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The Armed Citizen® May 19th, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
Bruen Strikes Again
By passing this unconstitutional gun-control package in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that American citizens’ Second Amendment rights clearly extend outside of their homes, New Jersey was sure to see court challenges.
From The Editor: Biden Sees No Evil
President Biden sees no evil; he only sees an opportunity to disarm law-abiding citizens as he pretends doing so will somehow placate criminals.
This Growing Trend Highlights the Hypocrisy of Gun-Control Elites
America is supposed to be a land of opportunity and equal rights, not a land where the elites are protected while the average citizens struggle to remain safe.
Standing Guard | Freedom Is Under Attack From Within
There was a time in this country when elected officials care about protecting the innocent. Now, in their quest for power, these same officials only care about tearing down freedom and disarming law-abiding Americans.
President’s Column | Help NRA Win The War For Self-Defense
We are on the right side of history and that is why we will continue to fight every day to secure this freedom as a birthright of all free people.
Meet The New Executive Director
Our job is to make sure that the NRA is prepared to succeed in electing pro-gun representatives at all levels who will defend the Second Amendment. It’s hard work but I know that we are all up to the task.
Colt Ford Is NRA Country
Colt Ford is just a guy who loves the outdoors, his country and the American way of life.
Some Good News About Suppressors
If you’re one of the many buyers whose suppressor or other restricted item is stuck in review limbo, things might be getting better.
The Armed Citizen® May 12, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
First Gear: Must-Haves For Gun Owners
Must-haves for gun owners.
Florida Fights Back Against Woke Governance
The Sunshine State isn’t stopping in its defense of our Second Amendment rights.
NRA to Biden: You’re Failing
It’s clear that in his quest to “defeat the NRA,” and by extension his goal of limiting an American civil right, President Biden is failing.
NRA Salutes Law Enforcement Heroes
NRA is a proud sponsor and supporter of the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in Toledo, Ohio, to honor law enforcement officers who have gone above and beyond in the line of duty.
The NRA's Competitive Shooting Journal
Shooting Sports USA, the National Rifle Association of America’s monthly journal for competitive shooting fans, has been reporting on competitiveshooting for more than 100 years.
When Politicians Push Gun Control, This Happens
As anti-Second Amendment politicians in a few states continue to push, and even pass, gun bans and other legislation that infringes on Americans’ constitutional rights, they’re seeing increased firearms sales in those same states.
The Armed Citizen® May 5, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
South Dakota Chooses Freedom at NRA Annual Meetings
The NRA-ILA Annual Leadership Forum provides gun-rights supporters with one of their best opportunities of the year to hear from freedom-loving politicians who unabashedly support lawful American gun owners.
The Nation’s Petri Dish For Gun Control
California, the birthplace of banning semi-automatics they mislabel “assault weapons,” has long been considered a laboratory for oppressive and ineffective gun control.
Signs Don’t Stop Evildoers
The repeated insistence from some politicians that "gun-free zones" will stop criminals is possibly the stupidest part of the gun-control orthodoxy.