National Rifle Association of America

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, especially the right to keep and bear arms. Individuals who value the right to keep and bear arms.

Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting the individual right to keep and use firearms for hunting, self-defense, and any other lawful purpose; regulation of sale and manufacture of firearms and ammunition, etc.

CEO Name:
Wayne LaPierre
Director, State and Local Affairs

Contact
RK
Randy Kozuch
11250 Waples Mill Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 267-1250
(703) 267-3985
mbower@nrahq.org
http://nra-ila.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Darren LaSorte Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2011 Withdrawn On N/A
Jordan Austin Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2011 Withdrawn On 3/22/2011
Christopher Cox Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2011 Withdrawn On 2/23/2012
Brent Gardner Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/27/2011 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 24
Assembly Bill 24
Relating to: privileges under a Class A or Class B bear hunting license, and bear carcass tag and back tag requirements.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/16/2011
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 69
Assembly Bill 69
Relating to: the privilege of self-defense.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 94

For
Notification Date
5/31/2011
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
Castle Doctrine - Self Defense Burden of Proof. Added 05/31/11
Assembly Bill 99
Assembly Bill 99
Relating to: prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from establishing certain restrictions on hunting antlered deer and regulating the establishment of fall open seasons for hunting deer with firearms.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/27/2011
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
4/26/11
Assembly Bill 104
Assembly Bill 104
Relating to: membership of the Natural Resources Board.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 149

For
Notification Date
12/13/2011
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
Membership of the National Resources Board Added 12/13/11
Assembly Bill 116
Assembly Bill 116
Relating to: creating a microstamping requirement for certain handguns, certification of compliance with the microstamping requirement, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/31/2011
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
Microstamping Added 05/31/11
Assembly Bill 123
Assembly Bill 123
Relating to: use of a facsimile firearm and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/23/2011
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
Use of a facsimile firearm and providing a penalty. Added 9/23/11
Assembly Bill 126
Assembly Bill 126
Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon; licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances; disorderly conduct limitations; photographic identification cards for for...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/24/2011
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
Personal Protection Act - concealed carry, authorization, possession and transport Entered 5/24/11
Assembly Bill 231
Assembly Bill 231
Relating to: civil actions and zoning conditions related to noise that are applicable to bird hunting preserves.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/25/2011
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
civil actions and zoning conditions related to noise that are applicable to bird hunting preserves Added 10/25/11
Assembly Bill 234
Assembly Bill 234
Relating to: ordinances, regulations, resolutions, or other restrictions of local governmental units that restrict hunting with a bow and arrow.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/27/2011
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
Relates to: ordinances, regulations, resolutions, or other restrictions of local governmental units that restrict hunting with a bow and arrow. Added 10/27/2011
Assembly Bill 301
Assembly Bill 301
Relating to: review by the Joint Committee on Finance of the expenditure of certain federal funds by the Department of Natural Resources.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/27/2011
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
Relates to: review by the Joint Committee on Finance of the expenditure of certain federal funds by the Department of Natural Resources. Added 10/27/11
Assembly Bill 416
Assembly Bill 416
Relating to: collection of money owed for failure to pay for gasoline or diesel fuel and obtaining information with personal identifiers from the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/13/2011
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
relating to: collection of money owed for failure to pay for gasoline or diesel fuel and obtaining information with personal identifiers from the Department of Transportation. added 12/13/11
Senate Bill 71
Senate Bill 71
Relating to: creating a microstamping requirement for certain handguns, certification of compliance with the microstamping requirement, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/31/2011
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
Microstamping Added 05/31/11
Senate Bill 79
Senate Bill 79
Relating to: the privilege of self-defense.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/31/2011
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
Castle Doctrine - Self Defense Burden of Proof. Added 05/31/11
Senate Bill 90
Senate Bill 90
Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon; licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances; disorderly conduct limitations; photographic identification cards for for...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/24/2011
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
Personal Protection Act: concealed carry, authorization, possession and transport. Entered 5/24/11
Senate Bill 93
Senate Bill 93
Relating to: going armed with weapons, possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances, disorderly conduct limitations, and electric weapons.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 35

For
Notification Date
5/24/2011
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
Personal Protection Act - going armed with weapons, possession and transportation. Entered 5/24/11
Senate Bill 131
Senate Bill 131
Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon if prohibited from possessing a firearm, purchasing a firearm for a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/20/2011
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
Carrying a concealed weapon if prohibited from possessing a firearms, purchasing a firearm for a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm and providing a penalty. Added 06/20/11
Senate Bill 168
Senate Bill 168
Relating to: requiring a firearms restrictions record search for transfers of handguns that do not involve a firearms dealer, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/7/2011
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
Relating to: requiring firearms restrictions record search for transfers of handguns that do not involve a firearms dealer, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. 09/07/2011
Senate Bill 228
Senate Bill 228
Relating to: placing, possessing, or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow in or on a vehicle or in or on a motorboat.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 51

