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 hunting and sporting issues related to gun ownership, passage of concealed carry legislation, range protection, and firearm safety issues.
Title:
Executive Director
Gun ownership, gun owner rights, Second Amendment, concealed carry, self-defense
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
PO Box 329
Waupaca, WI 54981
(888) 202-1645
executivedirector@wisconsingunowners.org
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
PO Box 329
Waupaca, WI 54981
(888) 202-1645
executivedirector@wisconsingunowners.org
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 28
Relating to: expiration dates of renewed licenses to carry a concealed weapon.
Bill Text and History
3/2/2017
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
Revision to five-year concealed weapons permit renewal process.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Relating to: expiration dates of renewed licenses to carry a concealed weapon.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/2/2017
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
Revision to five-year concealed weapons permit renewal process.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Assembly Bill 65
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/2/2017
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
Effectively outlaws private property, does nothing to thwart illegal use of firearms.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/2/2017
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
Effectively outlaws private property, does nothing to thwart illegal use of firearms.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Assembly Bill 74
Relating to: waiting period for purchase of handguns.
Bill Text and History
7/20/2017
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.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Relating to: waiting period for purchase of handguns.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/20/2017
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.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Assembly Bill 247
Relating to: going armed with a firearm and electric weapons, licenses for carrying a concealed weapon, trespassing while armed with a firearm, and providing criminal penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/19/2017
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
Bearing arms is a right, not a privilege. The Right to Carry Act would restore that right while leaving the state permit-to-carry option in place for those who choose to get a license for reciprocity.
http://wisconsingunowners.org/2017/03/30/constitutional-carry-introduced-in-wisconsin/
Relating to: going armed with a firearm and electric weapons, licenses for carrying a concealed weapon, trespassing while armed with a firearm, and providing criminal penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/19/2017
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
Bearing arms is a right, not a privilege. The Right to Carry Act would restore that right while leaving the state permit-to-carry option in place for those who choose to get a license for reciprocity.
http://wisconsingunowners.org/2017/03/30/constitutional-carry-introduced-in-wisconsin/
Assembly Bill 258
Relating to: carrying a weapon on a public mass transportation system and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
7/20/2017
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.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Relating to: carrying a weapon on a public mass transportation system and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/20/2017
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.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Senate Bill 7
Relating to: expiration dates of renewed licenses to carry a concealed weapon.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 5
3/2/2017
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
Revision to five-year concealed weapons permit renewal process.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Relating to: expiration dates of renewed licenses to carry a concealed weapon.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 5
For
Notification Date3/2/2017
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
Revision to five-year concealed weapons permit renewal process.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Senate Bill 17
Relating to: purchasing or possessing a firearm for a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm and providing a criminal penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/2/2017
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
Creates entrapment of lawful gun owners, with no impact on use of guns by dangerous criminals.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Relating to: purchasing or possessing a firearm for a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm and providing a criminal penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/2/2017
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
Creates entrapment of lawful gun owners, with no impact on use of guns by dangerous criminals.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Senate Bill 34
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/2/2017
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
Effectively outlaws private property, does nothing to thwart illegal use of firearms.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/2/2017
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
Effectively outlaws private property, does nothing to thwart illegal use of firearms.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Senate Bill 169
Relating to: going armed with a firearm and electric weapons, licenses for carrying a concealed weapon, trespassing while armed with a firearm, and providing criminal penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/15/2017
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
Bearing arms is a right, not a privilege. The Right to Carry Act would restore that right while leaving the state permit-to-carry option in place for those who choose to get a license for reciprocity.
http://wisconsingunowners.org/2017/03/30/constitutional-carry-introduced-in-wisconsin/
Relating to: going armed with a firearm and electric weapons, licenses for carrying a concealed weapon, trespassing while armed with a firearm, and providing criminal penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/15/2017
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
Bearing arms is a right, not a privilege. The Right to Carry Act would restore that right while leaving the state permit-to-carry option in place for those who choose to get a license for reciprocity.
http://wisconsingunowners.org/2017/03/30/constitutional-carry-introduced-in-wisconsin/
Senate Bill 197
Relating to: carrying a weapon on a public mass transportation system and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
7/20/2017
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.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Relating to: carrying a weapon on a public mass transportation system and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/20/2017
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.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Senate Bill 346
Relating to: training requirements for a license to carry a concealed weapon. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/20/2017
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.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Relating to: training requirements for a license to carry a concealed weapon. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/20/2017
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.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Senate Bill 347
Relating to: proof of insurance for a license to carry a concealed weapon.
Bill Text and History
7/20/2017
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.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Relating to: proof of insurance for a license to carry a concealed weapon.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/20/2017
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.
http://www.wisconsingunowners.org
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
LRB2039/1 - Constitutional Carry - no permit, background check, license fees or database registration required to exercise the right to bear arms, or the carrying of concealed weapons.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB2039/1 - Constitutional Carry - no permit, background check, license fees or database registration required to exercise the right to bear arms, or the carrying of concealed weapons.
LRB2039/1 - Constitutional Carry - no permit, background check, license fees or database registration required to exercise the right to bear arms, or the carrying of concealed weapons.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/2/2017
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
@item.ExternalURL
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/2/2017
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
@item.ExternalURL
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.
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
3/2/2017
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
@item.ExternalURL
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/2/2017
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
@item.ExternalURL
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $41,231.16 |
2017 July - December $31,876.73 |
2018 January - June $31,107.72 |
2018 July - December $29,212.01 |
Total $133,427.62 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 5.25 |
2017 July - December 0.00 |
2018 January - June 0.50 |
2018 July - December 0.00 |
Total 5.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 270.50 |
2017 July - December 239.25 |
2018 January - June 233.00 |
2018 July - December 268.25 |
Total 1011.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 6% |
Relating to: purchasing or possessing a firearm for a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm and providing a criminal penalty.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 6% |
Relating to: expiration dates of renewed licenses to carry a concealed weapon.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: expiration dates of renewed licenses to carry a concealed weapon.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: going armed with a firearm and electric weapons, licenses for carrying a concealed weapon, trespassing while armed with a firearm, and providing criminal penalties. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 30% |
2017 July - December 50% |
2018 January - June 40% |
2018 July - December 40% |
Total 40% |
Relating to: going armed with a firearm and electric weapons, licenses for carrying a concealed weapon, trespassing while armed with a firearm, and providing criminal penalties. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 35% |
2017 July - December 50% |
2018 January - June 40% |
2018 July - December 40% |
Total 41% |
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.