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America's 1st 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 ATF Has a New Leader
Kash Patel, who was recently confirmed and sworn in as the director of the FBI, is now also the acting director of the ATF.
Court Decides If Gun Owners Can Be Fined For Not Reporting Thefts Within Two Days
The ordinance in question punished awful gun owners whose firearms are stolen.
The Future Of Your NRA
With a clear commitment to transparency and a laser focus on what matters, together, we will make this the most-impactful year yet.
National Interstate Reciprocity: A Policy Whose Time Has Come
The possibility of national reciprocity for lawful concealed carry is far closer than ever before.
How To Get The Most From Your Self-Defense Pistol
When it comes to getting the most from your self-defense pistol, ammunition is a good place to start.
Young Adults Have Constitutional Rights
A panel of judges found that the federal ban on FFLs selling handguns to 18-to-20-year-old adults violates the Second Amendment.
Anti-Gunners Want the Government to Pay for Their Propaganda
The Trump administration is cracking down on what many call wasteful, partisan government spending and anti-gun “researchers” are worried.
California Did What?
While California’s assistance to Mexico may surprise some, the attempt to undermine Americans’ Second Amendment rights shouldn’t.
Suppressors Are Preventive Medicine
Despite decades of outright hostility toward the very idea of gun ownership from academic medical organizations, they are now changing their tune on suppressors.
Pro-Gun Bills Reintroduced in Congress
These pieces of pro-gun legislation are worth following.
From the Editor | Innovation and the Second Amendment
The robust American marketplace has long driven innovation to give a free people better means to defend themselves.
Standing Guard | The NRA Leadership Team
It takes a team of talented, competent individuals to defend and, where necessary, to win back your Second Amendment freedom.
The Truth About So-Called “Ghost Guns”
Gun-control advocates and anti-gun politicians thrive on much of the public’s ignorance of gun laws and policies.
President’s Column | Looking To The Future
We must remain vigilant and ready for the fights ahead.
10 Thought-Provoking Things About American Gun Ownership
There are many parts of American gun ownership that are unique and interesting.
California’s Surprise Attacks on Our Freedom
This interview with Dan Reid, NRA-ILA managing director of state and local affairs, covers a lot of the legal and legislative ground NRA members’ dues and contributions make possible.
The Armed Citizen® February 14, 2025
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms
How USAID Funded the War on the Second Amendment
For years, American taxpayers have unknowingly been funding ideological crusades that have little to do with the nation’s interests and everything to do with advancing leftist causes.
Anti-Gun Extremists Never Rest
Court activity seems to never rest and neither do anti-gun extremists who want to deprive citizens of the right to bear arms.
First Gear | Galco Walkabout 3.0, TAG Precision, Streamlight’s Microstream USB Pocket Light
Must-haves for gun owners