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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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Trump’s Export Reforms Will Benefit Industry, Security and Gun Owners
The Trump administration is launching a major effort to reform America’s complicated system of rules governing the export of firearms, firearm parts, components, accessories and ammunition.
Candidate Proposes More Gun And Ammo Taxes
Florida gubernatorial candidate Chris King has openly embraced gun control restrictions, including an “assault weapons” ban, magazine bans and so-called “universal” background checks.
Mayor Wants to Pay Criminals to Not Murder
Say you’re the mayor of a crime-ridden city that is closing facilities due to budget shortfalls, and only five years ago became the largest city in U.S. history to declare bankruptcy.
Sportsman’s Team Challenge Draws 50+ Teams
Fifty teams competed in the multi-discipline Bass Pro Shop-sponsored match in Missouri.
President’s Column | Defeating The Repeal Of The Second Amendment
With an all-out assault against gun rights, now is the time for NRA members to stand tall and fight to protect our right to keep and bear arms.
Voting Matters Every Election
Upon reading America’s 1st Freedom in June, I experienced that unsettling sensation when you feel that something isn’t good.
Standing Guard | Summer Break Doesn’t Mean School Safety Is On Recess
The last thing kids are thinking about now is going back to school, but school security should be on the mind of all parents.
Fobus Creates Patriotic Holsters to Benefit Veterans Health
A portion of the proceeds from the special-run holsters and magazine pouches will go to the Boot Campaign, which runs a health and wellness initiative for veterans.
Kim Rhode Wins ISSF World Cup
Rhode bested more than 200 competitors to win her 21st gold medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation match in Tucson, Ariz.
Toronto Looks for Citywide Ban on Handgun Sales
After most recent shooting, the city council voted 41-4 to ask Canada’s federal government to approve the restriction.
Three P’s of Shooting: Practice, Practice, Practice
Tony Holmes’ advice to become proficient at defensive shooting is simple enough.
Florida Pol Plays Off of Parkland to Condemn NRA
Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Greene sends out brochure saying “NRA turns our kids into targets”
Massachusetts Gun Restrictions Get Appellate Review
On the heels of a 9th-Circuit ruling regarding open carry in Hawaii, 1st Circuit considers similar case out of Boston.
2A Supporters March for Gun Rights in N.C.
Rain doesn’t keep die-hard dozens from making their point about firearms freedom.
9th Circuit Affirms Right to Carry in Public
The federal appeals court knocks down Hawaii’s licensing rule.
Toronto Mayor Wants More Gun Control
In wake of shooting, the liberal politician asks why anyone needs a gun at all.
Streak Ammunition Delivers Visually Striking Performance
The new product by Ammo Inc. truly makes good on its marketing promises.
Seattle Gun Lock Law Challenged
Ordnance was on the books for about two days before lawsuit was filed.
Is a 9 mm the Top Gun?
A lot of people think so because the FBI said it was, but here are some things to consider when it comes to the Bureau’s report.
Cheyenne Dalton Was Introduced to Guns at Young Age
From the start, her father stressed safe handling and an understanding of firearms.