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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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Updated: 2 weeks 6 days ago

U.S. Virgin Islands Politician Uses Hurricane To Order Gun Confiscation

Thu, 09/07/2017 - 00:02

The governor of an American territory has instructed his National Guard to take firearms and ammunition from private citizens in the face of an impending natural disaster.

More Fake News On NRA And Race

Thu, 09/07/2017 - 00:00

Editor Mark Chesnut reveals yet another fake news story claiming that NRA is a racist organization.

First NRA Carry Guard Expo Draws 14,127 Attendees

Wed, 09/06/2017 - 00:14

By all accounts, the National Rifle Association’s inaugural NRA Carry Guard Expo was a huge success. More than 14,000 people attended the personal protection and home defense show held at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.

Texas Sheriff Sends Strong Warning To Potential Looters

Wed, 09/06/2017 - 00:12

Disturbed by reports of looting in the Houston area in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the sheriff in a nearby county is taking a no-nonsense approach to protecting the struggling residents of his county.

Pro-2A Laws Take Effect In Texas

Wed, 09/06/2017 - 00:08

Texas gun owners have reason to celebrate, as seven pro-gun bills became law last Friday. NRA-ILA reports that the following bills have all gone into effect.

Armed Florida Lawn Worker Drives Away Attempted Robbers

Wed, 09/06/2017 - 00:06

He’s known in Orlando neighborhoods as a hard worker, appreciated for the attention to detail in his lawn service. And the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said that while he was tending to a lawn last Friday, three men pulled up in a red car, pulled out guns and attempted to rob him.

Exercise Your Freedom | Reholstering

Wed, 09/06/2017 - 00:04

One thing to never do in a hurry—reholster your handgun.

The Armed Citizen® | Memphis, TN

Wed, 09/06/2017 - 00:02

Armed Citizens in Memphis don’t stop at dialing 911.

Expo Proves Chief Flynn Is Wrong About Concealed Carry

Wed, 09/06/2017 - 00:00

Cam Edwards says Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn should apologize to concealed-carry permit holders, especially now that the NRA Carry Guard Expo has revealed that he’s completely wrong.

Meeting On Campus Carry Concerns Draws Only One Person

Tue, 09/05/2017 - 00:08

With campus carry taking effect at Georgia colleges and Universities on July 1, administrators at Augusta University thought it would be prudent to have a gathering to address questions and concerns students might have about the law.

Congresswoman Calls NRA Members A “Domestic Security Threat”

Mon, 08/14/2017 - 03:12

Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., sits on the Homeland Security Committee. So when the Congresswoman recklessly tweeted on Thursday night that “NRA and Dana Loesch are quickly becoming domestic security threats under President Trump”—in essence, declaring war on law-abiding gun owners—it did not go unnoticed.

Solving Baltimore’s Murder Problem

Mon, 08/14/2017 - 00:04

Stacy Washington explores strategies to help curb violent crime in Baltimore and other large cities.

“Death Wish” Exposes The Left’s Alarming Hypocrisy On Guns

Mon, 08/14/2017 - 00:02

Frequent A1F Daily contributor Frank Miniter explores the anti-freedom Left’s attack on the new “Death Wish” movie.

Anti-Gunners Try To Blame Gun Owners For Any Tragedy

Mon, 08/14/2017 - 00:00

When a Minnesota mosque was attacked, a state gun-ban group attempted to blame pro-gun organizations—until they were called on it.

First Gear | First Gun

Sun, 08/13/2017 - 00:00

We may justify a Browning Buck Mark as a starter handgun, but you’ll keep it as a winner.

Liberal Group Helping Anti-Gun Candidates Run For Office

Sat, 08/12/2017 - 00:10

Following the loud and resounding conservative message that was sent at the polls in 2016, a group of liberals has formed Run For Something to recruit young progressives into politics. They’re looking for diverse candidates who are well-connected and will help to form a Democratic caucus. The criteria, as outlined on their website, includes men and women under 35 who are, among other things, anti-gun.