FRONTLINE compared federal spending by the top gun-rights and gun-control groups for 2014, drawing on data from the Center for Responsive Poiltics. See how each side stacks up.
Money spent by independent groups to support or oppose federal candidates in 2014. These groups aren't allowed to coordinate with candidates, and spending is typically done by the groups' PACs or other affiliates.
Contributions made directly to federal candidates, parties and outside groups in 2014.
Money spent to lobby for or against legislation, and to influence members of Congress in 2014.
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Lobbying expenditures are current as of Sept. 30, 2014, the most recent data available. Direct expenditures are current through Nov. 16, 2014, and independent spending through Jan. 2, 2015.
Reporting and graphics by Chris Amico and Sarah Childress for FRONTLINE.
Source: Campaign spending and lobbying data from the Center for Responsive Politics.