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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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How Media Misinformation About Mass Murderers is Harming Us
Having failed for decades to induce the voting public to back its draconian and unconstitutional agenda, the American gun-control movement has hit upon a pernicious alternative to persuasion and political argument: Fear.
Utah County Mayor Institutes Rule Requiring Background Checks on Private Sales at Gun Shows
Second Amendment advocates are concerned the new rule violates the intent of state pre-emption laws.
Surprising Gun Facts from the SHOT Show
“Regardless, many in the mainstream media didn’t question Lankford’s data, as it fit into their narrative that Americans’ guns are a problem,” said Lott.
Bloomberg Sets Presidential Sights Upon Second Amendment
This past November, as Americans were preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving, Michael Bloomberg,
Michael Bloomberg Thinks He Can Buy Your Freedom
Michael Bloomberg is the Grinch of modern American politics. Bloomberg lives a separate, elitist lifestyle guarded by men with guns.
Democratic Debate Skirts Extreme Gun Control Stances Yet Again, Bloomberg Doesn’t
Though he wasn’t present, Bloomberg still found a way to push his anti-gun agenda.
Freedom Is Roaring Along at SHOT Show
Actually, anyone who takes a little time to understand gun-owning America quickly realizes why President Donald J. Trump’s attacks on “fake news” resonate so well with so many.
Trump Administration Completes Pro-Gun Regulatory Reform
Thanks to President Trump, small businesses and individual gun owners will no longer suffer the longstanding roadblocks imposed by America’s Cold War-era “export” regime for firearms, ammunition and related accessories.
President’s Column | Trump Is Latest Among Eight U.S. Presidents With NRA Membership
In February, Americans celebrate Presidents Day to pay tribute to the leaders of our great nation—their lives and achievements.
Standing Guard | Why The Democratic Party Turned Against Your Freedom
The mainstream media likes to insinuate that the NRA is a partisan organization.
High Demand for Tennessee’s New Online Concealed Carry Permit Option
Eight days after it became available, 1,200 people already had applied for Tennessee’s new carry permit.
Record Background Checks in 2019 Indicate Increasing Gun Purchases
Background checks for 2019 exceeded all other years on record.
Marines Authorize Some to Carry Concealed on Base
Although the order currently applies only to military police, further policy changes are being discussed.
Legislators Able to Carry Concealed in South Dakota Capitol for First Time
South Dakota’s new policy stands in stark contrast to one recently passed in Virginia.
The Real Reason We Can’t Talk to Gun-Control Activists
This mindset makes it difficult, even impossible, to have reasonable, fact-based discussions with them about what can be done to make our society even safer.
Illinois State Police Implementing Automated Phone System to Address Long Waits for Firearms Licenses
Licensing requirements and long waits are frustrating Illinois gun owners
AR-15 Part 2: Reasons for Home Defense
As the saying goes, if you’re in a fair fight with an attacker, then you need to reconsider your tactics.
Pennsylvania Legalized Sunday Hunting for First Time in Centuries
Recently passed legislation allows for Sunday hunting three days a year.
The Supreme Court Hears Its First Gun Case in Nearly a Decade
The Court’s ruling could, theoretically, come at any time, but we are not likely to know the outcome until at least late next month and perhaps considerably longer.
AR-15 Part 1: Myths Dispelled
Anyone who doesn’t own one likely holds plenty of views on the topic that are mythical.