 | This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. The reason given is: relies primarily upon NRA citations. (February 2015) |
Chris W. Cox | |
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 Chris W. Cox in March 2016 | |
| Education | Rhodes College |
| Occupation(s) | President, Capitol 6 Advisors |
Christopher William Cox is an American lobbyist and public relations consultant.[1] From April 2002 to June 2019 he served as executive director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), the lobbying arm of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA). As executive director Cox encompassed the roles of chief lobbyist and principal political strategist.[2]
He oversaw eight divisions within the NRA-ILA, including Federal Affairs; State & Local Government Affairs; Public Affairs; Grassroots; Finance; Research; Conservation; Wildlife & Natural Resources; and Office of Legislative Counsel. Cox was also chairman of NRA's Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF),[3] the association's political action committee.
Strategic differences and management struggles within NRA leadership led to Christopher Cox leaving the organization in June 2019. On June 20, 2019, the New York Times reported that Chris Cox "had been placed on administrative leave",[4] and he subsequently resigned on June 26, 2019.[5]
- ^ Bl, Scott (11 July 2019). "Former NRA lobbyist Chris Cox launches new consulting firm". POLITICO. Retrieved 2019-07-11.
- ^ NRA-ILA News Release; 1 January 2005; "NRA-ILA :: Releases". Archived from the original on 2007-10-03. Retrieved 2007-09-09.
- ^ NRA-ILA Political Victory Fund; "National Rifle Association | Political Victory Fund". Archived from the original on 2007-10-15. Retrieved 2007-09-09.
- ^ "Archived copy". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2019-06-20. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Katie Zezima; Beth Reinhard (June 26, 2019). "NRA's top lobbyist resigns amid chaos at the gun rights organization". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on June 26, 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2023.