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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 | The Life-Saver: Vigilance
Preserving innocent life is predicated on the protection of our Second Amendment freedoms.
The “Terrorist” Next Door
In 2021, the National School Boards Association sent a letter to the Biden administration seeking to have concerned parents labeled as "terrorists" for simply speaking up at school-board meetings.
Sometimes, Even Hollywood Gets It Right
Yellowstone is a rare instance where firearms are treated simply as tools, with respect, and are not inappropriately sensationalized at the same time.
Armed Self-Defense: One Fateful Day In March
If you listen to the Los Angeles Times, the worst thing any homeowner can do is purchase a firearm for defense of themselves and their family.
What’s Next for Constitutional Carry?
Freedom is advancing in legislatures across the country.
NRA-Backed Constitutional Carry Signed in Ohio
The NRA's Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) applauds Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine for signing S.B. 215, NRA-backed legislation that allows law-abiding gun owners to carry a firearm without a permit from the state.
NRA-Backed Constitutional Carry Signed in Alabama
Freedom moves forward in Alabama.
NRA Instructor Speaks Out About Gun-Control Politics and Ukraine
If there’s anything that illustrates how badly President Biden completely misunderstands the concept of basic freedom, it is his recent call for an “assault weapons” ban in the midst of Ukrainian citizens being handed tens of thousands of actual assault rifles.
No, Professor, We Shouldn't Cut Up Our Rights
The Boston Globe published an opinion piece fro ma college professor arguing that the First and Second Amendments are “deeply flawed” because they are “aggressively individualistic.” This is another trend Americans need to be made aware of.
2022 NRA National Matches At Camp Atterbury
On July 8, the 2022 NRA National Matches will kick off its second year of competition in the Hoosier State.
The Ultimate Gun Guy Character: Bob Lee Swagger
Stephen Hunter is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. America's 1st Freedom Editor in Chief Frank Miniter speaks with Hunter here about how he conceived Bob Lee Swagger, a hardboiled hero who knows his tools.
Law-Abiding Gun Owners Scapegoated Over Violent Crime Issues
A newly released study clearly shows that a much more-effective approach is to get the bad guys off the streets.
Deborah Allen Is NRA Country
Deborah Allen has performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage and even earned Grammy nominations both as a songwriter and vocalist. Despite all of her success, she has no plans to slow down anytime soon.
Constitutional Carry: A Trend We Hope to Continue in 2022
For many years, our right to keep and bear arms has made steady progress at the state level.
From Prohibited Firearms To Prohibited Persons
Guns owners and gun-rights supporters must remain vigilant in the fight against those who try to force their anti-gun agenda on the average law-abiding, pro-gun American.
Gun Skills | Defensive Shooting
Col. Jeff Cooper taught us that the elements of accuracy, power and speed must be in balance to prevail in a defensive-shooting situation. Here’s how to achieve this important balance.
Springfield Armory SA-35
Springfield Armory’s SA-35 is a modern take on a John Moses Browning classic.
Books for Gun Owners | Targeted by Stephen Hunter
Targeted is another must-read from Stephen Hunter, a master of the American thriller.
NRA Prevails Over NYAG: Court Rules Association Cannot be Dissolved
The National Rifle Association of America scored a major legal victory today.
Biden’s State of the Union: Nothing New, Nothing Good for Freedom
The president repeated his anti-Second Amendment talking points and weird jokes.