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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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M1 Garands, M1911s Available Soon for Sale

Sat, 02/10/2018 - 04:14

Army reclaims 100,000 rifles that had been loaned to foreign countries and earmarks 8,000 pistols for sale through the Civilian Marksmanship Program.

Indiana Senate Votes to Respect Right-to-Carry in Houses of Worship

Fri, 02/09/2018 - 05:35

The Indiana Senate has voted to eliminate the prohibition on carrying a firearm at a house of worship located on school property.

Second Amendment gets Second-Class Treatment

Fri, 02/09/2018 - 03:08

If the First Amendment were treated with the same disdain as the Second, there would be a well-deserved outcry from sea to shining sea.

Tennessee School Seeks NRA Grant for Rifle Range

Thu, 02/08/2018 - 06:35

A military training unit at one Hamilton County high school wants to be on the same playing field as the other high schools in the county that have marksmanship training facilities.

Firearm Training Lets Citizens Learn to Protect Selves, Others

Thu, 02/08/2018 - 02:55

Many anti-gunners in government and the media say armed citizens don’t stop crime. The lead trainer for NRA Carry Guard says they’re dead wrong.

Arkansas Allows Open Carry in Wildlife Areas

Wed, 02/07/2018 - 05:10

State game and fish commission broadens rule to allow more guns so people to better protect themselves in the wilderness.

Alexander Borrego: An Armed Citizen Protects His Family

Wed, 02/07/2018 - 02:31

Late on the night of Nov. 27, a Marine veteran was attacked by four armed men in the driveway of his Houston home. His wife and 3-year-old daughter had gone into the house. With a gun to the back of his head, he pulled his legally owned firearm and fired, driving the assailants away and escaping harm.

Cleveland Tried to Blame Freedom—Court Said No

Tue, 02/06/2018 - 04:03

The city ignored Ohio pre-emption by enacting gun restrictions that overstepped state laws, and now it will pay for it.

Gavin Newsom Wants Your Guns

Tue, 02/06/2018 - 02:23

California’s anti-NRA Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom admits in a tweet that he will pursue confiscation.

Trump’s Federal Court Appointments Will Help Preserve Our Rights

Mon, 02/05/2018 - 02:12

The government doesn’t always move quite as fast as we’d like. In recent years, members of both major political parties have complained about historic congressional inaction.

Dan Bongino: Officers Being Used as Pawns in Baltimore

Sun, 02/04/2018 - 18:00

Grant Stinchfield and Former NYPD Officer and Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino discuss the lack of respect for American law enforcement officers.

Remington Working on Restructuring

Sat, 02/03/2018 - 23:05

The gun maker has $950 million in debt

Tony Holmes on Congressional Action on Firearms

Fri, 02/02/2018 - 23:46

Reciprocity and the Hearing Protection Act are key issues for Congress to resolve.

President’s Column | Let Her Be Counted As An NRA Member

Fri, 02/02/2018 - 00:00

The Second Amendment is for everyone. You have read these words in my columns before. Our Second Amendment-guaranteed civil liberties offer us a choice for protecting ourselves, protecting our families and protecting the communities that make up the unique fabric of our country.

Arizona Rangers Get Grant for Firearm Training

Thu, 02/01/2018 - 23:36

The NRA Foundation gives almost $5,000 to cover the costs associated with firearm training and certification for the Rangers.

Standing Guard | Post Publicizes Anti-Gun Study That Even An Anti-Gunner Questions

Thu, 02/01/2018 - 09:08

NRA members have long been well aware of the anti-Second Amendment bias of the national news media. I’ve been calling out their fake news for decades and America’s gun owners have, for decades, stood up to the media lies and fought for the truth about our constitutional freedom.