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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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Gun Rights are Equal Rights
When looking at the struggle of Black people in the United States for their natural rights—those of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—the right to bear arms, and particularly those arms employing multi-shot technology, has been vital.
Biden’s First 100 Days
In his first 100 days and beyond, President Joe Biden does not have a mandate to take away our Second Amendment rights.
The $34 Billion Question
A 20-year-old acquaintance, who is now working on an undergraduate degree in applied statistics, asked me why Joe Biden’s plan to force America’s gun owners to register and pay fees for their AR-type rifles and “high-capacity” magazines doesn’t make sense.
Watts Wants Credit Card Companies to Monitor Gun Parts Purchases?
In her never-ending quest to strip Americans of their civil rights, the anti-Second Amendment founder of Mom’s Demand Action, Shannon Watts, has a new idea: have credit-card companies block their cards from being used to purchase gun parts.
Is the “Great Conversation” Ending?
Journalists are supposed to be the record keepers, the fact checkers, the referees in the battles of ideas.
Trump Rule Restores Banking Fairness
In late November, the Trump administration provided a lifeline to the gun industry with a rulemaking that would restore access to the products and services of America’s largest banks.
President’s Column | Why They Fear Us
As we brace for impending battles for our freedom, it’s worth remembering what gun-control proponents fear most about Americans who cherish their God-given, and Second Amendment-protected, right to keep and bear arms.
Standing Guard | It’s The Criminals, Stupid.
Nearly every big city in America is experiencing a tragic, senseless and preventable violent crime wave of historic proportions.
A Win in the Financial Sector for the Firearms Industry
New fair access banking rule will end financial discrimination against firearms industry.
Boebert Responds to Metal Detectors at Capitol
Metal detectors were erected at various entrances in response to the Capitol breach last week.
A Long Overdue Solution to the Patchwork of Carry Laws
The Bipartisan Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act is much needed.
Biden to Name Another Anti-Gunner to Cabinet
Merrick Garland’s track record speaks for itself.
Freedom Faces an Uphill Fight
As the balance of power shifts, Americans must be prepared.
Over 21 Million Background Checks for Firearms in 2020
In short, 2020 shattered records for firearm ownership.
Freedom Hangs in the Balance in Georgia
Georgia special elections may shape Second Amendment freedoms for years to come.
Freedom Shouldn’t Be Partisan
The country voted, and James Madison won.
Carry Your Freedom
Create and Maintain a Concealed-Carry Mindset
The Armed Citizen®
On Oct. 11, 2020, three males forcibly entered a Monroe, La., home wearing hoodies and brandishing firearms while demanding money from a man inside the home. When the victim refused, one of the armed intruders struck him several times on the head with his gun.
Shooting Straight with Pastor David George
Pastor David George didn’t think he’d ever have to use his concealed-carry gun to save lives. He certainly didn’t expect to have to stand up to an act of evil in a Walmart parking lot. It just happened that way.
Mossberg MC2c
Mossberg, a well-known name for shotguns, moved into the semi-automatic pistol market last year with the MC1sc, a subcompact 9 mm. The MC1sc was a hit with concealed carriers, and a hard act to follow, but Mossberg has nonetheless one-upped themselves with the MC2c, a sharp-looking, compact, striker-fired 9 mm boasting some very thoughtful design details.