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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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Concealed Carry in a Bad Zip Code
The media will tell you otherwise, but the data shows that crime does not go up when more law-abiding citizens own firearms and carry concealed.
Many Israelis Realize They Need More Armed Citizens
Following the horrific events of the October 7 attack on the Israeli people, many more citizens in Israel have obtained guns for self-defense.
The NRA Goes to the Highest Court in the Land to Protect Our Right to Speak
The U.S. Supreme Court heard NRA v. Vullo in March. Here is what was said in the Court in this critical First Amendment case.
What’s With All the Clamor About So-Called “Glock Switches”
There is a proposed bill that would effectively ban the sale of Glock pistols in New York.
Biden Thinks Your Freedom Is A Red Flag
Biden’s DOJ is creating a National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center to push due-process-infringing “red-flag” laws nationwide.
From the Editor | This Should Not Have Happened
This story is yet another example of how the actions of criminals are used to justify the disarming of law-abiding citizens.
Air Travel With Firearms
With summer fast approaching, it’s an opportune time to discuss and review various laws and best practices for traveling across the country with your firearms.
The NRA Has New Leadership
Today, the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association of America elected former U.S. Congressman Bob Barr as President of the NRA and Doug Hamlin as NRA Executive Vice President & CEO.
President’s Column | The Ongoing Battles For Freedom
As the nation’s oldest civil-rights organization endures one attack after another from political partisans, we have stood strong against them time after time.
Standing Guard | NRA’s Legal Fights
The NRA leads the way in the many fights to defend our constitutional rights. In courtrooms across the country, we repeatedly do battle with those who make no secret of their desires to undo our uniquely American freedoms.
What Donald Trump Said at the NRA Annual Meetings
Some moments transcend the mere performative nature of a political event and seem to capture the mood of the nation.
This Congressman is Trying to Edit the Second Amendment
Rep. Jerry Nadler recently left out a key portion of the Second Amendment.
A $1,000 Punishment for Gun Owners Who Were Victims?
This scheme from leaders in Pima County, Ariz., is now facing a challenge in court.
The Armed Citizen® May 3, 2024
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
President Donald J. Trump to Speak at NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits
This marks President Trump's ninth address on NRA’s stage, reaffirming his strong commitment to the NRA, the Second Amendment, and the rich American tradition of firearm ownership.
Attorneys General Fight Back Against Biden’s Overreach
As the Biden administration moves one step closer towards its goal of so-called “universal” background checks without Congress enacting an actual law, more than half of state attorneys general are pushing back.
The Latest Attack on the Firearms Industry
A recently published rule is the latest in a long line of attacks from the Biden administration on the firearms industry.
The Armed Citizen® May 3, 2024
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
A1F Gives a Freedom Award
In celebration of the founding values that have made America the light of the world, America’s 1st Freedom is starting the A1F Freedom Award.
Eddie Eagle Spreads His Wings
Eddie Eagle is spreading his wings, relaying his lifesaving message to more children through more appearances.