Lawrence Keane
NSSF Senior VP & General Counsel — the gun industry's lead legal strategist for 20+ years
Overview
Lawrence Keane has been the NSSF's primary legal and public policy strategist for over two decades. As Senior Vice President and General Counsel, he has been the gun industry's most consistent and knowledgeable defender of PLCAA protections in Congressional testimony, regulatory proceedings, and media appearances.
Keane has testified before Congress dozens of times on gun industry legal issues. He has been a leading voice arguing against repeal of PLCAA, against ATF regulations on ghost guns and pistol braces, and against universal background check legislation. His deep knowledge of firearms law and regulation makes him the industry's most effective technical advocate.
Legislative Wins / Policy Impact
- Primary architect of NSSF's PLCAA defense strategy
- Led industry opposition to ATF ghost gun final rule (2022)
- Consistent Congressional testimony opposing background check expansions