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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NRA’s Big Year Ahead
Happy New Year to all NRA members, new and old!
Anatomy of a Traffic Stop
Every armed citizen needs to know what to say and how to behave if they are ever pulled over by the police or encounter a traffic stop.
The Armed Citizen® December 30, 2022
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
Hypocritical Elites Protected While Wanting You Defenseless
There’s a big gap between what the progressive elite preaches as their “transformative vision of public safety” for you and me, and what many of them see as appropriate for their special selves.
The 2022 Midterms: A Thank You To Our Members And Our Promise To Keep Fighting!
It's clear that many pro-gun Americans did their duty and strove, honorably and effectively, to uphold our essential freedoms.
How to Carry Your Freedom Across America
The Second Amendment is in the U.S. Bill of Rights, but it is nevertheless legally perilous to travel around America with this right. Here is a guide for how to travel today and what needs to happen so we can better carry this freedom with us.
MidwayUSA’s Potterfields Donate Building And Land
Larry and Brenda Potterfield of MidwayUSA generously donated a 139,120-square-foot warehouse and 8.81 acres of land in Boone County, Mo., to The NRA Foundation.
The Financial War on Our Freedom
The Biden administration has been waging a war on firearms makers and dealers. Meanwhile, some financial companies have behaved as if they are gun-control-activist groups.
Gun Review: TISAS PX-9 Duty
This pistol is built to accommodate nearly any hand size or style, has a 20+ capacity and includes a threaded barrel and holster, all within a reasonable price point.
New York Can’t Get Away With This
When the U.S. Supreme Court tossed out New York state's "good cause" requirement, the state responded with a "good moral character" requirement that is, perhaps, even worse.
The Armed Citizen® December 23, 2022
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
Government Agencies Should Not Be Doing This
The CDC has been caught red-handed deleting some very important statistics.
From The Editor: What Now?
After a very close election led to a divided Congress, we have to ask what is now in store for our Second Amendment freedom and we must prepare for future struggles to retain and, in come places, to win back our rights.
President’s Column | Bruen: A Sea-Change Moment
For decades, the NRA has fought to make sure that Americans have the right to self-defense and protection outside their homes.
Standing Guard | Biden Vows To Ban Guns— Now We Must Vow To Stop Him
Now is the time to stand with the "brick wall" of NRA members and fight back against revolving-door-justice policies that continue to make our city streets dangerous.
Collaborating Against Liberty
It should generate considerable disgust that gun-control advocates are now collaborating with foreign governments to undermine the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans.
Give This Year and Receive Tax Savings Next Year
If you're still Christmas shopping, here's an idea to consider.
The Fight for Freedom in Oregon Explained
In the midst of an NRA-backed lawsuit challenging an Oregon law before it has even taken effect, the state is now trying to tap the brakes on its implementation.
Lauren Boebert is Headed Back to Congress
The Colorado congresswoman initially rose to viral fame after challenging former Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s gun-confiscation plans at a Colorado event during the latter’s failed presidential run.
Pelosi Passes the Anti-Gun Torch
While Nancy Pelosi is not retiring altogether, she is stepping down from her position of leadership. It is welcome news that such a staunch opponent of the Second Amendment is stepping down, but what of her successor?