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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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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.
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.