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Senators Demand Biden Undo Attacks on School Programs
The Biden administration’s threat to withhold federal funding from elementary and secondary schools for their hunting or archery programs is drawing a strong rebuke from many in Congress.
Harris Echoes Biden’s Anti-Freedom Agenda
Kamala Harris recently laid out the Biden administration’s laundry list of anti-Second Amendment desires, and while none of it was new, none of it was good news, either.
Biden Bets on Gun Control for 2024
With the 2024 presidential election on the not-so-distant horizon, Joe Biden is set to make gun control a central component of his campaign.
A 1,000% Tax!
Anti-freedom politicians want to price you out of your rights.
FEC Agrees to Pay the NRA $25,000
The FEC agreed to pay the National Rifle Association for failing to turn over documents that were needed by the NRA to defend itself against an election lawsuit from a gun-control group.
The Armed Citizen® August 8, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
This Administration is Coming for More Than Just Firearms
The Biden administration’s recent actions show that more than just gun owners are paying the price.
Did the Mainstream Media Just Endorse an NRA Program?
The National Rifle Association has long led the way when it comes to firearms education, training and safety for people of all ages. The mainstream media, however, conveniently ignores this at every turn, but it seems even this might now be changing.
The Armed Citizen® August 4, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
2022 Law Enforcement Officer Of The Year
Deputy Mark Johns of the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office has been selected as the 2022 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for demonstrating extraordinary valor in the line of duty while facing an armed suspect.
Volunteers: The Backbone Of The NRA
Throughout our Association’s history, the tireless efforts of volunteers over the years have aided the National Rifle Association of America in becoming the oldest, most-effective civil-rights organization in the world.
First Gear: Beretta; Streamlight and Sentry Tactical
Must-Haves for Gun Owners
Lucas Hoge Is NRA Country
Lucas Hoge grew up in a small town and started playing guitar when he was 12. He honors his faith, family and love of freedom in his music and as such, Hoge is NRA Country.
Gun Skills: Qualification Primer
Many states require some from of live-fire qualification before allowing citizens to carry, as does nearly every law-enforcement entity. Use this drill to take the fear out of test day or to assess your own skills at any time.
This Mayor’s Gun-Control Comments Are Telling
This mayor’s texts reveal what anti-gunners really think about gun control.
The Armed Citizen® July 28, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
Try Enforcement Before “Reform”
Gun-control advocates actually have a brazen indifference to enforcing current laws; they want more gun control. The closer you look, the more you see that anti-gunners are about diminishing rights, not promoting public safety.
Michael Bloomberg’s Semantics
A favorite narrative often pushed by gun controllers is that more guns and fewer gun-control laws inevitably leads to more crime. To push this false claim, they are even willing to do this.
Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7
Between the .22 LR and 9 mm Luger sits the 5.7x28 mm, an option mostly ignored in the U.S. market, thanks to a dearth of firearms. But now, S&W has thrown its polymer hat in the ring.
Federal Judge Upholds Oregon Anti-Gun Initiative
Freedom is under attack in the Beaver State.