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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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President’s Column | The Windshield And The Rearview Mirror
As I am writing this article, I am 13 days away from the end of my third year as president of the NRA.
Targeting Firearms Exports
Joe Biden wants your guns. For now, however, a pro-gun House of Representatives stands in the way of the legislation it will take to get them.
Video: Biden Does Not Have the Guts to Hear This
Charles C.W. Cooke gets into what led him to write America's 1st Freedom's upcoming cover feature and explains why he has highlighted the points he has.
After Hunter Biden’s Trial, Joe Biden Told These Six Lies
Speaking at an event called “Gun Sense University,” Joe Biden once again displayed his animus towards, and ignorance of, Americans’ constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
The Armed Citizen® June 11, 2024
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
Ricky Skaggs Is NRA Country
A life full of music: That’s the story of Ricky Skaggs. His life’s path has taken him to various musical genres, from where it all began in bluegrass.
Honest Advice from a Chicago Dispatcher
Life in Chicago can be rough, and having city leaders that are tougher on law-abiding gun owners than on violent criminals makes it a lot rougher.
NRA Fights California’s Latest Anti-Gun Scheme
California’s latest attack on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans came in the form of an attempt to limit purchases of firearms to one per month. The NRA is fighting back.
The Armed Citizen® June 7, 2024
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
Refuse To Be A Victim—More Relevant Than Ever
The NRA Refuse To Be A Victim (RTBAV) program is becoming more and more relevant as time passes.
NRA Defends Members Against Pistol Brace Rule
A Texas court enjoined the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) “pistol brace rule” from taking effect against NRA members earlier this year.
Gun Skills | Defensive Ammunition: Bullet Types and Construction
Take a stroll down any ammunition aisle and you’ll see that choosing the right ammo for your needs can be complicated. Here are some things to consider.
The Thing About the Scales of Justice
It is infuriating that it requires a constant political fight to keep the judiciary honest, but a constant political fight is exactly what it takes.
NRA, Others Petition Supreme Court to Hear Mexico Lawsuit
Mexico’s ongoing lawsuit blaming U.S. gun manufacturers for runaway violence south of the border is drawing renewed attention, with many interested parties petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case.
Will Hunter Biden’s Gun Charges Impact the Second Amendment?
Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, will face gun charges in federal court after an appeals court recently threw out his attempt to have them dismissed.
The Armed Citizen® May 31, 2024
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
The NRA Wins Unanimously at the Supreme Court
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the National Rifle Association in the First Amendment case NRA v. Vullo.
Gun Review | Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Metal
This aluminum-framed model has all the features of the popular M&P line in a more-rigid frame and is surprisingly light.
The Biden Administration is Watching You
A congressional investigation found that the Biden administration has, in fact, purposely collected information on citizens who are shopping at sporting-goods retailers.
It’s All On The Line For Gun Owners In The 2024 Election
The bottom line is that gun owners cannot afford another four years of Joe Biden in the White House.