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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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Small Numbers Of Criminals Cause Big Problems For Public Safety
The data shows that the bulk of violent crimes in major cities are perpetrated by small numbers of known criminals. Rather that subjecting those criminals to vigorous prosecution, soft-on-crime prosecutors and politicians would rather blame law-abiding gun owners.
Florida NRA-ILA Lobbyist Marion Hammer to Retire After 44 Years
With Marion Hammer at the helm, Florida became the launching pad for many pro-gun and pro self-defense legislative initiatives over the years.
An Important Message From Wayne LaPierre
Here is what we stand for and how we support the call to service during these difficult times.
Rep. Pelosi Wants to Punish Law-Abiding Gun Owners
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed two gun-control bills.
The Nashvillains Are NRA Country
Comprised of three incredibly talented singer/songwriters, The Nashvillains are catching people’s attention in Music City and beyond.
Shooting Sports USA, NRA’s Competitive-Shooting Journal
Over the past four decades, Shooting Sports USA, the NRA’s competitive-shooting journal, has been on the firing line bringing news, match results and more to our readers.
The ATF Asks Gun-Control Researchers How to Regulate You
A recent report from NRA-ILA chronicles how the ATF is working hand-in-hand with anti-gun researchers to form recommendations that could have dire consequences for America’s law-abiding gun owners.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Proposes Banning All Handgun Sales
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced new legislation to prohibit Canadians from buying, selling, transferring, or importing handguns.
The Armed Citizen® June 10, 2022
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
A Congressman Proposes Another Avenue to Gun Control
Amid the continuing misguided cry to “just do something” congressman apparently believes the key to stopping such violence is hitting law-abiding gun purchasers squarely in the pocketbook.
President Biden Just Said What?
Not content with his stated plans to ban America’s favorite rifle, President Biden has again set his sights on banning the most-common handguns used for home defense, self-defense, concealed carry and competition.
Biden’s Nominee to Lead ATF Faces Judiciary Committee
Steve Dettelbach, Biden’s latest nominee to head the ATF, faced Senate questioning recently as part of the confirmation process.
Biden-Harris Administration Targets Gun Owners By Way Of Gun Dealers
The current administration is doing all it can to frustrate law-abiding gun owners and dealers with whatever means the law and politics might allow. their ultimate goal is to eliminate any legal way to buy a gun.
When Anti-Gun Legislators are Carjacked
In some cities, carjackings have become so common that news outlets have created whole sections of their websites dedicated to cataloging them.
Gun-Control's Latest Contradiction with Charles C.W. Cooke
Charles C.W. Cooke of National Review returns to speak with America's 1st Freedom Editor in Chief Frank Miniter about the newest contradiction in gun control.
The ABCs Of Patterning Your Defensive Shotgun
When looking to utilize a shotgun for home defense, you need to know how to pattern it. What does your gun, in particular, do at various distances?
New Data Shows How Much the Mainstream Media is Misinforming the Public About Guns
New research reveals a shockingly large percentage of Americans believe something that is simply not true.
The Truth About Defensive Firearm Use with David Kopel
There is a clear truth about armed self-defense and those same anti-gunners don't want it to be known. Watch David Kopel talk about that in the latest Shooting Straight interview with America's 1st Freedom Editor in Chief Frank Miniter.
How President Biden Put Himself in the Way of Sensible Solutions
Instead of backing sensible solutions both major political parties should be able to support, President Biden choose a partisan political approach.
The Armed Citizen® June 3, 2022
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.