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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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“Face the Nation” Airs ATF Propaganda
What transpired in this interview showcases how the ATF has become another arm of the most anti-gun administration in history.
These Magazines are the Standard
Firearms magazines capable of holding 10 or more rounds, often mislabeled as “high-capacity” or “large-capacity” magazines, are overwhelmingly preferred nationally by law-abiding gun owners.
Can Mexico Get Away With This?
A group of Mexican officials, in coordination with American gun-control proponents, want to make American firearms manufacturers pay billions of dollars because of the violent, evil actions of drug cartels in Mexico.
This Professor is Not Politically Correct
This is a perspective on the Second Amendment worth hearing.
From the Editor | A Time for Celebration
The NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, held in Dallas, Texas, next month, are a time for celebration of freedom.
Standing Guard | NRA Members Put Tough Talk Into Even Tougher Action
NRA members show, year after year, that they will stand and fight for freedom.
President’s Column | Don’t Fall For Oft-Repeated Lies
It is no surprise that the enemies of our freedom have been lying for decades, but today, their lies are more dangerous than ever.
NRA Wins Historic Victory For America’s Veterans
It was a long time coming, but this nation’s veterans, who fought for our rights, can finally seek the help they need while knowing their own rights will also be protected.
So the D.C. Police Department Came Under ATF Scrutiny
Recent reports found that the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, as the District’s sole FFL, came under scrutiny from the ATF.
The Armed Citizen® April 8, 2024
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
Biden is Pushing This Scheme Forward in a Big Way
Biden is doubling down on pushing one of his preferred policies.
Here’s What AI Says About Gun Control
While the old saying “garbage in, garbage out” has been around a lot longer than artificial intelligence (AI), it seems to be an especially poignant way to describe AI concerning politics and gun control.
The Armed Citizen® April 5, 2024
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
War Hippies Are NRA Country
War Hippies don’t just create great country tunes—they’re committed to supporting the military, military families and other charitable efforts.
First Gear: Rise Armament’s Range Med Kit, Skinner Sights Biothane Super Sling, Hellcat Pro/Viridian CTL Combo Holster
Must-Haves for Gun Owners
NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Awards
Don’t miss the May 1 deadline to apply for the NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Awards!
Gun Skills | Occluded Dots
Red-dot sights are great, but what happens if they become occluded? No problem … if you’ve learned how to use them that way.
Gun Review | LFA Challenger
This pistol-caliber carbine is a reliable, compact 9 mm that shines in the competitive arena, but it is also a top candidate for a home-defense platform.
Biden’s Playbook Can’t Suppress This
Biden, and those of his ilk, routinely point to criminals as justification for “solutions” that have nothing to do with reducing violent crime. This is something more people need to understand.
What the Mainstream Media Won’t Tell You About Polls
Polls can be deceptive and easily manipulated. Much of the mainstream media uses misleading polls to support their preferred agenda, but here’s what they won’t tell you.