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In October 2025, Guns Down America examined Lobbying Disclosure Act records submitted by representatives of major firearms companies and trade associations between July and September of 2025.
READ ONIn October 2025, Guns Down America examined Lobbying Disclosure Act records submitted by representatives of major firearms companies and trade associations between July and September of 2025.
Amidst tariff troubles and declining demand, gun makers are sending lobbyists to Capitol Hill for the first time in years, and some for the first time. Glock bought into federal lobbying for the first time ever this year, and we saw activity from Beretta and Springfield this quarter after having no lobbying activity since 2017 and 2023 respectively. All three gunmakers are represented by Checkmate Government Relations, paying the firm $50,000 a piece to lobby the Trump administration on more lenient trade for their weapons.
There was lobbying around Democrat-initiated bills like the S.2154 Protecting Children from Gun Marketing Act that it’s likely the industry opposes as reports have shown the gun industry aggressively markets to children. Also in this report: taser company Axon tries to evade restrictions and a quiet quarter from Gun Owners of America.
READ THE Q3 2025 LOBBYING REPORT HERE.
See a chart of top spenders below. In the full Q3 2025 gun industry lobbying review, you’ll find:
