National Rifle Association
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
National Rifle Association reported $36.8 million in federal lobbying expenditures as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 6 policy areas, with primary focus on Firearms/Guns, Civil Rights/Liberties, Law Enforcement/Crime. This data is drawn from quarterly disclosure reports filed with the Secretary of the Senate under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. All lobbying disclosure data sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
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Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | National Rifle Association | GOV | 1 | $2.8M |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | National Rifle Association | TAXFIRLAW+2 | 1 | $1.8M |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | National Rifle Association | FIRGOVTAX+1 | 4 | $2.0M |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | National Rifle Association | TAX | 1 | $1.7M |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | National Rifle Association | LAWFIRTAX+1 | 2 | $1.3M |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | National Rifle Association | TAXCIVGOV | 1 | $1.6M |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | National Rifle Association | CIV | 2 | $1.4M |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | National Rifle Association | CIVTAXGOV+2 | 2 | $1.5M |
National Rifle Association Lobbying FAQ
National Rifle Association has spent $36.8M on federal lobbying across 6 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
National Rifle Association lobbies on 6 policy issues, including Firearms/Guns, Civil Rights/Liberties, Law Enforcement/Crime, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
National Rifle Association has an Influence Score of 66/100 (Grade B). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
National Rifle Association employs 14 registered lobbyists, of whom 5 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
National Rifle Association has contacted 8 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Interior, Dept of Labor, Federal Aviation Administration.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.