
www.wisconsingunowners.org
relating to: prohibiting exercise of emergency powers to restrict activities related to firearms or ammunition.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 87
For
Notification Date11/23/2007
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.
www.wisconsingunowners.org
Assembly Bill 877
relating to: carrying concealed weapons by law enforcement officers and by retired law enforcement officers.
Bill Text and History
6/28/2008
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
Undermines citizens' right to bear arms - all citizens have a right to carry concealed weapons; not just peace officers
www.wisconsingunowners.org
relating to: carrying concealed weapons by law enforcement officers and by retired law enforcement officers.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/28/2008
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
Undermines citizens' right to bear arms - all citizens have a right to carry concealed weapons; not just peace officers
www.wisconsingunowners.org
Senate Bill 104
relating to: requiring firearms restrictions record searches for certain transfers of handguns involving residents of Milwaukee County, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
4/6/2007
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
Proposal infringes the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners while providing no deterrent to criminals who obtain handguns illegally and not through dealers.
relating to: requiring firearms restrictions record searches for certain transfers of handguns involving residents of Milwaukee County, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/6/2007
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
Proposal infringes the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners while providing no deterrent to criminals who obtain handguns illegally and not through dealers.
Senate Bill 162
relating to: extending domestic abuse restraining orders and injunctions to include abuse to animals and threats of abuse to animals.
Bill Text and History
10/10/2007
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
Inappropriately redefines the distinction between man and animal; criminalizes lawful animal training; and broadly redefines "animal abuse" to be "domestic abuse" with aims to disarm lawful animal owners falsely accused of abusing animals.
www.wisconsingunowners.org
relating to: extending domestic abuse restraining orders and injunctions to include abuse to animals and threats of abuse to animals.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/10/2007
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
Inappropriately redefines the distinction between man and animal; criminalizes lawful animal training; and broadly redefines "animal abuse" to be "domestic abuse" with aims to disarm lawful animal owners falsely accused of abusing animals.
www.wisconsingunowners.org
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Exemption for Carrying Concealed Weapons (CCW) prohibition for peace officers
Exemption for Carrying Concealed Weapons (CCW) prohibition for peace officers
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/23/2008
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
2/23/2008
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.
Opposed to forcing the unconstitutional National Instant Check System (NICS) criminal background check upon private sales of handguns between law-abiding citizens in Milwaukee County.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Opposed to forcing the unconstitutional National Instant Check System (NICS) criminal background check upon private sales of handguns between law-abiding citizens in Milwaukee County.
Opposed to forcing the unconstitutional National Instant Check System (NICS) criminal background check upon private sales of handguns between law-abiding citizens in Milwaukee County.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/21/2007
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
3/21/2007
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 mandatory casing of firearms and bows during transportation and otherwise in a parked vehicle
The mandatory casing of firearms and bows during transportation and otherwise in a parked vehicle
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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
2/9/2007
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
1/1/2007
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
1/1/2007
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.
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
1/1/2007
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
1/1/2007
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
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $35,266.16 |
2007 July - December $23,076.32 |
2008 January - June $17,749.89 |
2008 July - December $20,882.86 |
Total $96,975.23 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 1.00 |
2007 July - December 0.00 |
2008 January - June 1.00 |
2008 July - December 0.00 |
Total 2.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 1580.75 |
2007 July - December 1546.45 |
2008 January - June 1328.75 |
2008 July - December 497.00 |
Total 4952.95 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: discharge of firearm near municipality park and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: requiring firearms restrictions record searches for certain transfers of handguns involving residents of Milwaukee County, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 80% |
2007 July - December 55% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 45% |
relating to: the privilege of self-defense.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: extending domestic abuse restraining orders and injunctions to include abuse to animals and threats of abuse to animals.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: prohibiting exercise of emergency powers to restrict activities related to firearms or ammunition.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 30% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 9% |
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
Vermont-style concealed carry, repealing Wisconsin's ban on carrying concealed weapons without re-infringing the rights of gun owners in the process
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 50% |
2008 July - December 100% |
Total 25% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
Opposed to forcing the unconstitutional National Instant Check System (NICS) criminal background check upon private sales of handguns between law-abiding citizens in Milwaukee County.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 25% |
2008 July - December |
Total 8% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 15% |
2008 July - December |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.