Key Personnel
Joe Bartozzi
NSSF President & CEO — leads the gun industry's trade association and SHOT Show
Overview
Joe Bartozzi became President & CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation in 2019, bringing direct manufacturing experience from his tenure as President of O.F. Mossberg & Sons, one of the largest shotgun manufacturers in the United States.
Under Bartozzi, the NSSF has focused on industry expansion messaging — particularly "First-Time Gun Owner" campaigns aimed at new demographics including women and minorities — while defending against increased regulatory pressure. He has been a consistent voice against efforts to repeal PLCAA and has publicly opposed the Biden administration's ghost gun regulations.
Legislative Wins / Policy Impact
- Led NSSF defense of PLCAA against Sandy Hook-era challenges
- FixNICS campaign — preempted more comprehensive background check legislation
- Organized industry response to ATF ghost gun rule (2022)