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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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5 Key Points From The NRA-Backed Pistol Brace Lawsuit
The NRA-backed lawsuit challenging the ATF's new classification of SBRs is a big one, and includes half of the states in the nation as plaintiffs.
When Freedom is Treated as a Felony
Last year's ruling in Bruen affirmed our right to bear arms outside the home, but some states have employed new tactics to achieve their gun-control agenda.
California Lawmakers Go for Backdoor Gun Control
A California lawmaker introduced legislation that, if enacted, would greatly damage the firearms industry and the Second Amendment for Californians and, perhaps, for other Americans.
The CDC Isn’t About Science — It’s About Gun Control
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky claimed in 2021 that the supposed public-health agency is "not here about gun control." As it turns out, the CDC is all about gun control.
Gun Purchase Tracking by This Company Starts Soon
If fully implemented, the hope of gun-control groups is that it will create a registry of gun owners that these groups have long sought.
The Armed Citizen® March 3, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
So Long, Mayor Lightfoot
Lightfoot's tenure has been marked by numerous anti-Second Amendment actions, a sharp uptick in crime and her “protection for me, but not for thee” attitude toward her constituency.
Why Gun-Control Activists Can’t Have Intelligent Discussions
David Hogg tweeted what he thinks the Second Amendment means.
Gov. Justice Signs NRA-Backed Campus Self-Defense Act
NRA-backed legislation that ensures law-abiding adults may exercise their right to self-defense when visiting or attending a college campus was recently signed by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice.
Gun Skills: Honing Sight Acquisition
Understanding the different ways your sights can be used will help you become a faster, more-proficient shooter.
Gun Review: Savage Renegauge Security
After the Savage Renegauge proved itself in the harshest outdoor conditions, homeowners requester a shorter version for home defense. Savage obliged and the result is the Security.
Shooting Straight with Sheriff Richard Giardino
Given Sheriff Richard Giardino's legal experience, he is an important person to speak to about this troubling series of events in New York under Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Gun-Control Groups Want to Stop Our Kids from Learning to Shoot
As the youth are our future, it's no wonder that gun-control groups are trying to stop them from learning about their freedom. What's important is what we do about it.
Why the Mainstream Media Refuses to Learn Anything About Guns
It should be surprising that much of the mainstream media refuses to learn about guns and the Second Amendment, as this ignorance often makes them play the fool. But they do have reasons for maintaining this ignorance.
Real Stories of Concealed Carry in Chicago
As violent crime continues to rise, arrests in Chicago have hit an all-time low. The disintegrating situation has made things more convenient for armed criminals, but much more dangerous for average citizens trying to live their everyday lives.
MidwayUSA Named Official Sponsor of 2023 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits
The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce MidwayUSA as the official sponsor of its 2023 Annual Meetings & Exhibits to be held in Indianapolis April 14-16.
Another State Moves Closer to Constitutional Carry
Building on the success of recent years, another state is approaching the passage of constitutional carry, which would mean that over half of the states in our country would have some form of constitutional carry.
Another Anti-Gun Mayor Makes Ridiculous Claims
Politicians often make sensational remarks to generate headlines, but some are so absurd and provably false that their lies need to be called out.
The CDC Killed a Gun Study
That a government agency would bury data from a major study on defensive gun use is shocking, but, it is also illustrative. After all, an honest discussion is not what gun controllers seeks.
Crime Facts the Mainstream Media Doesn't Want To Report
In a notable address to Congress, John Lott quickly detailed the facts about crime the mainstream media has no interest in reporting.