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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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Opening Salvo | America Has Five Million New Gun Owners
It was a few hours before the first curfew was to go into effect in Los Angeles in early July when I answered the phone and heard a teary, quivering voice.
Opening Salvo | Everyone Needs to Read the DNC's Anti-Gun Platform
We have reached what should prove to be an infamous moment. The 2020 Democrat Party presidential ticket will be the first in American history to feature a candidate who openly supports the confiscation of firearms from law-abiding citizens.
Opening Salvo | Everyone Needs to Read the DNC's Anti-Gun Platform
We have reached what should prove to be an infamous moment. The 2020 Democrat Party presidential ticket will be the first in American history to feature a candidate who openly supports the confiscation of firearms from law-abiding citizens.
Standing Guard | YOU Have The Power To Save Freedom On Election Day!
As NRA members, you and I have a battle-hardened understanding of what it takes to defend freedom—forged over our many years fighting in the political trenches.
President’s Column | Always True: I’m The NRA, And I Vote
As NRA members and patriots who love our country and all the good it has done for Americans and for the rest of the world, we all know a fundamental decision will be made when we go to the polls in a few short days.
Your Vote Matters
This is it. Over the last several months, I hope I have made it as clear as possible how critical this year’s elections are to the preservation of the Second Amendment; and now it is time: Get Out And Vote!
Biden Court-Packing Could End Our Second Amendment
A Biden court-packing scheme would be an America-altering progressive power grab. A power grab that Biden and his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), won’t tell us whether they’d do or not.
Biden Court-Packing Could End Our Second Amendment
A Biden court-packing scheme would be an America-altering progressive power grab. A power grab that Biden and his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), won’t tell us whether they’d do or not.
President Trump Praises NRA Members in Exclusive Interview – A Critical Vote for Freedom
“I have the endorsement of the NRA, which I’m very proud of. These are very, very good people, and they’re protecting the Second Amendment.”
— President Donald J. Trump
President Trump Praises NRA Members in Exclusive Interview – A Critical Vote for Freedom
“I have the endorsement of the NRA, which I’m very proud of. These are very, very good people, and they’re protecting the Second Amendment.”
— President Donald J. Trump
Arizona’s Kelly Campaign Has Gotten Caught Trying to Hide His Gun-Control Agenda
In a bid to win an Arizona U.S. Senate seat, Democrat Mark Kelly may be concealing a deeper agenda on gun control than he is willing to state publicly.
Arizona’s Kelly Campaign Has Gotten Caught Trying to Hide His Gun-Control Agenda
In a bid to win an Arizona U.S. Senate seat, Democrat Mark Kelly may be concealing a deeper agenda on gun control than he is willing to state publicly.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett Scares Gun-Control Advocates for the Right Reasons
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trump’s nominee to fill an open U.S. Supreme Court seat, has a profound Second Amendment record.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett Scares Gun-Control Advocates for the Right Reasons
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trump’s nominee to fill an open U.S. Supreme Court seat, has a profound Second Amendment record.
If Biden Wins, This Congressman has a Plan for Gun Confiscation
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) has renewed his call for the confiscation of American citizens' legally purchased and owned semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns.
22% of Gun-Owners Just Bought a New Gun
A new survey from Rasmussen says, “Over one-fifth of Americans who have a gun in their household have added one since late May and feel safer [emphasis is ours] because they’ve done so.”
22% of Gun-Owners Just Bought a New Gun
A new survey from Rasmussen says, “Over one-fifth of Americans who have a gun in their household have added one since late May and feel safer [emphasis is ours] because they’ve done so.”
FBI 2019 Crime Report: Violent Crimes Down, Justifiable Homicides Up
Violent crime numbers went down slightly in 2019, while the numbers of citizens arming themselves and stopping felonies in progress went up.
FBI 2019 Crime Report: Violent Crimes Down, Justifiable Homicides Up
Violent crime numbers went down slightly in 2019, while the numbers of citizens arming themselves and stopping felonies in progress went up.
Vice Presidential Debate Should Acknowledge Harris’ Radicalism on the Second Amendment
The Biden-Harris anti-gun ticket needs to be shown for what it really is.