National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc

Registered Principal Details

Cessation Date
5/17/2024 9:04:55 AM

Business Or Interest:
NSSF is the firearm and ammunition trade association.

Lobbying Interests:
Any legislation that might impact the firearm industry in Wisconsin, Second Amendment rights of Wisconsin citizens, or hunting rights. This could include legislation involving commerce, consumer issues, criminal justice, natural resources, public safety, or retail.

CEO Name:
Joseph Bartozzi

Contact
BE
Benjamin Erwin
6 Corporate Drive Suite 650
Shelton, CT 06484
2034261320
berwin@nssf.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 173
Assembly Bill 173
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/11/2023
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
NSSF supports grant programs like the one this bill would create. However, legislation like this in other states has included liability protections for firearm industry members that take part in the program and that is missing here.
https://www.nssfrealsolutions.org/
Assembly Bill 468
Assembly Bill 468
Relating to: prohibiting firearms merchant category codes in payment card transactions, prohibiting government lists of firearm owners, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/6/2023
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
NSSF - The Firearm Industry Trade Association supports this legislation as it would protect the privacy and rights of law-abiding citizens that exercise their Second Amendment Rights.
https://www.nssf.org/articles/gun-control-reveals-merchant-code-is-stepping-stone-to-watchlists-and-bans/
Assembly Bill 717
Assembly Bill 717
Relating to: prohibiting firearm accessories that accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
11/29/2023
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.
Senate Bill 205
Senate Bill 205
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/6/2023
First Communication Date
3/30/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
NSSF supports grant programs like the one this bill would create. We support the bill as amended to include liability protections for firearm industry members that take part in the program.
https://www.nssfrealsolutions.org/
Senate Bill 466
Senate Bill 466
Relating to: prohibiting firearms merchant category codes in payment card transactions, prohibiting government lists of firearm owners, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/2/2023
First Communication Date
12/19/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
NSSF - The Firearm Industry Trade Association supports this legislation as it would protect the privacy and rights of law-abiding citizens that exercise their Second Amendment Rights.
https://www.nssf.org/articles/gun-control-reveals-merchant-code-is-stepping-stone-to-watchlists-and-bans/
Senate Bill 587
Senate Bill 587
Relating to: defining muzzle-loading firearm for hunting purposes.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 116

For
Notification Date
10/31/2023
First Communication Date
12/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 679
Senate Bill 679
Relating to: prohibiting firearm accessories that accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
11/29/2023
First Communication Date
11/29/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Potential legislation relating to the privacy of Wisconsin firearm owners and hunters
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Potential legislation relating to the privacy of Wisconsin firearm owners and hunters

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/7/2023
First Communication Date
8/7/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
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Potential legislation relating to muzzleloader technology permitted for hunting
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Potential legislation relating to muzzleloader technology permitted for hunting

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
6/15/2023
First Communication Date
6/13/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Grants Relating to Suicide Prevention in Firearm Retailers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Grants Relating to Suicide Prevention in Firearm Retailers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/6/2023
First Communication Date
3/30/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
NSSF works to promote safer communities through several programs called "Real Solutions" that can be seen at the link below. Communicated about pending bills mentioned in the news that would promote suicide prevention programs in firearm retailers.
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Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$1,977.30
2023
July - December
$5,642.00
2024
January - June
$6,384.00
Total $14,003.30
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
12.50
2023
July - December
15.00
2024
January - June
4.00
Total 31.50
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
14.00
2023
July - December
38.50
2024
January - June
3.00
Total 55.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
40%
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 16%
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
40%
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 16%
Relating to: prohibiting firearm accessories that accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm and providing a penalty.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: defining muzzle-loading firearm for hunting purposes.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
20%
2024
January - June
50%
2024
July - December
Total 17%
Relating to: prohibiting firearms merchant category codes in payment card transactions, prohibiting government lists of firearm owners, and providing a penalty.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
25%
2024
January - June
25%
2024
July - December
Total 17%
Relating to: prohibiting firearms merchant category codes in payment card transactions, prohibiting government lists of firearm owners, and providing a penalty.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
25%
2024
January - June
25%
2024
July - December
Total 17%

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

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
15%
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 8%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures