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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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Carry Life | Revisiting The Reload, Part II
We still (politely) insist there’s just one correct way to reload your semi-auto.
The Armed Citizen® | Liquor Stores, Part 2
These armed liquor store employees have a low tolerance for lawbreakers.
American Warrior | Pearl Harbor Reflections
76 years ago this week, a signal event brought about U.S. entry into World War II.
Carry Life | Competition Prep, Pt. II
Avoid the most common competition mishap and improve your safety, too.
First Gear | Browning Plus Tactical Solutions—A Buck Mark Bonanza
Browning’s Buck Mark is great right out of the box, but TacSol has some fine additions.
New Tennessee Legislative Offices Will Permit Concealed Carry
Tennessee’s new legislative office complex will allow for carry of concealed firearms for self-defense by Right-to-Carry permit holders.
Teen Accused Of Shooting Officer Had Long Rap Sheet
In New Jersey, 19-year-old alleged gang member Delronn Mahan is accused of shooting a police officer. But the big question is, why was Mahan out on the streets in the first place?
Armed Louisiana Woman Sends Four Thieves Scrambling
In Keithville, La., a homeowner was surprised to find four men on her front doorstep, all dressed in hoods and each carrying backpacks. As for those four men, they were equally surprised to see the homeowner meet them at the door, holding her gun.
A Week Of Freedom | Oct. 29 – Nov. 3
Check out the top stories from this week on A1F Daily.
Chatterday | Saturday, November 4
A collection of quotes from this week’s Tower of 2A Babble.
Chris W. Cox: Our 5 Million Members Do Not Accept Blame
“The NRA’s 5 million members do not accept blame for a deranged madman’s actions,” NRA-ILA’s Chris W. Cox wrote in a Tuesday editorial in USA Today. “It’s time for legislators to focus on real solutions, instead of pushing an anti-gun political agenda.”
Suicide Prevention Walk Organizers Turn Away Demanding Moms
Organizers of a suicide prevention walk held in San Diego last Saturday turned away Bloomberg-funded Moms Demand Action because of the group’s strong anti-gun stance.
Antis Schedule National Gun “Buyback”
After 16 years of organizing so-called “gun buybacks,” this year pediatric surgeon Mike Hirsh is attempting to take his event nationwide.
Chicago Gang Member To Be Sentenced For Stealing Guns From Train
One of the culprits behind a massive heist of 100 new guns from a cross-country freight train has been convicted and will soon face sentencing. Unsurprisingly, those firearms were destined to end up on the streets of Chicago.
Octogenarian Arkansas Woman Fatally Shoots Home Intruder
On Sunday, a Marion, Ark., woman in her late 80s received a call at 3:30 in the morning. On the other end of the phone was her alarm company, telling her someone might be in her home. She immediately grabbed her firearm and headed towards the front door.
An Evil Wind Blows Through The Land
There’s a saying that the devil’s greatest triumph was getting people to believe he doesn’t exist. Firearm confiscation is like that.
Carry Life | Competition Prep, Part I
Competition can teach the dedicated Carry Lifer a lot, but here’s some prep to consider.
This Man Did Not Write A Second (Class) Amendment
Courts are telling gun owners they must choose between 2A rights and their other rights.
NYT Columnist Steps In It With Gun Control Remarks After Terror Attack
A man originally from Uzbekistan ran a rental truck over people on a bicycle path in New York City on Tuesday, killing eight. He was shot by NYPD officer Ryan Nash after jumping out of the vehicle and brandishing imitation firearms. This was a tragedy and an outrage—and for New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, an opportunity for a cheap gun control plug.
Indiana Committee Votes To Remove Concealed-Carry “Hurdles”
Hoosiers could find it less complicated to carry a gun for self-defense purposes next year. On Tuesday, the Indiana Joint Committee on Judiciary and Public Policy voted 15-5 in favor of “remov[ing] hurdles that restrict the ability of law abiding Hoosiers to exercise their state and federal constitutional rights to bear arms and defend themselves.”