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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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John Lott Said What?
When John Lott was called to be an expert witness—as he has been many times before—he was happy to oblige. What happened next was a shocking act of political maneuvering to suppress an expert witness.
Canada’s Struggle Matters
What’s happening in Canada is giving Americans a very vivid example of what could have happened if the U.S. Supreme Court voted different and did not reaffirm in Heller that the Second Amendment does, in fact, protect an individual right.
Minnesota Goes for Gun Control
A recently signed Minnesota measure is set to inflict unjust gun-control restrictions on the law-abiding citizens of the North Star State.
Shooting Straight with Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, a Fox co-host and Army combat veteran, has a lot to say about what is happening and what needs to happen to help our military members.
A Disarmed Army?
A panel of so-called “experts” recommended that the federal government impose gun-control measures on our armed forces for, at best, dubious reasons. Many of these measures have been proven to be ineffective or counter productive.
Four Reasons For The Crime Increase
Here are four specific policies that routinely make us all less safe and that, after crime rates predictably rise, are then used as excuses from gun-control proponents to further restrict our right to keep and bear arms.
A Year After Bruen, and this is Happening?
With Bruen decided, litigation sprung up throughout the country. What will all of this mean for the future of our freedom?
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.