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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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Henry Lever Action .410 Shotgun Revew
To say that lever-action firearms are of iconic American stature risks, to borrow from poet Alexander Pope, damning them with faint praise.
The .40-Caliber Didn’t Meet Expectations
Created at the behest of the FBI, now that law enforcement agencies have shied away from it, is “The Great Compromise” done?
Springfield Armory XD-S Mod.2 Auction to Benefit Police Families
Proceeds from the sale of the latest 9 mm pistol from Springfield will benefit survivors of law enforcement officers who were killed on duty.
NRA is 6 Million Strong
One of the unintended consequences of gun-bashing it that NRA membership sets a new record.
Bankrolling Gun Bans
John Arnold—who made a fortune at Enron—and his wife Laura have added their names to the list of billionaires attempting to use their largesse to subvert the Constitution.
Rampant Violent Crime in the U.K.
“Every kitchen contains lethal knives which are potential murder weapons. Why do we need 8-inch or 10-inch kitchen knives with points?” – Retiring Luton Crown Court Judge Nic Madge
Gov. John Bel Edwards Loosening Rules On Guns In Churches
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards in late May signed into law Senate Bill 402, which aims to increase safety by expanding access to armed security in churches, synagogues and mosques.
Trump’s Export Reforms Will Benefit Industry, Security and Gun Owners
The Trump administration is launching a major effort to reform America’s complicated system of rules governing the export of firearms, firearm parts, components, accessories and ammunition.
Candidate Proposes More Gun And Ammo Taxes
Florida gubernatorial candidate Chris King has openly embraced gun control restrictions, including an “assault weapons” ban, magazine bans and so-called “universal” background checks.
Mayor Wants to Pay Criminals to Not Murder
Say you’re the mayor of a crime-ridden city that is closing facilities due to budget shortfalls, and only five years ago became the largest city in U.S. history to declare bankruptcy.
Sportsman’s Team Challenge Draws 50+ Teams
Fifty teams competed in the multi-discipline Bass Pro Shop-sponsored match in Missouri.
President’s Column | Defeating The Repeal Of The Second Amendment
With an all-out assault against gun rights, now is the time for NRA members to stand tall and fight to protect our right to keep and bear arms.
Voting Matters Every Election
Upon reading America’s 1st Freedom in June, I experienced that unsettling sensation when you feel that something isn’t good.
Standing Guard | Summer Break Doesn’t Mean School Safety Is On Recess
The last thing kids are thinking about now is going back to school, but school security should be on the mind of all parents.
Fobus Creates Patriotic Holsters to Benefit Veterans Health
A portion of the proceeds from the special-run holsters and magazine pouches will go to the Boot Campaign, which runs a health and wellness initiative for veterans.
Kim Rhode Wins ISSF World Cup
Rhode bested more than 200 competitors to win her 21st gold medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation match in Tucson, Ariz.
Toronto Looks for Citywide Ban on Handgun Sales
After most recent shooting, the city council voted 41-4 to ask Canada’s federal government to approve the restriction.
Three P’s of Shooting: Practice, Practice, Practice
Tony Holmes’ advice to become proficient at defensive shooting is simple enough.
Florida Pol Plays Off of Parkland to Condemn NRA
Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Greene sends out brochure saying “NRA turns our kids into targets”
Massachusetts Gun Restrictions Get Appellate Review
On the heels of a 9th-Circuit ruling regarding open carry in Hawaii, 1st Circuit considers similar case out of Boston.