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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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President’s Column | Make Your Voice Heard: Vote For Your Board Of Directors
A strong and involved NRA membership is the best defense against gun-control forces.
You Have My Thanks
Freedom prevailed last month thanks to the tireless work of NRA members, staff and volunteers.
Oh No, Canada!
Long beleaguered by a gun-hating, freedom-hating government, Canadian gun owners once again find themselves under siege.
The New Balance of Power
Just after the November election, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a lame-duck hearing to boost gun-control talking points.
Mexico’s Government Wants to Bankrupt Your Freedom
Mexico has extinguished its constitutional arms right and now seeks to extinguish America’s.
Will Jones Is NRA Country
Will Jones has deep roots in the Second Amendment and the American outdoor life.
First Gear | Holiday Gift Guide
Must-Haves for Gun Owners
The Armed Citizen® December 6, 2024
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms
Gun Review | Ruger LC Carbine 45
This pistol-caliber carbine is good for home defense or just fun time on the range.
So Long, Joe
A complicit mainstream media has heralded Joe Biden as a groundbreaking president, but Americans need to cut through this dishonest spin.
A Pardon for Hunter on All Gun Charges!
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, despite saying many times that he wouldn’t grant such a reprieve.
The Ongoing Fights After Bruen
Some anti-freedom politicians are hellbent at defying the Bruen decision at every turn.
Shooting Straight with Vincent Hancock
Beyond all the accomplishments and accolades, Vincent Hancock is a role model and mentor to young Americans who embrace the shooting sports.
One Last Biden Executive Order On Guns
Joe Biden couldn’t leave office without getting in one final attack on gun owners.
The Armed Citizen® November 29, 2024
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms
Our Empowering Gun Culture
It is imperative that we pass this culture down from one generation to the next.
The Importance of Youth Shooting Sports
The shooting sports teach youth safety, responsibility and respect; nevertheless, they are under attack.
American Voters Send Clear Message on Crime
Americans made it abundantly clear at the ballot box on Nov. 5 that they are fed up with soft-on-crime policies and ready for a change.
Is This Really What Americans Want?
A recent poll from Gallup purports to show that the majority of Americans want more gun control, but is that the true story?
The Armed Citizen® November 22, 2024
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms