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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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Pricing Out the Second Amendment

Tue, 03/01/2022 - 23:30

One tactic gun-control proponents use to keep people from their right to keep and bear arms is to create and increase the monetary hurdles.

No Doctor Should Prescribe Gun Control

Mon, 02/28/2022 - 23:30

The Biden administration wants doctors to treat gun ownership like it’s a disease. A lot of doctors don’t agree with this ideological and deeply cynical treatment of citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

Europe, and Even CNN, are Learning How Important Civilian Gun Ownership Is

Mon, 02/28/2022 - 06:30

What is happening in Ukraine proves the wisdom of our Founding Fathers in drafting the Second Amendment.

NRA Statement on the Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to US Supreme Court

Mon, 02/28/2022 - 06:00

The NRA's Institute for Legislative Action released the following statement regarding the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States.

10 Truths About The Basis of Our Second Amendment Freedom That, Too Often, Are Not Being Taught

Sun, 02/27/2022 - 23:30

Tragically, this law professor’s and constitutional lawyer’s work has shown them that the basic tents of our freedom are not being taught in our schools. They off this list of 10 things every American should know as a refresher course.

Why Bob Lee Swagger?

Sat, 02/26/2022 - 23:30

A hardboiled fictional hero—one who knows his guns, mind you—doesn’t often get to star in a dozen books, a big Hollywood production with an A-list actor playing the lead role and a television series these days. The author tells us how the impossible happened.

The Armed Citizen® February 26, 2022

Fri, 02/25/2022 - 23:30

True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.

NRA’s Wayne LaPierre Calls It Straight at CPAC

Fri, 02/25/2022 - 04:39

Wayne LaPierre, executive vice president of the NRA, gave a speech to be remembered at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

Shooting Straight with Grant Stinchfield

Thu, 02/24/2022 - 23:30

Grant Stinchfield is the host of "Stinchfield" on Newsmax. He has a lot to say about the battle for our freedom.

Three Recent Cases That Prove Guns Save Lives

Wed, 02/23/2022 - 23:30

Anti-gun groups and gun-ban politicians will try to convince you that very few people successfully defend themselves and others with firearms. That couldn't be further from the truth.

911 Response Times Have Gone Up

Wed, 02/23/2022 - 23:30

911 is an important lifeline, but a lot can happen in the minutes it takes the police to arrive, and lately, those minutes have been increasing.

From the Editor | Freedom Should Not Be Mysterious

Tue, 02/22/2022 - 23:30

Do you remember when you first glimpsed the real basis of our individual freedom? Did a parent show you, a teacher? Too many aren’t being taught about the fundamental nature of our freedom.

Standing Guard | Anti-Gun, Anti-Justice Politicians Are Encouraging Violent Crime

Tue, 02/22/2022 - 06:00

When Joe Biden campaigned for president, he promised to “lead a national effort to eliminate cash bail.” This decidedly radical idea has languished only on the fringes of far-left circles for years, but Biden was determined to take it mainstream.

President’s Column | The Silent Killer: Complacency

Mon, 02/21/2022 - 23:00

In my experience as an aircraft pilot, firearms instructor and Second Amendment advocate, I’ve concluded that one of the gravest dangers we face can be summed up in one idea: Complacency. Let me tell you a few stories to explain.

(Another) Quiet Victory: NRA Thwarts Backdoor Gun Control

Mon, 02/21/2022 - 23:00

My subject this month is a largely-unnoticed near-miss that illustrates the value of an organization that never sleeps in the protection of your rights.