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America's 1st 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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The Long Hard Road To Freedom
Promoting the defense of the right to keep and bear arms of NRA’s more than 5 million members, as well as tens of millions more law-abiding gun owners and Second Amendment supporters, is a distinct privilege I cherish every day.
When the Facts Become Inconvenient for the Mainstream Media
When an anti-Semitic sociopath attacked those attending a service in a synagogue in Poway, Calif., heroes in waiting leapt into action.
How Creeping Socialism Threatens The Second Amendment
Look no further than the devastating situation in Venezuela to see what happens when a socialist government confiscates the guns of law-abiding citizens.
Campus Scary
Once known as strongholds for the free exchange of ideas, many American universities have become no-speech zones—particularly if you speak out in support of the Second Amendment.
Will A Free People Allow Their Government To Gag Gun Owners?
Elected officials, who swore to uphold the Constitution, are using the power given them by voters to destroy their Second Amendment rights—by eliminating their First Amendment rights.
Paper Shotgun Shells Experiencing a Revival
Nostalgia, environmental concerns, and increased demand by target shooters are contributing to greater popularity of paper shotshells.
Criminals Exploit Facebook to Sell Guns
Anti-gun activists fail to realize social media platforms have become marketplaces where criminals illegally buy, sell and trade firearms.
This Anti-Gun Wannabe President Already Put His Left Foot in His Mouth
In the long history of forgotten presidential hopefuls who ran aground due to their misunderstandings of America it is hard find a more stupefying example than Rep. Eric Swalwell.
California Gun Ownership Doubles Despite Tougher Rules
The Golden State sees registered gun owners double since 2012.
Spotlight on Friends of NRA Volunteer Sarah Cortez, “Cop-Poet of America”
Saying “I Love America” is dear to the heart of reserve deputy Sarah Cortez, volunteer for the Houston-Metro Friends of NRA.
#NotMeSD Launched for Women Gun Owners in California
Women who support Second Amendment rights are organizing to help others find the information they need.
Gun Owners Use Virtual Reality To Prepare For Self-Defense Situations
A course offered by U.S. Law Shield of Kentucky uses virtual reality to prepare firearm owners for life-or-death situations.
North Carolina Sees Increase in Concealed Handgun Permits Across State
State now ranks 10th highest in nation for number of permits.
National Wild Turkey Federation Helps Pass on Hunting Traditions, Safety Lessons to Kids
After 5-year hiatus, NWTF holds event in Colorado to spread knowledge about hunting heritage, conservation ethics, and firearm safety to a new generation.
Illinois Gun Owners March on Capitol For Their Rights
Pro-gun advocates marched on the Illinois State Capitol during the Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day.
Why Anti-Gun Politicians Are So Scared of This CA Judge’s Ruling
Sometimes a judge says things so plainly and with so much old-fashioned American commonsense anyone paying attention is left speechless.
Man Gets Prison Time for Using False Info to Buy Guns Found at Violent Crime Scenes
After providing false information to licensed firearms dealer, man makes purchase, walks away with 9 firearms—2 end up at a robbery and a shooting.
Elderly Man Reflects on Centuries’ Old Family Tradition for Boys on Hunting and Gun Safety
Having his father’s rifle for nearly 80 years, he says it’s his “pride and joy, as it was my father’s.”
Carry Optics Pistols: Everything Old Is New Again
Five things that have changed over the years to benefit those who carry concealed.
Taxpayer-Funded CDC Gun Research Again Discussed
But gun rights supporters have legitimate concerns about the motivations behind the scheme.