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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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President’s Column | NRA In The States
One thing is absolutely clear—in terms of passing good bills and defeating bad bills, the NRA-ILA is the proverbial "800-pound gorilla" at both the federal and state levels.
Biden Readies Plan B With Executive Actions Against Your Guns
Joe Biden likes to brag that he "took on the NRA and won," but as chief executive, he's passed exactly zero gun-control bills. His prospects for doing so become more challenging each day thanks to your vigilance in defending our rights.
Shooting Straight with Charles C. W. Cooke
America's 1st Freedom editor in chief Frank Miniter talks with Charles C. W. Cooke about Canada's looming confiscation day, the state of may-issue vs. shall-issue jurisdictions throughout the nation and the changing landscape of concealed carry moving forward.
Georgia: Gov. Kemp Signs Constitutional Carry
Today, Gov. Brian Kemp signed S.B. 319, constitutional carry, into law.
Biden Nominates Another Anti-Gunner for ATF Head
With Monday’s nomination of Steven Dettelbach to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), President Joe Biden has made it clear that he’s determined to put an anti-gun advocate in the position.
Lorrie Morgan Is NRA Country
Country music fans know Lorrie Morgan’s many career accolades. A Grand Ole Opry member, she first performed on the hallowed stage at the age of 13.
The ATF Tries to Broaden the Definition of “Machinegun”
The ATF's new interpretation is unclear at best.
The Armed Citizen® April 9, 2022
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
Gun Owners Have an Impact
The industry's economic impact is noteworthy, to say the least.
Our Special Gun-Control VIPs
Often, gun-control proponents live protected lives while advocating for keeping guns from law-abiding citizens.
Canada’s Looming Confiscation Day
The Canadian government set a deadline of this month for the confiscation of politically incorrect categories of firearms. Now what?
Beware the Ides of March
Three armed citizens in three different states were more prepared to defend themselves when trouble came calling on March 15 of this year.
Phil Schreier Named Director Of NRA Museums
One of NRA’s most public and best-known figures in the gun world—and its leading voice when it comes to firearms, history and our Second Amendment heritage—E. Philip Schreier III has been appointed director of NRA Museums.
2022 NRA National Silhouette Championships
Silhouette is one of the most popular NRA competitive shooting disciplines. At the 2021 NRA National Silhouette Rifle Championships, conducted last summer at the Ridgway Rifle Club in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, shooters traveled from 23 states (along with a few from Mexico) to compete in both smallbore and high power rifle events.
News From The Courts, And Why Elections Matter
Our efforts with America’s various legislative bodies are, of course, critical to immediate threats to the Second Amendment.
NRA Achieves Historical Milestone as 25 States Recognize Constitutional Carry
A movement long championed by the NRA, constitutional carry eliminates the need for government permission before a law-abiding individual can exercise their right to bear arms.
The Armed Citizen® April 2, 2022
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
NRA-Backed Constitutional Carry Passed in Georgia
Half of our nation's states now support constitutional carry.
Gun Registration Poses Dangers, Old And New
Firearms registries have long been associated with the overreaching abuse of government power and the desire by some anti-gun officials to then confiscate registered firearms. This isn't a cycle we want to play out in America.
Using Alternative Holsters
Some clothing and carry situations require "alternative holsters." Using these requires these skills.