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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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Henry Repeating Arms Announces Campaign to Benefit Youth with Heart Condition
All proceeds from the 65 rifles will go towards an 11-year-old girl’s medical bills.
California Goes After Gun Shows
Gov. Newsom recently signed into law a measure ostensibly targeting gun shows, not criminals.
McAuliffe Echoes Biden’s “Public-Health” Claims
The Virginia gubernatorial candidate perpetuates Biden administration lies.
Safety Led Guest Co-Host of “The View” to Buy a Gun
Sherri Shepherd understands the value of responsible, practical firearms ownership.
Must-See Interview on Coming Supreme Court Second Amendment Case
NRA-ILA Executive Director Jason Ouimet recently spoke with Grant Stinchfield about a crucial upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case.
It’s a Criminal Problem
Criminal violence has been rising in our cities, but the fault is hardly with Americans' guns.
Jacob Bryant Is NRA Country
Those who know Jacob Bryant and his music will tell you that what you see is what you get. He’s unapologetically honest, telling stories through his music of past struggles with depression, addiction and loss.
Tap NRA Funds For Shooting Range Development
The NRA has been America’s firearm safety, education and training leader and No. 1 defender of the Second Amendment for 150 years, but did you know it also is the nation’s linchpin in shooting range development?
Over 21 Million Americans Now Carry Concealed
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear New York State Rifle & Pistol Association V. Bruen, the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) is reporting that the number of Americans with concealed-carry permits has reached 21.52 million.
Bloomberg Mayor Faces Child Endangerment And Firearm Charges
Things just keep getting worse for Lovely Warren, Rochester, N.Y., mayor and member of Michael Bloomberg’s Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG).
Quick Thinking Saves Lives—Recognizing An NRA Hero
Faced with a dire emergency during one of her courses, Suzanne Freehauf remained calm and acted quickly to save the life of her student, who was experiencing a severe medical situation.
This Group Wants the Feds to Ban Campus Carry
The Center for American Progress, an anti-gun thinktank opposed to self-defense on campus, now says it has a new way to stop the spread of freedom: send in the feds.
What’s the Biggest Danger: “Assault Weapons” or Feet and Hands?
The Biden administration's focus on so-called "assault weapons" is entirely misguided.
Amicus Briefs Highlight Strength of NRA-Backed Second Amendment Supreme Court Case
The scope of the Second Amendment is back before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Light the Night
Illumination can help you conquer the darkness–and discover the source of that odd thump in the night. But you must choose the best option for your situation and train accordingly.
Taurus GX4
The Taurus GX4 is a micro-compact, striker-fired handgun with a double-stack magazine. It performs as well or better than the highest-priced guns in this hot category.
Bloomberg Spending Big on Anti-Gun Agenda in Virginia
The failed presidential candidate continues to throw his fiscal might around in an attempt to pursue his anti-gun agenda.
Smith & Wesson to Move to Tennessee
More and more firearms manufacturers are moving to states that openly embrace the Second Amendment.
VIDEO: Shooting Straight with Kevin Jackson
Kevin Jackson has a lot to say about what can actually make our inner-city neighborhoods safer.
New Data Shows Crime Rose During Riots, Anti-Law Enforcement Pushes
Recent FBI data indicates that homicides rose during a year that saw numerous riots and increased anti-police rhetoric.