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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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Federal Gun Prosecutions Rise 60 Percent in Ohio
Thirteen indictments have been announced for federal gun crimes
Parkland School Monitors Reassigned After Shooting
Unarmed security watchmen didn’t respond properly when Nikolas Cruz came on campus to carry out his attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High.
Federal Firearm Licensing System Proposed
Illinois Democrats in the U.S. House and Senate introduce companion bills that would set the stage for firearm confiscation.
Tips for Practicing Defensive Shooting
Competitive shooter Bruce Piatt recommends a progressive practice style.
Baltimore Installs ShotSpotter
System is designed to detect gunshots and alert police seconds afterward, but does it work?
Four Tips to Find the Right Ammunition
If you’re looking for the right expansion, here’s a simple test to follow and some things to consider.
Gun Sale Background Checks Set May Record
2018 has seen monthly records for three months in a row after the Florida school shooting.
Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Challenged
Gun groups seek restraining order before ordinance takes effect; hearing set for Friday.
San Antonio Teachers Train for Active Shootings
Business increased at a Texas range after the Santa Fe High School shooting.
Medal of Honor Recipient’s Monument in Limbo
New York state’s anti-gun sentiment runs deep enough to threaten memorial for Charles DeGlopper, a World War II hero.
“F--- the NRA” Candidate Drops Out
New Mexico Democrat Pat Davis made headlines when one of his campaign ads used profanity against the NRA.
Video Game That Simulates School Shooting Slammed
Parkland parents express outrage over the fact that a new video game allows players to choose to play the role of an active shooter.
Armed Citizen Stops Oklahoma Shooting
Bryan Whittle and another armed civilian confronted a gunman soon after he started shooting people near a restaurant.
Protect Your Home Against Burglars
It helps to have a plan for what to do in the event of a home invasion, and here are some tips for a good one.
Tony Holmes Discusses Shooting
Professional shooter talks about his favorite competition memories.
The Rifle That Dropped Jaws
In 1975, the film “Jaws” electrified audiences across the country.
Smith & Wesson 686 Plus Review
Whether the Performance Center 686 Plus beguiles with beauty or performance is a nettlesome question—right up to the point, that is, when you decide you don’t care what the answer is.
Gun Control and Genocide
In considering the value of the Second Amendment, it’s worth knowing what has happened in places where the right to bear arms has been squashed.
Ban All Guns, Anti-Second Amendment People Say
Don’t be deceived by the soft message of “sensible gun laws.” Today’s gun control advocates show their true colors, making a direct play toward their goal.
High Schoolers the Media Won’t Tell You About
They called it National School Walkout day. Not that this was an official holiday of any sort. Rather, it was the brainchild of professional organizers looking to use school kids as anti-freedom props.