First Freedom
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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Meet The New Executive Director
Our job is to make sure that the NRA is prepared to succeed in electing pro-gun representatives at all levels who will defend the Second Amendment. It’s hard work but I know that we are all up to the task.
Colt Ford Is NRA Country
Colt Ford is just a guy who loves the outdoors, his country and the American way of life.
Some Good News About Suppressors
If you’re one of the many buyers whose suppressor or other restricted item is stuck in review limbo, things might be getting better.
The Armed Citizen® May 12, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
First Gear: Must-Haves For Gun Owners
Must-haves for gun owners.
Florida Fights Back Against Woke Governance
The Sunshine State isn’t stopping in its defense of our Second Amendment rights.
NRA to Biden: You’re Failing
It’s clear that in his quest to “defeat the NRA,” and by extension his goal of limiting an American civil right, President Biden is failing.
NRA Salutes Law Enforcement Heroes
NRA is a proud sponsor and supporter of the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in Toledo, Ohio, to honor law enforcement officers who have gone above and beyond in the line of duty.
The NRA's Competitive Shooting Journal
Shooting Sports USA, the National Rifle Association of America’s monthly journal for competitive shooting fans, has been reporting on competitiveshooting for more than 100 years.
When Politicians Push Gun Control, This Happens
As anti-Second Amendment politicians in a few states continue to push, and even pass, gun bans and other legislation that infringes on Americans’ constitutional rights, they’re seeing increased firearms sales in those same states.
The Armed Citizen® May 5, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
South Dakota Chooses Freedom at NRA Annual Meetings
The NRA-ILA Annual Leadership Forum provides gun-rights supporters with one of their best opportunities of the year to hear from freedom-loving politicians who unabashedly support lawful American gun owners.
The Nation’s Petri Dish For Gun Control
California, the birthplace of banning semi-automatics they mislabel “assault weapons,” has long been considered a laboratory for oppressive and ineffective gun control.
Signs Don’t Stop Evildoers
The repeated insistence from some politicians that "gun-free zones" will stop criminals is possibly the stupidest part of the gun-control orthodoxy.
From Near-Extinction To Modern Rebirth
The Second Amendment was once facing extinction, but it has since made a return to prominence, in no small part thanks to the NRA and its members.
This Needed to Be Said
Now and then in congressional hearings, something so honest and off-script happens that we should stop and pay attention.
What’s in the Washington State Gun Ban
Things went from bad to worse for Washington state gun owners on April 25, when anti-Second Amendment Gov. Inslee signed a punitive ban on many common semi-automatic firearms.
Gun Skills: Inducing Stress
Inducing stress into even a simple shooting routine will reveal weaknesses in your approach and force you to focus and adapt.
The Anti-Second Amendment Biden Wants a Second Term
It’s official, Biden and Harris are seeking a second term.
Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Equalizer
The Equalizer is a good gun for most and a great gun for new shooters and those who struggle with standard semi-automatics.