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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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JJ Lawhorn Is NRA Country
Country artist JJ Lawhorn is a self-described good ole boy. Originally from rural Virginia, Lawhorn lives a life many country artists only sing about.
First House Hearing On Gun Control In A Decade
On Feb. 6, gun owners got to see what a Nancy Pelosi-controlled Congress looks like, as the House Judiciary Committee held its first gun control hearing in nearly a decade. Things went as one would expect.
Where Criminals Get Their Guns
A new survey showing where criminals get their guns proves why gun control legislation is so ineffective at reducing crime. The frustrating thing is, anti-gun lawmakers know the truth, yet continue to push their agenda to control America’s law-abiding gun owners.
First Gear
Fans of FN pistols for concealed carry will want to check out the new 509 Midsize, which combines a 4-in. slide and barrel with a midsize frame, retaining full-sized pistol performance in an easily concealed package.
Murphy, Blumenthal Dream About Locking Up Your Guns
Two Democrat senators from Connecticut have introduced a federal gun storage bill that would require gun owners to secure their firearms in a way that would allegedly prevent unauthorized users from accessing the guns.
Toms Footwear Takes a Kick at Firearms
Another rich hypocrite seeking to meddle in politics and deprive law-abiding citizens of their Second Amendment rights.
Felon Legally Changes his Name, allegedly Lies on Background Check, Gets 15 guns
Granted FOID approval, felon’s application apparently Okayed.
Put An End To Gun-Free Zones On Public Transit
Self-defense legislation under consideration in Missouri continues to move forward, having recently been approved by a Senate committee.
A Connecticut Court Ruled What?
A court ruling in Connecticut if left unchecked could bankrupt your favorite gun manufacturers.
EarPro: Electronics Are Good
The idea you could use microphones and speakers inside of a set of ear muffs and still hear but be protected was near-magical.
The Gauge: Because Who Needs Practice?
Ammunition tax proposed by state Sen. Jillian Gilchrest, a Connecticut Democrat, in an admitted attempt to decrease ammunition usage.
North Carolina proposed law would reward trained teachers who carry firearms
Despite opposition, one co-sponsor of the legislation says it’s a way to strengthen school security.
“Oklahoma!” Producers Not Doing So Fine
Growing up in Oklahoma, I’ve always been fond of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical of the same name.
Cam’s Corner: Gun Owners Win Only When We Engage
The push for personal disarmament is going to go national in 2020, but already we can see the efforts of anti-gun activists and politicians across the country during the current legislative session.
Love at the Gun Range with Unique Marriage Proposal
Future bride answers with three shots at the bullseye.
Feinstein Pushes To Ban America’s Most Popular Firearm, Again
It’s been nearly 25 years since Dianne Feinstein uttered those words while discussing the 1994 ban on semi-automatic rifles, handguns and shotguns.
President’s Column | Arming School Staff Offers Stronger Protection For Our Students
All law-abiding, sane Americans agree: One of our country’s top priorities should be ensuring the safety of our school children. For decades, protecting our children has been a central focus of the National Rifle Association.
Standing Guard | Media Don’t “Get” Truth About Crimes And Firearms Like Most Americans Do
In promoting itself, The Washington Post advertises that, “If you don’t get it … you don’t get it.”
Registration: Another Gun Control Measure that Doesn’t Work
Looking at Canada and Australia, there are more reasons to stand up against the prospect of firearm registration in America.
Gun Trust Can Be Helpful in Transferring Firearms to Loved Ones
Costs to create and administer gun trusts are relatively small compared with potentially negative consequences of running afoul of complex laws surrounding the use and ownership of firearms.