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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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Building a Gun Vault Without Breaking the Bank
The addition of a safe room or a walk-in vault that has a secure door and no windows is all the rage these days in home building.
Patterning Your Home-Defense Shotgun
Chances are, your shotgun will pattern just fine with buckshot at home-defense distances. After verifying this, you can rest easy knowing it’s the home invader who should be worried.
Biden Just Said Cops Should Do What?
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden just said that police officers, if confronted by a knife-wielding attacker, should “shoot ‘em in the leg instead of the heart.”
Why Suppressors are the Future
Brandon L. Maddox, founder of Silencer Central, has a lot to say about the future of shooting.
West Palm Beach, Florida, Bans Firearms Sales and Public Carry
West Palm Beach mayor strips citizens of their Second Amendment rights.
More Than Two Million Americans are Now First-Time Gun Owners
Over 40% of gun purchases are being made by first-time buyers.
Enemies of Your Freedom are All-In for this Election
Bloomberg-backed anti-gun group rolled out endorsements for this year’s elections.
Fact Checking Joe Biden On Guns
In an interview with Wired, Joe Biden, the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee for president, was asked for his “stance on gun control.” His answer was filled with misinformation and falsehoods.
Yet Another TV Show Maligns the NRA and Gun Owners
The Blacklist casts a negative light on those who lawfully protect themselves.
New Zealand’s Gun Confiscation Doesn’t Even Achieve Its Stated Goal
New figures show more criminals are using guns in New Zealand.
Your NRA’s Deep Connection to Memorial Day
Founded in 1871, the NRA began by dedicating itself to the safety of American soldiers.
Bloomberg is Placing 2020 Bets on Red
Michael Bloomberg is once again playing the billion-dollar man behind the curtain as he tries to convince people to vote their freedom away.
U.S. Hunters Traveling to Canada: Are Your Shotguns Legal?
One section of the new ban makes illegal certain shotguns; it's worth taking note of.
The Go-to Resource for All Firearms Owners, Sellers and More
The 41st edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values is available now.
A Must-See Film on Justice Clarence Thomas’ Search for Truth
Rarely does a film about a living person open such a bright, fresh panoramic view of something right in front us.
How the NRA Helped to Reopen Massachusetts’s Gun Stores
On May 7, a federal district judge in Massachusetts ended the state’s unconstitutional shutdown of gun stores.
How Gun Manufacturers Joined the Coronavirus Fight
The deadly spread of the coronavirus might be a war without weapons, but that has not stopped leading gun manufacturers across the country from aiding those on the firing line.
Ordering Fast Food and Buying Firearms: Despite What the Anti’s Claim, The Two Do Not Equate!
With COVID-19 fears sweeping the nation, gun-store owners had some questions.
A New Lawsuit Shows Some are After All of Your Semi-Automatic Rifles
They aren’t just coming for your AR-15s and AK-47s, to paraphrase Beto O’Rourke. They are preparing to try and stop all semi-automatic manufacturing.
Janet Nyce Awarded NRA Great American Outdoor Show Patriot Of The Year
For her extraordinary efforts fighting for hunting rights, conservation and preservation of the Second Amendment, Janet Nyce of Elliottsburg, Pa., was presented with the first NRA Patriot of the Year award at the NRA Great American Outdoors Show (GAOS) in February.