Politicians supported
14
distinct FEC recipients
pac · TN
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC.
Active on two fronts: $21K in campaign contributions and $270K in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $291K
- Total influence
- $21K
- Contributions
- $270K
- Lobbying
The verdict
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. ranks in the top 33% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 33%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $21K
- campaign contributions
- $270K
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
4
distinct policy categories
How SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC.'s federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC., side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $270K.
Lobbying share of total influence 92.8%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC.'s influence footprint shows
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC., headquartered in TN, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $21K in PAC contributions alongside $270K in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC.'s PAC contributions reached 14 federal politicians, led by Marsha Mrs. Blackburn at $4K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 4 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Firearms/Guns/Ammunition, Manufacturing, Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marsha Mrs. Blackburn | R | $4K |
| Tom Cole | R | $2K |
| Ryan K Zinke | R | $2K |
| Tim Sheehy | R | $2K |
| James Comer | R | $2K |
| William P Huizenga | R | $2K |
| Richard L. Jr. Hudson | R | $1K |
| Garland Andy Barr | R | $1K |
| Cliff Bentz | R | $1K |
| Tim Burchett | R | $1K |
| Benjamin Lee Cline | R | $1K |
| Derrick Anderson | R | $1K |
| Dan Newhouse | R | $1K |
| Bryan George Steil | R | $1K |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $90K |
| 2023 | $180K |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. have?
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. has a combined political influence footprint of $291K, made up of $21K in campaign contributions and $270K in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. support?
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. contributed $21K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. supported 14 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Marsha Mrs. Blackburn ($4K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. lobby on?
SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. spent $270K on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Firearms/Guns/Ammunition, Manufacturing, Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. come from?
PlainInfluence aggregates data from three federal sources: the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for campaign contributions, the Senate Office of Public Records for lobbying disclosures under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and USAspending.gov for federal contract awards. Data covers the 2023-2024 reporting period.
What is "total influence" and how is it calculated?
Total influence is the sum of an organization's campaign contributions, lobbying spending, and federal contract values. It provides a single metric for comparing the overall political and economic footprint of organizations in the federal arena. Each component is independently sourced from official government filings.
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