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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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Shooting Straight Stephen P. Halbrook
Stephen P. Halbrook talks with America's 1st Freedom Editor in Chief Frank Miniter about which firearms have "common-use" protections and more.
Firearms for Freedom: A 10-Gun Salute
The politics of guns and hunting obscures many deeper truth about America, such as a longstanding connection between private American arms makers and freedom that has greatly benefited our armed forces.
Gun Review: Kel-Tec P15
The ultra-slim Kel-Tec P15 delivers highly concealable stopping power in either modern all-polymer or more-classic aluminum walnut grips.
NRA Reelects Charles Cotton as President, Wayne LaPierre as CEO/EVP at Houston Board of Directors Meeting
The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) announced the election results from its Board of Directors Meeting held in Houston, Texas.
Shooting Straight with Dianna Muller
You may remember Dianna Muller from when she testified before Congress in 2019. Many seemed surprised by her strong statements, especially coming from a retired police officer.
The Statistical Truth About the Impact of Constitutional Carry
Self-defense is a natural right and constitutional carry is spreading. Despite what the Biden administration argues, armed citizens are not the problem. The statistics back this up.
What Firearms Have “Common-Use” Protections?
The text of the Second Amendment is explicit, and since it is a right, the people, not the government, decide. Yet, gun-control activists are still intent on attempting to define exactly what "arms" are protected by it.
2022 NRA Annual Meetings And Exhibits In Houston, Texas
From entertainment to special events, it’s all happening in the Lone Star State, where NRA members will gather at the George R. Brown Convention Center May 27-29 to celebrate freedom and honor those who have served our country.
On Freedom’s Frontlines
In Ukraine, a vivid and inspirational example of the need for the right to keep and bear arms could not be more apparent.
The Armed Citizen® May 20, 2022
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
25 States Have Now Gotten Out of Our Way
Just over three decades ago, only on state had constitutional carry. Now, half the country has gotten out of the way of Americans' right to carry concealed.
From The Editor: Will More Europeans Go Pro-Gun Rights?
It is an open question whether, as everyone sees Ukrainian citizens picking up rifles to defend their lives and liberty from Russian troops, more Europeans will come to the conclusion that this is a right every law-abiding person needs.
Standing Guard | 151 Years Strong!
With the NRA now over 150 years old, it's no overstatement to say that the vision, initiative and determination shared by you, me and millions of our fellow members have fueled the greatest restoration of freedom this nation has ever seen.
President’s Column | Ukraine’s Example
For anyone who ever needed proof of how crucial gun rights are to our survival and our safety, I have just two words of advice: Remember Ukraine!
Freedom’s Biggest Movement: Constitutional Carry
I am immensely proud to join with Second Amendment supporters across America in celebrating a major milestone reached in April, when Georgia became the 25th constitutional-carry state.
President Donald J. Trump to Address NRA Members at the 2022 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits
The former president will headline a star-studded cast of political heavyweights at the NRA Annual Meetings in Houston, Texas.
Court Rules That 18-21 Year Olds Also Have Constitutional Rights
Here's what a recent ruling from the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means for 18-21-year-olds' constitutional rights.
Gun Owners Spent $15 Billion on What?
Firearms and ammunitions purchases go a long way towards conservation efforts and so much more.
Important Questions the ATF Needs to Answer
Sen. Hawley’s inquiry is an important one, given the Biden administration’s constant politically motivated meddling with current firearms laws and rewriting of rules.
The Importance Of Firearms Training
NRA’s ability to train America’s gun owners and the men and women in uniform is made possible by the thousands of certified instructors, training counselors and range-safety officers we are lucky to count among our ranks.