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Mark Oliva serves as Managing Director of Public Affairs for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearm industry's trade association. In this role, he represents the firearms industry on policy matters and is a prominent public advocate for Second Amendment rights.
Before joining NSSF, Oliva served 25 years in the United States Marine Corps, retiring as a Master Gunnery Sergeant. During his military career, he deployed to multiple countries including Iraq, Afghanistan, Haiti, Albania, and Zaire. His extensive military service provides him with firsthand understanding of firearms and their role in both military and civilian contexts.
As NSSF's public affairs director, Oliva regularly appears on media platforms to discuss firearms legislation, Second Amendment issues, and industry positions on regulatory matters. He argues that law-abiding citizens should not be restricted due to the actions of criminals, and he advocates for policies that protect the rights of responsible gun owners.
Oliva appears on the Kim Monson Show to discuss firearms policy, Second Amendment rights, and legislative developments affecting the firearms industry.