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
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
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Authorized Lobbyists
Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Christopher M Lee | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 4/6/2023 | Withdrawn On 5/20/2024 |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 173
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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/
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/11/2023
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
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
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/
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 Date10/6/2023
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
Relating to: prohibiting firearm accessories that accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
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.
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 Date11/29/2023
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
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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/
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/6/2023
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
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
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/
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 Date10/2/2023
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
Relating to: defining muzzle-loading firearm for hunting purposes.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 116
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.
Relating to: defining muzzle-loading firearm for hunting purposes.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 116
For
Notification Date10/31/2023
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
Relating to: prohibiting firearm accessories that accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
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.
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 Date11/29/2023
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Potential legislation relating to the privacy of Wisconsin firearm owners and hunters
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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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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Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Potential legislation relating to muzzleloader technology permitted for hunting
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Grants Relating to Suicide Prevention in Firearm Retailers
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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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.