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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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Tom Steyer Tries to Buy Florida Governorship
The billionaire anti-gunner has earmarked $6.6 million for Andrew Gillum’s campaign so far.
Why Democrats are Really Trying to Take Down Kavanaugh
The challenges against the Supreme Court nominee have less to do with him and more to do with his stance on guns.
Congrats, Gun Owners! You're Almost Back To 5-4.
Ten years ago, the Supreme Court found for an individual right to own a gun by a one-vote margin. Would Heller do any better in today’s court?
Divided Appeals Panel Upholds California Ban On Post-2013 Pistols
Imagine if California, to combat what the Legislature considered the serious problem of manmade global warming, required all new vehicles sold by car dealers in the state to run on grass clippings, rather than fossil fuels.
DeWalle Freres Shotgun Offers Double the Fun
A double-barreled shotgun usually offers just two charges, but this unusual Belgian-proof DeWalle Freres superimposed charge gun doubles that.
JP Rifles: GMR-15 Pistol Caliber Carbine Reviewed
A not-so-new notion seems especially apropos to our JP pistol caliber carbine—the only thing better than a clean GMR-15 is a dirty one. And the more, and more recently dirtied, the better.
Mail Call: Let Us Speak With Our Actions
A participant in NRA's Youth Education Summit has the right approach to dealing with the gun bashers.
Ideal Defensive Load Isn’t Practical
When looking for ammunition with the best stopping power, keep things like recoil in mind.
Gun Bans Are Why Elections Matter
America's 1st Freedom is devoting a majority of our coverage to this November’s midterm elections, and it’s not hard to see why.
NRA Special Edition Ruger 1911 Offered Exclusively By Davidson’s Gallery of Guns
The longtime supporter of the NRA has fashioned a modern take on an American classic.
A Changing Federal Judiciary Offers Hope, but There’s Still Work to be Done
Lower-level courts have thumbed their noses at Supreme Court rulings regarding guns. There are reasons to hope that trend will change.
Virginia Attorney General Rejects School District’s Proposal to Arm Teachers
Lee County, Virginia was attempting to arm school staff to improve security.
Freedom Hunters Awarded $85K by Benelli Invitational
Sporting clays event funds outdoor experiences for soldiers and military families of the association.
President’s Column | This Election Requires Participation from “Freedom’s Army” of NRA Members
The most pivotal election of our lives is only a few weeks away, and I have just one question: What are WE going to do about it?
NRA Hunter Education Course Available to New Mexico Residents
For the tech savvy, NRA Hunter Education makes it easy for residents of the Land of Enchantment to meet the state’s requirements for getting a hunting license.
Standing Guard | Democrats Make Gun Control a “Litmus Test”—a Test They’ll Fail
Make no mistake. This election is about your Second Amendment … your guns … your freedom.
The F.E.W., the Proud, but Not the Marines—Well, Maybe Some
Foundation for Exceptional Warriors brings adventure-based opportunities to experience a sense of team similar to what the military offered.
Gillum Fundraiser with Broward County Sheriff Criticized
Father of a child who was killed in the Parkland, Fla., school shooting calls tactic “absolutely disgraceful.”
University of Nebraska Police Can Carry Guns Again
After more than four decades of not being able to carry, law enforcement officers at the Kearney, Neb., campus can strap on sidearms.
March For Our Lives Co-Founder Leaves Group
Cameron Kasky discusses his departure and says he mishandled some things while he was active in the gun control fight.