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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
Updated: 2 days 51 min ago
Crimson Trace Celebrates 25 Years
The company celebrates its milestone in the changing landscape of laser sights.
SIG M18 Aces Army Reliability Test
SIG Sauer’s compact version of the military’s Modular Handgun System surpasses expectations.
Galco Is Golden
Holster company celebrates 50 years in business.
Congress Pushes Gun Control
Some proposals could easily turn law-abiding gun owners into criminals.
Broadway Goes Hollywood in Terms of Gun Control
Producer of “Oklahoma!” pledges donations to anti-gun groups.
South Dakota Joins List of Constitutional Carry States
Gov. Kristi Noem signs NRA-backed legislation.
Great American Outdoor Show Opens This Weekend
Celebrity appearances will be part of the show, so plan on visiting more than one day.
Sitka Gear Expands Women’s Line
Women’s Waterfowl System was introduced at SHOT Show.
Pittsburgh Officials Put Themselves Above the Law
Even though the district attorney says gun restriction plan is illegal, the city council stands by its push.
Check-Mate Industries Moving to Georgia
New York’s unfriendly attitude toward guns prompts the relocation.
Crossroads of the West Sues to Hold Gun Shows
Del Mar Fairgrounds has suspended the event after more than 30 years of shows.
Why Hearing Protection is Important
When it comes to range safety, personal health is important too.
Junior Air Rifle Camp Registration Opens
The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s summer camp lineup runs from June to August.
The Gipper's Gun
A .45-cal. recreation of a classic American flintlock long rifle with a 42-inch barrel is on display.
Steyr Zephyr II Reviewed
There’s merit in the notion of starter rigs. Maximum tech and longed-for glitz are easy to justify from the “want” perspective, but those things can get in the way of establishing actual competence in any undertaking.
Do Anti-Gunners Really Want to Stop School Shootings?
If they did, they'd realize that the gun isn't the problem. Now, a report on the Parkland shooting bears us out.
Black and Armed in America
Colion Noir takes claims that the Second Amendment is racist personally.
SHOT Show sees EDC 9 from Springfield Armory; Winchester’s Highly Versatile New Caliber
New products from Springfield Armory and Winchester showcase great versatility and excellent design.
SHOT Show Debuts Kimber EDC; Stoeger Affordable Home Defense; Winchester Family Fun
New products from Kimber and Winchester offer good defense and fun for all.
Moving Further from Dissenter
Retired Associate Justice John Paul Stevens recently told The New York Times just how anti-gun he really is.