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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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Standing Guard | NRA Strong!
To see what freedom truly looks like, you don’t have to look further than the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits.
President’s Column | The Sport That Makes America Safer
Reverence and respect for freedom shouldn’t be a partisan issue and we must do our part to bring new gun owners into the fold.
Gun Control Is Unpopular
Much of the mainstream media continues to parrot the lies that gun-control activists claim as truth. The reality is that when ignorance recedes, so does support for gun control.
What’s in Massachusetts’ New Gun-Ban Measure
Massachusetts firearm owners are up against a wall, facing one of the most-extreme gun-ban measures introduced to date.
The Armed Citizen® June 30, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
Craig Campbell Is NRA Country
Craig Campbell loves to show his patriotism and support of the constitution, military, law enforcement and first responders. The proof of his ideals can be heard in his music.
Youth Adventure Camp 2024
The Whittington Center is the ideal place for young patriots to spread their wings, with more than 33,000 acres of wilderness and an astonishing 18 firing ranges.
Gun Review: Girsan MC 14T
This semi-automatic is one of the more-interesting guns on the market. It utterly obviates the need to rack a slide, plus it offers other advantages that should make gun owners take notice.
Gun Skills: Fight Your Way Up
Quite often, the decision to introduce a firearm is made after a physical altercation has already started and you’re on the ground. It’s imperative to train away any challenges you may face when fighting your way back up.
Another Biden Anti-Gun Plan is Struck Down
A federal judge ruled against this new rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
The Armed Citizen® July 7, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
NRA Files Suit Against ATF and DOJ Over “Pistol Brace Rule,” Defends Members Against Draconian Measure
This lawsuit is the NRA’s latest challenge to the rule regarding stabilizing braces.
The Deceit of Gun-Control Bills
If President Biden were honest, he would acknowledge the repeated failures of many gun-control laws. That he has instead chosen to blame his critics for his own failures is telling.
Happy Independence Day From The NRA!
As summer shifts into high gear and we celebrate with backyard BBQs and fireworks, it’s important to reflect on our roots, on why our country was founded, and on personal liberty and freedom.
Right To Carry’s Progress Proves Who Is On The Right Side Of History
The carrying of firearms is nothing new in America and history is on the side of freedom.
Did Hollywood Learn Anything From the Fatal “Rust” Shooting?
While a few Hollywood sets independently decided to host voluntary safety courses, sources say there is hardly a widespread effort.
Another Financial Attack on Gun Owners
As Americans frequently utilize credit to purchase a wide array of things for everyday living, it should come as no surprise that one anti-Second Amendment congressman has decided that firearms purchases using one form of credit should be illegal.
Looking Forward to the U.S. Supreme Court Standing Behind Its Bruen Ruling
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent comments are an admission she is obstructing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Inside the War on Gun Stores
Instead of demonizing law-abiding gun owners and gun stores, the focus of our laws and efforts must be on the criminal element in society that has been allowed to run rampant.
The Battle for Freedom Escalates
Despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Bruen decision last year, some lower courts are still engaged in open resistance to the high court’s pro-Second Amendment judgement. What is unfolding is part of a larger historical struggle for freedom.