First Freedom


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
Updated: 1 day 12 hours ago
From The Editor | How Antis Kill More Lions Than Hunters Do
Anti-hunting zealots who raised Cain over a lion hunt last year have doomed more than 200 lions in one park to death.
Antis Silent On New CDC Findings
Gun-ban advocates who spend an inordinate amount of time complaining that the Centers for Disease Control isn’t allowed to do slanted anti-gun research to bolster their bogus claims are strangely silent on some recent CDC findings.
John Lott: Even Liberal Academics Are Turning Pro-Gun Ownership
More and more liberal academics believe in the benefits of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
N.J. Senate Passes Smart Gun Mandate Rollback Bill
New Jersey’s state Senate passed a bill on Thursday to roll back a mandate requiring that only “personalized” handguns be sold in the state.
Maine Police Chief Laments Rape Victim Wasn’t Armed
Joe Massey said that the attack makes a good case for why citizens should arm themselves as a defense against crime.
Bill Stalls That Would Allow The CDC To Study Gun Violence As A Health Epidemic
On Thursday, a bill that would lift restrictions on funding anti-gun research by the Centers for Disease Control went before House committee.
NRA Weekend at Cabela’s
Whether you’ve been thinking about joining the NRA, your membership is coming up for renewal or you’re ready for an upgrade, there’s no better time than now.
Armed Ohio Man Stops Robbery
A Cleveland, Ohio, man used his personally owned firearm to battle an armed robber early Monday morning, possibly saving his own life.
Chatterday | February 13, 2016
A collection of quotes from this week's Tower of 2A Babble.
A Week Of Freedom | February 8 - 12, 2016
Check out the top stories from this week on America's 1st Freedom.
Setting It Straight
Two .45-caliber pistols that went head-to-head to become “America’s Pistol.”
Hillary Or Bernie: Who Wins Doesn’t Matter To Gun Owners
Why Clinton and Sanders should spur gun owners to get involved in this year’s election.
Bloomberg Sees Opening For White House Bid
Aides to former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg say the results of the New Hampshire primary show he may have an opening for his presidential candidacy.
Hunting For Anonymity In Florida
People currently possessing a hunting, fishing and boating license in the Sunshine State are fair game as far as their personal information is concerned.
Study: Mass Shooters Prefer “Gun-Free” Zones
The Heritage Foundation has released an analysis of U.S. mass shootings that shows mass shooters prefer “gun-free” zones.
Carry Life| 5 Carry Mistakes
Five seemingly small carry mistakes with potentially big consequences.
Armed Citizen Saves Cop—Again
An armed citizen is being credited with saving the life of a police officer—this time in the Philadelphia area.
Alabama Armed Citizen Ends Killing Spree
A Hamilton, Ala., armed citizen is being credited with helping end a killing spree on Wednesday
Armed Hero Loses Job, Then Gets It Back
A valet at General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Mich., came to the rescue of a fellow employee who was being viciously stabbed in the neck, back and abdomen Wednesday.
Inside The World’s Largest Outdoor Show
Our photographer roamed the Great American Outdoor Show to bring you the the latest and greatest.