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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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NRA School Shield: Free of Politics, Free of Charge
The NRA School Shield is training America’s schools to protect America’s children—without charging them a dime.
Mass Shootings by the Real Numbers
Is America really home to 31 percent of mass shootings? Crime Prevention Research Center’s effort disputes professor's claim, shows he's way off base.
Too Young or Too Old to Own a Gun?
A common theme among anti-gun extremists is what we refer to as the Goldilocks approach to limiting access to firearms by law-abiding citizens.
Kavanaugh Would Uphold Heller
On May 20, 2016, candidate Donald Trump told the NRA members gathered at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Louisville, Ky., “I will never let you down, I will protect the Second Amendment.” At that moment, the president’s power to nominate U.S. Supreme Court justices was forefront in the minds of NRA members.
Friends of NRA Awards $18,000 in Grants in Arkansas
The money comes from fundraising efforts associated with Friends of NRA banquets, where proceeds are designed to benefit youth shooting sports teams.
Marion Hammer Sets Record Straight on NRA Member "Opinions"
When you read an article in the mainstream media that says "NRA members think," be aware they're generalizing. NRA membership rolls are private.
Kansas Prof Disparages Second Amendment in Syllabus
This instructor so fears guns that he refuses to hold office hours on campus.
Standing Guard |The New York Times Say Punishing Gun Crimes is Bad
The newspaper published an article criticizing Attorney General Jeff Sessions for cracking down on gun crime by enforcing existing laws.
NRA Carry Guard Expo Coming to Richmond, Va.
The second annual gathering will include new workshops that will benefit those who carry for defensive purposes.
Cam's Corner | Armed Citizens In The News
Some armed citizen stories go viral while others go unreported. What makes the difference?
Score One for Free Speech About the NRA
A parent wins the argument after a teacher harassed a couple of students for wearing NRA T-shirts in school.
Bryan Whittle Discusses Stopping Oklahoma Shooter
He engaged and stopped a deranged shooter from taking the lives of his fellow Oklahoma City citizens, becoming an Oklahoma hero.
Walther CCP M2 is a Joy to Shoot
Softcoil gas-delayed blowback technology reduces felt recoil and allows quick reacquisition of target.
Media Coverage Inspires More Mass Shooters
In their monomaniacal crusade for gun control in the aftermath of a mass shooting, mainstream media inadvertently stimulate even more mass shooters.
2018 Election is an Important Midterm
One side or the other of the gun debate will be celebrating the night of Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Here’s how to ensure it’s our side.
Chris Cox Addresses Turning Point USA
The Executive Director of NRA-ILA took the message of preserving our firearms freedom to hundreds of high school students who attended the leadership summit.
Kahr “Thin Blue Line” PM9 Honors Police
Special design pays tribute to law enforcement officers who protect and serve.
Elizabeth Warren’s NRA Donation Sham
In late May, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., bravely proclaimed, “I’m running for re-election to the U.S. Senate here in Massachusetts, and I pledge not to take a single penny from the National Rifle Association.” Her video appeared on news site NowThis.
Winchester in Silver
Winchester’s first repeater marked with the company name was the Model 1866, a lever-action that utilized the same .44 rimfire cartridges that the Henry rifle had fired in the American Civil War.
Schumer Has Flip-Flopped on Guns
In looking at his past, one can see that the anti-gun senator will do whatever is politically expedient at the time.