For
Notification Date
10/27/2011
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
Relates to: placing, possessing, or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow in or on a vehicle or in or on a motorboat. Added 10/27/11
Senate Bill 301
Senate Bill 301
Relating to: the definition of rough fish and taking rough fish with a crossbow.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/2/2012
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
Rough fish and taking rough fish with a crossbow. Added 2/2/12
Senate Bill 311
Senate Bill 311
Relating to: voter intimidation or suppression, authorized activities at or near polling places, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/2/2012
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
Voter intimidation or suppression, authorized activities at or near polling places and providing a penalty. Added 2/2/12
Senate Bill 325
Senate Bill 325
Relating to: training requirements for licenses to carry a concealed weapon.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/13/2011
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
Re: training requirements for licenses to carry a concealed weapon. Added 12/13/11
Senate Bill 411
Senate Bill 411
Relating to: hunting and trapping of wolves, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 169

For
Notification Date
2/1/2012
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
Hunting and Trapping of wolves, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures. Added 2/1/12

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

LRB 11-2926 - Wolf hunting and trapping. Added 1/24/12
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 11-2926 - Wolf hunting and trapping. Added 1/24/12

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2012
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.

LRB 3040/1 - Casey's Law - relating to felony mistreatment of an animal and providing a penalty. NRA is opposed to this. Added 10/28/11
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3040/1 - Casey's Law - relating to felony mistreatment of an animal and providing a penalty. NRA is opposed to this. Added 10/28/11

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/28/2011
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.

UPDATE - LRB 3040/1 - Casey's Law - relating to felony mistreatment of an animal and providing a penalty. NRA is interested in this. Added 10/28/11
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
UPDATE - LRB 3040/1 - Casey's Law - relating to felony mistreatment of an animal and providing a penalty. NRA is interested in this. Added 10/28/11

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/28/2011
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.

LRB-2535/3 - Going armed with a handgun on the premises of a gas station, theft from a gas station, causing damage to a gas station and providing a penalty. The NRA is opposed to this.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2535/3 - Going armed with a handgun on the premises of a gas station, theft from a gas station, causing damage to a gas station and providing a penalty. The NRA is opposed to this.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/14/2011
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.

LRB-2812 - JFC review of Pittman-Robertson Expenditures. NRA in favor. Added 9/27/11
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2812 - JFC review of Pittman-Robertson Expenditures. NRA in favor. Added 9/27/11

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/27/2011
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.

LRB - 1965 Placing, possessing r transporting a firearm, bow or crossbow in or on a vehicle or in or on a motorboat. NRA in support of LRB-1965 Added 9/26/11
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB - 1965 Placing, possessing r transporting a firearm, bow or crossbow in or on a vehicle or in or on a motorboat. NRA in support of LRB-1965 Added 9/26/11

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/26/2011
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.

LRB 2477/1: Zoning conditions relating to bird hunting preserves. Added 8/10/11
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2477/1: Zoning conditions relating to bird hunting preserves. Added 8/10/11

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/11/2011
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.

LRB-1571/1 relating to requiring a firearms restrictions record search for transfers of handguns that do not involve a firearms dealer, requiring the exercise of rulemaking authority and providing a penalty. NRA will oppose
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-1571/1 relating to requiring a firearms restrictions record search for transfers of handguns that do not involve a firearms dealer, requiring the exercise of rulemaking authority and providing a penalty. NRA will oppose

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/13/2011
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.

Legislation addressing cases guns and bows. Added 06/17/11
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation addressing cases guns and bows. Added 06/17/11

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/18/2011
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.

Deer hunting legislation that eliminated EAB and T-Zone policies.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Deer hunting legislation that eliminated EAB and T-Zone policies.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/26/2011
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.

Ban on open carry
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ban on open carry

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Ban on open carrying
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ban on open carrying

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Concealed carry legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Concealed Carry Legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Gun Show Loophole
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Gun Show Loophole

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Gun Show Loophole
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Gun Show Loophole

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Right-to-carry for Law Enforcement Officers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Right-to-carry for Law Enforcement Officers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Right-to-carry for Law Enforcement Officers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Right-to-carry for Law Enforcement Officers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Ban on open carry of firearms
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ban on open carry of firearms

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Concealed Carry Legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Gun Show Loophole
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Gun Show Loophole

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Mentored hunting for individuals who have not taken hunter safety education.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mentored hunting for individuals who have not taken hunter safety education.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Right-to-carry legislation for law enforcement officers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Right-to-carry legislation for law enforcement officers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$66,658.21
2011
July - December
$31,042.75
2012
January - June
$10,382.45
2012
July - December
$2,253.78
Total $110,337.20
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
218.60
2011
July - December
181.00
2012
January - June
50.50
2012
July - December
40.00
Total 490.10
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
195.86
2011
July - December
30.50
2012
January - June
0.00
2012
July - December
0.00
Total 226.36

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: going armed with weapons, possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances, disorderly conduct limitations, and electric weapons.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
76%
2011
July - December
42%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 56%
Relating to: placing, possessing, or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow in or on a vehicle or in or on a motorboat.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
8%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: the privilege of self-defense.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
33%
2012
January - June
2012
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

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
8%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 5%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
16%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 9%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
17%
2012
January - June
100%
2012
July - December
100%
Total 18%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures