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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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President’s Column | Let Her Be Counted As An NRA Member
The Second Amendment is for everyone. You have read these words in my columns before. Our Second Amendment-guaranteed civil liberties offer us a choice for protecting ourselves, protecting our families and protecting the communities that make up the unique fabric of our country.
Arizona Rangers Get Grant for Firearm Training
The NRA Foundation gives almost $5,000 to cover the costs associated with firearm training and certification for the Rangers.
Standing Guard | Post Publicizes Anti-Gun Study That Even An Anti-Gunner Questions
NRA members have long been well aware of the anti-Second Amendment bias of the national news media. I’ve been calling out their fake news for decades and America’s gun owners have, for decades, stood up to the media lies and fought for the truth about our constitutional freedom.
HSUS Executive Investigated on Sexual Harassment Charges
Allegations against Wayne Pacelle further tarnish Humane Society's image.
Dana Loesch Notices Trend Benefiting Women
The NRA spokeswoman, who was at the SHOT Show in January, talks with Grant Stinchfield about how firearm manufacturers are showing off products that are better suited to women.
Marion Hammer Testifies for Guns in Florida Churches
Florida Senate Bill 1048 brings the issue of private property rights, and how they relate to firearms, to the fore.
Gun Control Advocates Condemn Police for Teaching Cadets About Firearms
Hard-line Brits contend that constabulary shouldn’t be trying to get teens interested in guns, even insofar as their role in protecting.
Iowa Looks to Add Gun Amendment to State Constitution
The Hawkeye State could become the fourth state to provide the strongest level of protection for our fundamental right to keep and bear arms.
Stephen Willeford Invited to State of the Union
The man who stopped a gunman’s rampage in November will appear at the State of the Union Address Tuesday.
Gun Photos Allowed in Minnesota School’s Yearbook
The Crookston School Board reached a compromise after an early ruling that no gun photos would be allowed; those on shooting team are exempted from guideline.
Gun Commemorates Trump Presidency
Jesse James makes one 1911 to honor Donald Trump
NRA Stresses Importance of 2018 Elections
The NRA-ILA Executive Director was on NRATV with Cam Edwards at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas and discussed an array of topics that are vital to keeping our firearms freedom.
Bruce Piatt Offers Tips for New Shooters
Cross-discipline competitor provides a three-step improvement process.
SHOT Show: Day 4’s New Guns
SHOT Show closes and our family of NRA publications combine to provide coverage on a new array of guns and accessories.
SHOT Show: Archon Type B is Worth a Look
Another high-capacity, 9 mm striker-fired pistol might sound ordinary, but the Archon Type B stands out.
SHOT Show 2018: Day 3’s Top Guns
Although guns are incorporating more technology, classic designs still rule, as today's picks show.
Weatherby Moves Manufacturing Headquarters to Wyoming
Weatherby, long based in California, is the latest gun maker to get a foothold in a more gun-friendly state.
SHOT Show 2018: Day 2’s New Guns
This year promises an array of new guns you just have to check out.
ZRODelta to Produce Genesis Pistol near Charlotte
The gun will be the company’s first firearm, complementing its pre-existing business of making precision shooting accessories.
SHOT Show 2018: Day 1’s New Guns
SIG, Glock, Mossberg and Springfield have new guns for 2018 that will excite.