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The Slanted Findings of a Gun-Control “Study”
It should come as no surprise that gun-control groups “found” exactly what they were looking for when they conducted a “study.”
Johnny Joey Jones Talks to Us From His Gun Room
Johnny Joey Jones brings a unique viewpoint to the discourse surrounding our civil rights. His outlook was earned in experience and he offers a positive, penetrating perspective on our struggle to keep and win back our freedom.
Police Departments Are Still Under Stress
Law-enforcement agencies are finding it difficult to retain and recruit good officers as violent crime has gone up in many areas of the country. Predictably, gun-control proponents blame law-abiding, legally armed citizens and their constitutional freedom for the results of their own soft-on-crime policies.
From The Editor: The Many Ironies of Gun-Control Politics
To stop anti-gun legislators from passing even more gun-control laws to “fix” the problems their policies are fueling, we need to tell everyone who will listen what’s really happening.
Standing Guard | NRA Files Suit To Protect Our Members’ Freedom
To President Biden, the law-abiding deserve persecution and prosecution, but the hardened criminals terrorizing neighborhoods should be left alone. It’s patently unjust and the NRA will fight it at every turn.
President’s Column | A Celebration And A Wake-Up Call
In an era when the government is increasingly being weaponized and some courts are trying to ignore the Bruen ruling, just as they ignored Heller and McDonald, you can be sure the NRA is fighting for your freedom.
Biden’s Search For A Coherent Gun-Control Message
Gun-control organizations wish to claim that Joe Biden’s achievements are underappreciated. In reality, these “achievements” only sound good if they are fabricated or distorted to mislead the public.
Senators Demand Biden Undo Attacks on School Programs
The Biden administration’s threat to withhold federal funding from elementary and secondary schools for their hunting or archery programs is drawing a strong rebuke from many in Congress.
Harris Echoes Biden’s Anti-Freedom Agenda
Kamala Harris recently laid out the Biden administration’s laundry list of anti-Second Amendment desires, and while none of it was new, none of it was good news, either.
Biden Bets on Gun Control for 2024
With the 2024 presidential election on the not-so-distant horizon, Joe Biden is set to make gun control a central component of his campaign.
A 1,000% Tax!
Anti-freedom politicians want to price you out of your rights.
FEC Agrees to Pay the NRA $25,000
The FEC agreed to pay the National Rifle Association for failing to turn over documents that were needed by the NRA to defend itself against an election lawsuit from a gun-control group.
The Armed Citizen® August 8, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
This Administration is Coming for More Than Just Firearms
The Biden administration’s recent actions show that more than just gun owners are paying the price.
Did the Mainstream Media Just Endorse an NRA Program?
The National Rifle Association has long led the way when it comes to firearms education, training and safety for people of all ages. The mainstream media, however, conveniently ignores this at every turn, but it seems even this might now be changing.
The Armed Citizen® August 4, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
2022 Law Enforcement Officer Of The Year
Deputy Mark Johns of the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office has been selected as the 2022 NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for demonstrating extraordinary valor in the line of duty while facing an armed suspect.
Volunteers: The Backbone Of The NRA
Throughout our Association’s history, the tireless efforts of volunteers over the years have aided the National Rifle Association of America in becoming the oldest, most-effective civil-rights organization in the world.
First Gear: Beretta; Streamlight and Sentry Tactical
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Lucas Hoge Is NRA Country
Lucas Hoge grew up in a small town and started playing guitar when he was 12. He honors his faith, family and love of freedom in his music and as such, Hoge is NRA Country.