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Trump Administration Completes Pro-Gun Regulatory Reform
Thanks to President Trump, small businesses and individual gun owners will no longer suffer the longstanding roadblocks imposed by America’s Cold War-era “export” regime for firearms, ammunition and related accessories.
President’s Column | Trump Is Latest Among Eight U.S. Presidents With NRA Membership
In February, Americans celebrate Presidents Day to pay tribute to the leaders of our great nation—their lives and achievements.
Standing Guard | Why The Democratic Party Turned Against Your Freedom
The mainstream media likes to insinuate that the NRA is a partisan organization.
High Demand for Tennessee’s New Online Concealed Carry Permit Option
Eight days after it became available, 1,200 people already had applied for Tennessee’s new carry permit.
Record Background Checks in 2019 Indicate Increasing Gun Purchases
Background checks for 2019 exceeded all other years on record.
Marines Authorize Some to Carry Concealed on Base
Although the order currently applies only to military police, further policy changes are being discussed.
Legislators Able to Carry Concealed in South Dakota Capitol for First Time
South Dakota’s new policy stands in stark contrast to one recently passed in Virginia.
The Real Reason We Can’t Talk to Gun-Control Activists
This mindset makes it difficult, even impossible, to have reasonable, fact-based discussions with them about what can be done to make our society even safer.
Illinois State Police Implementing Automated Phone System to Address Long Waits for Firearms Licenses
Licensing requirements and long waits are frustrating Illinois gun owners
AR-15 Part 2: Reasons for Home Defense
As the saying goes, if you’re in a fair fight with an attacker, then you need to reconsider your tactics.
Pennsylvania Legalized Sunday Hunting for First Time in Centuries
Recently passed legislation allows for Sunday hunting three days a year.
The Supreme Court Hears Its First Gun Case in Nearly a Decade
The Court’s ruling could, theoretically, come at any time, but we are not likely to know the outcome until at least late next month and perhaps considerably longer.
AR-15 Part 1: Myths Dispelled
Anyone who doesn’t own one likely holds plenty of views on the topic that are mythical.
Alabama Attorney General Leads 21-State Coalition in Defense of the Second Amendment
Growing opposition to a restrictive Maryland law asks the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a challenge.
Taurus USA’s Move to Georgia Sparks Regional Economic Growth
Gun maker’s arrival brings new manufacturing jobs, sparking growth in complementary businesses.
What The Mainstream Media Won’t Tell You About Violent Crime
Annually, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) publishes national data on the prevalence of crimes of all types. Recently, the FBI’s “2018 Crime Statistics” revealed that, yet again, violent crime in America has declined.
Enjoying Second Amendment Freedom, 104-year-old Woman Gets 1st Deer License, becomes Wisconsin’s Oldest Hunter
Her achievement is an inspiring example of how our country’s Second Amendment allows law-abiding citizens of diverse age groups to pursue opportunities for personal enrichment.
What Will Be Your Firearms Legacy?
“What do I do with these guns?” Kay Stedman asked herself after her husband, Cress, passed away in 2018. She wanted to honor his wish for his firearms collection to go to the NRA and support the Second Amendment, but she wasn’t sure how to do it.
Daisy Red Ryder Releases 80th Anniversary Commemorative BB Gun
The 80th anniversary edition features engraving on the forearm and a commemorative medallion on the stock.
The Armed Citizen®
Studies indicate that firearms are used more than 2 million times a year for personal protection.