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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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Cam’s Corner: Gun Owners Win Only When We Engage
The push for personal disarmament is going to go national in 2020, but already we can see the efforts of anti-gun activists and politicians across the country during the current legislative session.
Love at the Gun Range with Unique Marriage Proposal
Future bride answers with three shots at the bullseye.
Feinstein Pushes To Ban America’s Most Popular Firearm, Again
It’s been nearly 25 years since Dianne Feinstein uttered those words while discussing the 1994 ban on semi-automatic rifles, handguns and shotguns.
President’s Column | Arming School Staff Offers Stronger Protection For Our Students
All law-abiding, sane Americans agree: One of our country’s top priorities should be ensuring the safety of our school children. For decades, protecting our children has been a central focus of the National Rifle Association.
Standing Guard | Media Don’t “Get” Truth About Crimes And Firearms Like Most Americans Do
In promoting itself, The Washington Post advertises that, “If you don’t get it … you don’t get it.”
Registration: Another Gun Control Measure that Doesn’t Work
Looking at Canada and Australia, there are more reasons to stand up against the prospect of firearm registration in America.
Gun Trust Can Be Helpful in Transferring Firearms to Loved Ones
Costs to create and administer gun trusts are relatively small compared with potentially negative consequences of running afoul of complex laws surrounding the use and ownership of firearms.
More Proof the Second Amendment Is a Cornerstone of Freedom
When the battle lines in the fight for freedom are so numerous, it’s worth stepping back a moment for perspective.
Wanted Fugitive Exploited Computer Glitches in NICS Background Check System to Buy Guns Four Times
Pawn shop learned about arrest warrants from NICS after wanted man left with purchased guns.
With Revenue Falling, Dick’s Sporting Goods to Remove Hunting Guns from 125 Stores
Dick’s Sporting Goods continues to pursue anti-gun policies that draw criticism from customers and employees.
South Carolina Increases Effort to Arm State Troopers
This effort is part of a greater response to equip officers to respond to school shootings.
Top 5 Reasons for Women to Start Shooting
Ladies seeking to expand their potential and unleash their inner strength should take advantage of the trend and pull the trigger.
Let’s look at belts: Five tips to be well and safely dressed
Choosing the right belt for concealed carry can make or break a situation.
SIG SAUER Sponsors A Girl & A Gun in 2019 Women’s Shooting League
The nationwide organization designed with women in mind is partnering for this year’s competitive season.
Armed Teacher Decision Survives Challenge in Ohio
Parents had sued to keep a school district from allowing educators who had been through FASTER Saves Lives to carry on campus.
Federal Expands Premium HST Line
One of the ultimate self-defense rounds is now available in 10 mm auto.
Los Angeles Discriminates Against Gun Rights Supporters
Why a prospective contractor would have to disclose its ties to NRA is unclear, but that’s what the city is trying to do.
Who Will Protect You?
As courts again rule that police have no duty to protect individual Americans, anti-gun activists continue to push schemes to make armed self-defense more difficult.
Mauser Model 1878 “Zig-Zag”
Peter Paul and Wilhelm Mauser wanted to create a revolver that would really stand out from the competition at the 1879 German military handgun trials—and with their Model 1878, dubbed the “Zig-Zag,” they had succeeded.
Anti-Gun Bills Move to House Floor This Week
Bills on “universal” background checks and one that could delay lawful firearms sales both made it through committee earlier this month.