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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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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.
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.