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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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The Armed Citizen® October 29, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
Biden's Gun-Control Master Plan
Cutting away the misinformation and outright lies from this administration is how we much fight back.
The House Has a New Speaker
The new Speaker of the House is a “leading defender” of your Second Amendment rights.
From the Editor | This is the Civil-Rights Battle of Today
The political idea that America’s law-abiding gun owners are responsible for crime is so provably untrue, it’s laughable.
Standing Guard | America Herself Is At Stake In Next Year’s Election
Too many people believe that America is so big, so strong, so powerful and so enduring that it will last forever. But NRA members know the lessons of history, and so, to keep this nation strong, we have a role to play.
President’s Column | Election Day Countdown: Plan To Win
Many of today’s media outlets want to crush your Second Amendment freedom. Countering it will take all the voices and votes that we can muster.
Executive Overreach: Biden Admin Attacks Lawful Firearm Sales
The Biden administration’s proposed changes to the ATF ’s requirements of who qualifies as a gun dealer are yet another trap for the law-abiding.
A Win for Freedom in Louisiana
Jeff Landry was recently elected to be the next governor of the Bayou State in what can only be described as a win for constitutional freedoms.
Following Terrorist Attack, Israel Relaxes Gun Laws and Arms Civilians
Following an unprecedented terrorist attack on civilians that indiscriminately targeted even the elderly, women and children, Israel has loosened its gun laws and is distributing firearms to civilians.
NRA Announces New Writing Competition
The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund recently announced a new writing competition for law students. This competition offers thousands of dollars in scholarship for winners.
New Mexico’s Governor Now Wants What?
Instead of backing down, New Mexico’s governor is doubling down.
The Armed Citizen® October 11, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
NRA Supports Hunters For The Hungry
Since 1991, Hunters for the Hungry has supplied hundreds of thousands of pounds of venison to homeless shelters, soup kitchens and food banks across the United States.
Jesse Wayne Taylor Is NRA Country
Since 2021, Jesse Wayne Taylor has been the music instructor for CreatiVets. Now he gets to spend his days teaching the veterans of our country how to write songs to process their emotions and play instruments.
First Gear: ISOtunes, Mission First Tactical and Liberty Gun Lube
Must-haves for gun owners.
On the Safe Side
Not all storage options are up to the task they advertise. Secure-storage options come in all sizes and with many innovative entry options, from typical keypads to RFID wristbands. Get the best protection you can afford.
Philadelphia Law Enforcement Can’t Keep Track of Its Own Firearms
Philadelphia’s sheriff blames guns for the actions of criminals, but reports show her department can’t even keep track of guns in their possession.
The Armed Citizen® October 6, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
Judge Orders New York to Pay the NRA
A New York judge recently ordered the state of New York to pay the NRA in legal fees following last year’s landmark Bruen decision.
NRA Gun Collector Programs
No doubt you have read about NRA’s Eddie Eagle program or the National Matches, but did you know that these are just two of the 130 programs administered by NRA General Operations personnel?