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NRA Apprentice And Assistant Instructor Programs
For young people, these programs are the ideal route for NRA firearm-training certification.
Independence Day and Gunpowder are Forever Linked
When we look back at the history of the unique experience that has become the United States of America, we see that Independence Day and the right to bear arms are forever linked.
Remembering Don Young, NRA Board Member And Congressman
Donald Edwin Young, an Alaskan congressman who has served on NRA’s board since first being elected in 1995, passed away on March 15, 2022, aged 88, while traveling to his home state.
15 State AGs Push for Senate to Reject Dettelbach
In the letter to Sens. Schumer and McConnell, the attorneys general flatly state their opposition to President Biden's nomination to lead the ATF.
The AMA Should Know Better
Over the years, the AMA has supported just about every kind of gun-control plan you could imagine; from bans on “assault weapons” to bans on handguns to waiting periods for gun purchasers.
Independence Day Reminds Us That Freedom Needs Safekeeping
Freedom is a gift. America’s Freedom was purchased with the blood of patriots who fought and died so we could be free.
Déjà Vu: Biden Doubles Down On Weaponizing ATF
Rather than nominating a respected, veteran law-enforcement agent to run the ATF, Biden once again prefers a puppet who will pursue a partisan gun-control agenda.
A Short History of the Semi-Automatic Firearm
Follow the journey and development of firearms to the recent models of the 21st century, and you'll see that the politicians who tell us citizens should not own these guns don't know their history.
Gun Skills: Next-Level Dry Practice
For dry practice to be truly effective, you need to practice more than just easy, controlled shots. Here's how to practice up to a defensive level.
Warrior Systems Manufacturing’s WSM15
If excellence in the AR-15 platform is what you are looking for, try Warrior Systems Manufacturing's WSM15. This is a solid and accurate rifle with great aesthetics and a reasonable price tag.
The ATF Should't be Political
The ATF is celebrating its golden anniversary it its modern form this year. Unfortunately, the Biden administration seems to be focused on turning this enforcement agency into an anti-Second Amendment wrecking ball.
The Armed Citizen® June 24, 2022
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
What This Supreme Court Second Amendment Decision Means For American Freedom
Now is a time for nationwide, American flag waving bash with fireworks painting our skies red, white and blue.
NRA Wins Supreme Court Case, NYSRPA v. Bruen
The National Rifle Association welcomes the Supreme Court’s decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen. The Court affirmed that the right to bear arms does not stop at a person’s front door. This is the most significant Second Amendment ruling in more than a decade.
The ATF Moves to Unilaterally Define What a Gun Is
President Biden and his anti-gun administration have directed the ATF to define what a gun is and to issue new regulations on the manufacture and sale of privately made firearms.
NRA Announces Opposition to Senate Gun Control Legislation
The NRA released the following statement on Tuesday, June 21.
The ATF’S Conundrum
The ATF has a troubled history, but its agents also do important work. It's time we acknowledge this and so keep them out of politics.
A Gun-Control Activist Should Not Run the ATF
The ATF has a very clear mission: follow the laws as Congress writes them. Instead, the ATF and the executive branch routinely attempt to sidestep Congress and create laws themselves.
Standing Guard | Upholding A Priceless Inheritance
We inherited a great freedom thanks to the sacrifices of generations of Americans who came before us. And we are charged with continuing that great legacy handed down to us.
President’s Column | Will Civility Ever Return? Is The Rule Of Law Still Alive?
The "leak" of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion and subsequent attempts to threaten the Court's justices are examples of the pitiable state of the rule of law in our country.