National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
NSSF is the firearm and ammunition industry trade association.
Lobbying Interests:
We plan to weigh in on any policy area that might impact the firearm industry. More specifically, at the time of this registration, the specific policy areas that we look to weigh in on include tort reform, wildlife funding, hunting regulations, and suicide prevention programs.
CEO Name:
Joseph Bartozzi
NSSF is the firearm and ammunition industry trade association.
Lobbying Interests:
We plan to weigh in on any policy area that might impact the firearm industry. More specifically, at the time of this registration, the specific policy areas that we look to weigh in on include tort reform, wildlife funding, hunting regulations, and suicide prevention programs.
CEO Name:
Joseph Bartozzi
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher M Lee | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 5/5/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 572
Relating to: limiting civil liability for firearm, firearm accessory, and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, and dealers.
Bill Text and History
9/29/2021
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.
https://www.nssf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NSSF-factsheet-State-Industry-Protection.pdf
Relating to: limiting civil liability for firearm, firearm accessory, and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, and dealers.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/29/2021
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.
https://www.nssf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NSSF-factsheet-State-Industry-Protection.pdf
Senate Bill 200
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/6/2021
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.
https://www.nssf.org/safety/suicide-prevention/
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/6/2021
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.
https://www.nssf.org/safety/suicide-prevention/
Senate Bill 570
Relating to: limiting civil liability for firearm, firearm accessory, and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, and dealers.
Bill Text and History
9/29/2021
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.
https://www.nssf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NSSF-factsheet-State-Industry-Protection.pdf
Relating to: limiting civil liability for firearm, firearm accessory, and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, and dealers.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/29/2021
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.
https://www.nssf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NSSF-factsheet-State-Industry-Protection.pdf
Senate Bill 580
Relating to: eliminating the mandatory wolf hunt. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/8/2021
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.
https://www.nssf.org/
Relating to: eliminating the mandatory wolf hunt. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/8/2021
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.
https://www.nssf.org/
Senate Bill 611
Relating to: satisfying the hunter education field testing requirement with a mentored hunt.
Bill Text and History
10/19/2021
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.
Relating to: satisfying the hunter education field testing requirement with a mentored hunt.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/19/2021
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Potential change to hunting regulations to allow for the use of muzzleloader technology
Potential change to hunting regulations to allow for the use of muzzleloader technology
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/26/2023
First Communication Date
12/14/2022
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
Discussion regarding potential change to hunting regulations to allow for the use of muzzleloader technology. No bill pending.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/26/2023
First Communication Date
12/14/2022
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
Discussion regarding potential change to hunting regulations to allow for the use of muzzleloader technology. No bill pending.
Legislation to prohibit certain actions resulting from the criminal or unlawful use of a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition by a third party
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to prohibit certain actions resulting from the criminal or unlawful use of a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition by a third party
Legislation to prohibit certain actions resulting from the criminal or unlawful use of a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition by a third party
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/28/2021
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/28/2021
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $217.26 |
2021 July - December $3,980.15 |
2022 January - June $2,190.73 |
2022 July - December $1,786.12 |
Total $8,174.26 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 2.75 |
2021 July - December 15.00 |
2022 January - June 15.50 |
2022 July - December 3.00 |
Total 36.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 1.50 |
2021 July - December 35.00 |
2022 January - June 16.50 |
2022 July - December 0.00 |
Total 53.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December 3% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: eliminating the mandatory wolf hunt. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 3% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: satisfying the hunter education field testing requirement with a mentored hunt.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 4% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: limiting civil liability for firearm, firearm accessory, and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, and dealers.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 45% |
2022 January - June 50% |
2022 July - December |
Total 44% |
Relating to: limiting civil liability for firearm, firearm accessory, and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, and dealers.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 45% |
2022 January - June 50% |
2022 July - December |
Total 44% |
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
Legislation to prohibit certain actions resulting from the criminal or unlawful use of a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition by a third party
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 80% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 70% |
Total 6% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication