Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc.

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Gun ownership, gun owner rights, Second Amendment, concealed carry, self-defense

Lobbying Interests:
Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc. may attempt to influence right to keep and bear arms, hunting and sporting issues related to gun ownership, concealed carry, range protection, and firearm safety issues.

Contact
CG
Corey Graff
PO Box 329
Waupaca, WI 54981
(888) 202-1645
corey.graff@wisconsingunowners.org
https://wisconsingunowners.org/

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 58
Assembly Bill 58
Relating to: mandatory minimum sentence for felons who illegally possess a firearm and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/11/2023
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.
https://wisconsingunowners.org/
Assembly Bill 168
Assembly Bill 168
Relating to: designating the Henry All-Weather .45-70 as the state rifle.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/17/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 250
Assembly Bill 250
Relating to: possession of a firearm on school grounds by school employees and fees for licenses to carry a concealed weapon. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/24/2023
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
We would like to see the bill expanded to include parents with concealed weapons permits who are on school grounds picking up their children.
Assembly Bill 350
Assembly Bill 350
Relating to: extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders and injunctions and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/18/2023
First Communication Date
7/18/2023
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
Trumps due process and opens the door to abuse by disgruntled persons seeking to use law enforcement as a weapon.
https://wisconsingunowners.org/
Assembly Bill 352
Assembly Bill 352
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety items. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/11/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 368
Assembly Bill 368
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/6/2023
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.
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
10/25/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 469
Assembly Bill 469
Relating to: imposing a tax on firearm manufacturers, services provided to victims of crimes involving firearms, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/25/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 542
Assembly Bill 542
Relating to: grants to schools to acquire proactive firearm detection software and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/25/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 632
Assembly Bill 632
Relating to: defining muzzle-loading firearm for hunting purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/13/2023
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 38
Assembly Joint Resolution 38
Relating to: proclaiming June 2, 2023, as Gun Violence Awareness Day in Wisconsin.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/24/2023
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
"Gun violence" is a phony construction that rips statistics out of context, particularly the net beneficial effect of deterrence vis-a-vis guns.
https://wisconsingunowners.org/gun-control-facts/
Senate Bill 106
Senate Bill 106
Relating to: mandatory minimum sentence for felons who illegally possess a firearm and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/11/2023
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.
Senate Bill 165
Senate Bill 165
Relating to: designating the Henry All-Weather .45-70 as the state rifle.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/17/2023
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 256
Senate Bill 256
Relating to: possession of a firearm on school grounds by school employees and fees for licenses to carry a concealed weapon. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/24/2023
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
We would like to see the bill expanded to include parents with concealed weapons permits who are on school grounds picking up their children.
Senate Bill 352
Senate Bill 352
Relating to: extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders and injunctions and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/10/2023
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
Trumps due process and opens the door to abuse by disgruntled persons seeking to use law enforcement as a weapon.
Senate Bill 353
Senate Bill 353
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety items. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/10/2023
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
We would support this legislation if it were expanded to include other gun safety items, such as guns and ammunition, which are proven to save lives each year in countless defensive gun uses.
Senate Bill 372
Senate Bill 372
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/11/2023
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.
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
10/25/2023
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 523
Senate Bill 523
Relating to: grants to schools to acquire proactive firearm detection software and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/25/2023
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 587
Senate Bill 587
Relating to: defining muzzle-loading firearm for hunting purposes.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 116

For
Notification Date
11/13/2023
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 636
Senate Bill 636
Relating to: prohibition against undetectable firearms, possessing a frame or receiver of a firearm without a serial number, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/13/2023
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 674
Senate Bill 674
Relating to: voluntary prohibitions on purchasing a handgun. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/20/2023
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.
https://wisconsingunowners.org/
Senate Bill 675
Senate Bill 675
Relating to: waiting period for purchase of handguns.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/20/2023
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.
https://wisconsingunowners.org/
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

Against
Notification Date
11/20/2023
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.
https://wisconsingunowners.org/

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

The 2023 wildlife management spring hearing rule
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
The 2023 wildlife management spring hearing rule
Scope Statement
SS 013_23
Other
Notification Date
11/8/2023
First Communication Date
11/8/2023
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

Oppose Mandatory Gun Cases and In-Vehicle Safes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose Mandatory Gun Cases and In-Vehicle Safes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/27/2023
First Communication Date
10/27/2023
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
WGO opposes any mandatory firearm or bow storage in vehicles. Gun cases only keep firearms clean (free of dust and dog fur, etc.). 2. In-vehicle safes slow or impede access to the firearm when needed quickly for self-defense.

Due Process Protection
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Due Process Protection

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/11/2023
First Communication Date
8/11/2023
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
An act to criminalize the establishment of "extreme risk protection orders," creating penalties for any individual or agency seeking such an order against any individual, protecting the due process rights of all Wisconsin citizens.

Wisconsin Gun Show Privacy Protection for Tax Exempt Sellers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Gun Show Privacy Protection for Tax Exempt Sellers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/8/2023
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
Privacy protection for small, tax-exempt sellers who fall below $2,000 in sales and who should not be required to be reported to the Department of Revenue.
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Constitutional Carry
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Constitutional Carry

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/9/2023
First Communication Date
1/9/2023
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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Constitutional Carry, Campus Carry, Stand Your Ground Wisconsin Self-Defense and Personal Safety Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Constitutional Carry, Campus Carry, Stand Your Ground Wisconsin Self-Defense and Personal Safety Act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/23/2022
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.

Removing State funding, resources, and cooperation with Federal Gun control Laws, and designating Wisconsin as a Second Amendment Sanctuary.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Removing State funding, resources, and cooperation with Federal Gun control Laws, and designating Wisconsin as a Second Amendment Sanctuary.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/23/2022
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.

Comments
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Concealed carry on private school grounds K-12 as determined by the local school board. Provides effective self-defense for students at private schools.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Concealed carry on private school grounds K-12 as determined by the local school board. Provides effective self-defense for students at private schools.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/23/2022
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.

Comments
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Opposing red-flag gun laws that infringe upon gun owner rights and due process.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Opposing red-flag gun laws that infringe upon gun owner rights and due process.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/23/2022
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.

Comments
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Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$57,050.56
2023
July - December
$59,505.84
2024
January - June
$47,191.88
Total $163,748.28
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
6.00
2023
July - December
14.50
2024
January - June
0.00
Total 20.50
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
261.25
2023
July - December
210.00
2024
January - June
165.00
Total 636.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: mandatory minimum sentence for felons who illegally possess a firearm and providing a penalty.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: mandatory minimum sentence for felons who illegally possess a firearm and providing a penalty.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
15%
2024
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
15%
2024
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders and injunctions and providing a penalty. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
25%
2024
July - December
Total 11%
Relating to: extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders and injunctions and providing a penalty. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
25%
2024
July - December
Total 11%
Relating to: waiting period for purchase of handguns.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 1%

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
30%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 12%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
60%
2023
July - December
45%
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 41%
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 2%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures