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America's First Freedom provides news for the membership of the NRA with the goal of delivering professional, moving, and accurate journalism that promotes knowledge about the threats to our Second Amendment Rights
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Gun Skills | Reloading 4: Load Refinement
If you are not satisfied with the cartridges you are handloading, there are plenty of avenues for improvement.
Gun Review | Lipsey’s Ruger SP101
The size, configuration and versatility of this gun makes it a fine choice for self-defense.
Supreme Court Upholds ATF Rule on “Firearms,” Unfinished Receivers and Kits
The United States Supreme Court upheld a Biden administration gun-control rule.
More Change is Underway at the ATF
The Trump administration has already ushered in much needed change at the ATF, and this is another important move.
Trump Works To Rescind The Biden-Harris War On Gun Owners
President Trump signed a huge executive order earlier this year that, by its very name, protects the Second Amendment rights of Americans.
The Armed Citizen® March 29, 2025
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms
The Politically Incorrect Truth About Concealed Carry
The numbers don’t lie, and this latest release of data affirms a frequently overlooked truth.
This Major Pro-Gun Bill is Moving Forward
This bill is the NRA’s top legislative priority in 2025.
These Places Are Not Too Sensitive for Freedom
The gun-control movement has a new phrase in its pocket and its leading advocates are quite sanguine about it.
The ATF Has a New Acting Director
A lot of change is underway at the ATF.
How To Travel Armed
Before traveling with a firearm, consider this advice from a former NRA editorial director who has traveled the all over America, and internationally, with firearms.
The De-Weaponization of Government
It is no secret that the Biden administration weaponized government agencies against lawful gun owners, manufacturers and sellers. Now, this is changing under President Trump.
The Opening Second Amendment Moves of the New Trump Administration
This might be the strongest pro-freedom group ever brought together to run the federal government.
You Might Not Know This About Suppressors
As a doctor who is an authority on the topic, Timothy Wheeler has a lot to tell us about how inner-ear damage actually occurs.
Trump Undoes Another of Biden’s Anti-Gun Actions
The former surgeon general’s “advisory” is no more.
From the Editor | This is Making Gun-Control Groups Stark, Raving Mad
President Trump shuttered an office created solely to promote the preferred policies of gun controllers. This is good news, and it is just the beginning.
Standing Guard | We Are The Grassroots Of America
The strength of the NRA is its millions of members throughout our beautiful nation. The incredible level of support this association receives at the grassroots level is critical. We can’t stop now.
Trump Administration Restores CMP M1911 Sales
Shortly into his second term, President Trump showcased a distinct policy shift on the Second Amendment.
President’s Column | Time For National Carry Reciprocity
We have reached a crucial time in the concealed-carry movement.
An Inside View of Mexico City’s Violence
So many lives in Mexico City have been touched by criminal violence, but none of them blame American gun companies.