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States Strengthen Right of Self-Defense
Recent efforts in three states to strengthen the right of self-defense are quite notable.
How ILA Is Fighting In The Courts
Many NRA members are aware of the work that ILA does on Capitol Hill and in state houses across the country.
President’s Column | The False Feminism Of The Left
There are a lot of misleading ideas pushed by the radical Left that raise my ire, but fake feminism may top them all. Politicians claim to want to “empower” women, but, looking past the rhetoric, it is clear their policies actually work to put women more at risk.
Standing Guard | What Enforcing The “Laws On The Books” Would Actually Look Like
“There is no honor in buckling to the will of the NRA. This is a change that law enforcement has been asking for and will make it easier to go after gun-trafficking rings.”
Newest Edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values is Out Now
The 42nd version of this well-known series is now available.
Biden Asks God for One Thing
In last week’s press conference, Biden made his primary goal abundantly clear.
Shooting Straight with A1F.com
In the U.S. Congress, Rep. Burgess Owens has already boldly stood up for this American freedom. You’ll hear that story in this video.
The Return of Remington
Big Green, as it’s fondly known to many Americans, is back.
Biden Moves on the Second Amendment
President Joe Biden (D) published a list of coming gun-control executives actions on the White House’s website.
Biden Wants an Anti-Gun Group Advisor to Run the ATF
Few thought Biden would choose a staffer from a well-known gun-ban organization.
Biden’s Four Biggest Press Conference Whoppers
President Biden was far from truthful when discussing his plans to limit your rights.
States Push to Protect Gun Owners During Emergencies
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many anti-gun officials around the country, at both state and local levels of government, took the opportunity to unilaterally suspend Second Amendment rights.
Potterfields Donate Bespoke Shotguns To Raise Funds For NRA
A special auction later this month to benefit NRA and the NRA Whittington Center comes as welcome news for all members and everyone who values American freedoms, and this fundraiser will especially interest fans and collectors of finely crafted firearms.
2020 NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest
As we continue to celebrate the 150th year of your National Rifle Association, I want to highlight the annual NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest.
How the Pollsters Deceive When it Comes to Support for Gun Control
Poll results can be deceiving.
Constitutional Carry is Spreading
Sometimes, despite the hysteria and disinformation that surrounds our politics, good policies prevail.
Americans Have Always Owned New Gun Designs
In the 1980s, gun prohibitionists almost accomplished a national ban on then-new polymer-frame pistols, such as Glocks, with the bogus claim that “plastic guns” are invisible to metal detectors.
Gun Sales Continue to Soar
Americans continue to purchase firearms in record-setting numbers.
High-Speed, Low-Drag Basics
My Gunsite Academy students might remember hearing me preach this: Achieving high-speed, low-drag is nothing more than applying basics. While everyone wants to move on to advanced training, you must first master the fundamentals, then apply them to every shot.
Ruger Mini Thirty: A Nod Back
The early 1970s were a different time. While the new .223 Remington cartridge was gaining ground, Bill Ruger had no interest in making a rifle that was a clone of—or anything like—the AR-15.