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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 Grab in Virgin Islands Comes Under Scrutiny
U.S. House of Representatives questions seizure of guns and ammunition as Hurricane Irma was bearing down on islands.
Remington Rejects Buyout Offer
The gun maker apparently wasn’t pleased with the Navajo Nation’s plan to take the business in a different direction.
Virginia County Votes to Arm Teachers
Select educators in Lee County public schools will be able to carry, school board says.
Gun Rights are Part of Civil Rights Movement
Authors who wrote book about T.R.M. Howard admit that guns were a key part of history when African Americans were fighting for equal rights.
9th Circuit Upholds California Magazine-Ban Injunction
Californians who own magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds are in the clear for now.
Shooting Competition Draws Record Number of Youth
Scholastic Action Shooting Program boasts 518 competitors, showing the Second Amendment has fans among the younger generation.
Store Rehires Manager who Chased Down Gun Thief
The sporting goods store fired its employee because he touched someone who tried walking out with a gun and ammunition, but backlash prompts store to rethink its position.
NRA Foundation Awards $6,000 to Bergman Shooting Sports
The grant will be used for range improvements and to purchase equipment.
Kyle Kashuv’s Life After Parkland
One of the few student voices to stand up gun rights after the shooting at his high school has faced some hurdles socially, but he’s committed to his beliefs.
$10,000 Offered if Gun Show Sales are Illegal
Anti-gunners have targeted a gun show in California, saying gun sales don’t comply with background checks; a 2A group has put up $10,000 that says otherwise.
If You Want to Carry, Take Time to Train
When considering a defensive handgun class, look for one that focuses on these four key points.
Democrat Wants “Assault Weapon” Ban, but Won’t Say It
On the campaign trail, one contender says Moms Demand Action told her that talking about bans will cost her the election.
How Bruce Piatt Prepares for a Match
Mental preparation is one key component before shooting in a competition.
NRA Challenges Andrew Cuomo in Court
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo tries to bully banks and businesses into not doing business with the NRA and gun organizations.
Mail Call: Time To Take A Stand
I just joined the NRA after the Florida shooting. I don’t even own a gun, but I could no longer sit by and listen to the absurdity that gun ownership was to blame.
A Record-Setting Revolver
Fetching a price of $1.84 million, a Model 1847 Walker Colt has set a new world record for most expensive single firearm ever sold at auction.
2A Armament Xanthos-Lite and Balios Lite Reviewed
Lightweight and light duty are easy to equate, but imputing that notion to either the Xanthos-Lite 6.5 mm Creedmoor or the Balios Lite .22 Long Rifle from 2A Armament would be a heavy-duty mistake.
Vedder Isn’t Just for Holsters Anymore
Florida company expands to offer T-shirts with patriotic-themed graphic designs.
Letter From The Editor | Exploding Yetis and Booming NRA Donations
At first glance, one might think that exploding Yetis and booming donations to NRA-ILA are completely unrelated. But the connection is simple.
CDC Can't Be Trusted on Guns; Here's Why
Few who read this magazine are likely to be unaware of the anti-gun leanings of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which for years has worked to treat firearm ownership like it’s a disease that needs to be eradicated.