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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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Let’s Talk About Polls
When it comes to polling Americans on guns, the results should always be taken cautiously. However, there is still useful information to be gleaned.
President’s Column | United Nations Eyes U.S. Gun Control
Our right to keep and bear arms is always on the minds of international meddlers who want us to conform to their anti-freedom agenda.
The Armed Citizen® January 24, 2025
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms
Tim Walz Endorsed Who?
As Tim Walz prepares to head back into obscurity, perhaps he thinks he can help yank this young man out of it.
Snapshots from SHOT Show
The flood of gun innovations being unveiled this week and the very existence of the SHOT SHOW are statements about the resilience of American freedom.
Welcome Back, President Trump
President Trump returns to the White House today in what can only be described as a victory for freedom.
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Believe Everytown’s State Rankings
Everytown’s annual rankings employ some oddly weight criteria.
The Armed Citizen® January 17, 2025
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms
How the Fight to Arm Pilots Was Won
Captain Phillip Beall, a pilot with a major commercial carrier for decades, was frustrated that a solution he had long advocated for had not been enacted. So, he called the NRA.
Meta Removes “Fact-Checking”
That Meta has chosen to end its association with “fact-checkers” is a win for freedom.
A Freedom Award for George Soros?
It’s likely hard for most American gun owners to understand why President Biden recently bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon George Soros.
The Armed Citizen® January 10, 2025
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms
So Long, Steve Dettelbach
Dettelbach’s resignation is welcome news for those who understand and cherish the Second Amendment-protected right to keep and bear arms.
Top Second Amendment Stories of 2024
Now that 2024 has concluded, it’s worth looking back on the biggest Second Amendment stories of last year.
The Armed Citizen® January 3, 2025
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms
29th Annual NRA National Gun Collectors Show
The 29th Annual NRA National Gun Collectors Show will be held in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 24 and 25, 2025.
First Gear | Riton 3 Tactix MPRD 3, Prohands Tactical Training Tool, Sitka Traverse Jacket
Must-Haves for Gun Owners
Riley Green Is NRA Country
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Riley Green has continuously captivated country music fans and he is undoubtedly NRA Country.
Gun Skills | Reloading 1: Why Reload?
Reloading may be daunting because of a perceived learning curve, but the benefits far outweigh the costs.
An Unlikely Hero
The NRA exists to oppose arbitrary and overreaching government authority. This story, and all that followed, showcased just how vocal and resistant Americans are to such acts of tyranny.