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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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Ideal Defensive Load Isn’t Practical
When looking for ammunition with the best stopping power, keep things like recoil in mind.
Gun Bans Are Why Elections Matter
America's 1st Freedom is devoting a majority of our coverage to this November’s midterm elections, and it’s not hard to see why.
NRA Special Edition Ruger 1911 Offered Exclusively By Davidson’s Gallery of Guns
The longtime supporter of the NRA has fashioned a modern take on an American classic.
A Changing Federal Judiciary Offers Hope, but There’s Still Work to be Done
Lower-level courts have thumbed their noses at Supreme Court rulings regarding guns. There are reasons to hope that trend will change.
Virginia Attorney General Rejects School District’s Proposal to Arm Teachers
Lee County, Virginia was attempting to arm school staff to improve security.
Freedom Hunters Awarded $85K by Benelli Invitational
Sporting clays event funds outdoor experiences for soldiers and military families of the association.
President’s Column | This Election Requires Participation from “Freedom’s Army” of NRA Members
The most pivotal election of our lives is only a few weeks away, and I have just one question: What are WE going to do about it?
NRA Hunter Education Course Available to New Mexico Residents
For the tech savvy, NRA Hunter Education makes it easy for residents of the Land of Enchantment to meet the state’s requirements for getting a hunting license.
Standing Guard | Democrats Make Gun Control a “Litmus Test”—a Test They’ll Fail
Make no mistake. This election is about your Second Amendment … your guns … your freedom.
The F.E.W., the Proud, but Not the Marines—Well, Maybe Some
Foundation for Exceptional Warriors brings adventure-based opportunities to experience a sense of team similar to what the military offered.
Gillum Fundraiser with Broward County Sheriff Criticized
Father of a child who was killed in the Parkland, Fla., school shooting calls tactic “absolutely disgraceful.”
University of Nebraska Police Can Carry Guns Again
After more than four decades of not being able to carry, law enforcement officers at the Kearney, Neb., campus can strap on sidearms.
March For Our Lives Co-Founder Leaves Group
Cameron Kasky discusses his departure and says he mishandled some things while he was active in the gun control fight.
Giffords’ New Scare Tactic: Statues of Children Cowering Under Desks
Gun control group wants to put up 3-D printed temporary statues as a voting strategy.
Everytown Spending Millions on 2018 Election
Most of the money will be earmarked for work in four states.
Democrats Run Ads That Include Guns
But don’t be fooled; that doesn’t mean they appreciate our firearms freedom.
5 Things to Master for Weak-Side Shooting
In the event of not being able to shoot with your dominant hand, you need to hone skills for shooting one-handed from the weak side.
Hawaii Fights Pro-Gun Court Ruling
The state is filing a request to overturn the decision that a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit made.
Nevada Professor Takes Gun Protest to Whole New Level
In addition to breaking the law by secretly carrying on campus, he shoots himself in the arm.
Armed Citizen Comes to Aid of Police
After a gunman shot a Cicero, Ill., police officer, a concealed-carry permit holder stepped in and helped end what could have been a longer shooting spree.