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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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More Than Half of State Attorneys General Demand Answers from Biden
The group submitted a formal comment letter addressing the ATF’s proposed rulemaking regarding the “Definition of ‘Engaged in Business’ as a Dealer in Firearms.”
Another Armed Californian Saves His Family
Robberies and burglaries are increasingly occurring in the Golden State.
This is What Empowering Women Really Looks Like
With gun ownership on the rise throughout the nation, women are one huge demographic that has seen noticeable growth in this area. Such is why one NRA firearms instructor built a self-defense training company that caters exclusively to women.
What’s Next for Oregon?
When a circuit court judge imposed a permanent injunction against Oregon’s anti-freedom measure last week, it was just the latest skirmish in a year-long, up-and-down battle against the sweeping, poorly conceived law.
The Armed Citizen® December 4, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
NRA 2023 Year In Review
None of this would be possible without the enduring support of NRA members.
First Gear: On The First Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave To Me…
Must-haves for gun owners.
A Fact Check of Gov. Newsom and Gov. DeSantis on Crime and Guns
To paraphrase the late Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, they are entitled to their own opinions, but they are not entitled to their own facts.
Montana’s AG Explains Why NRA v. Vullo is a Critical Supreme Court Case
“Government should not be able to come in and act like the mafia,” says Montana Attorney General Knudsen.
The Armed Citizen® December 1, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
A Gun-Control Amendment?
Gavin Newsom is openly trying to amend the U.S. Constitution to include what he calls “common-sense” gun-control regulations. It seems he doesn’t understand what’s already plainly written in the Constitution.
A Win for Freedom in Maryland
Maryland’s Draconian requirements for purchasing a handgun were recently deemed unconstitutional in yet another post-Bruen win for the Second Amendment.
We Can’t Believe These Agencies
Too often, the U.S. government skews statistics on gun use to push false narratives.
Data Shows Gun Ownership Growing in America
Gun ownership throughout America is continuing to grow, according to recent poll data.
Gun Review: Girsan MC P35
The Hi Power is a classic that didn’t get much updating in its heyday. Girsan has brought it up to 21st century standards.
Why It’s Hard To Be A Young Competitive Shooter These Days
Some of the top young adults in the shooting sports give their thoughts on the impact of programs for youth.
Ministry of Disarmament
Joe Biden has created a special White House bureaucracy to put gun-control advocates on the federal payroll and to leverage the full power of the government to expand his prohibitory ambitions.
Do Gun-Control Groups Want to Redefine the Definition of “Adult”?
Gun-control groups and the the politicians they support are utilizing a divide-and-conquer strategy to enact their agenda.
The Armed Citizen® November 24, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
Meet an Elementary School Teacher Who Uses Guns to Help Kids
John Annoni has used the law-abiding gun culture that so many of us know and enjoy to help inner-city youth for decades.