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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 | COVID-19: A Wake-up Call To The Importance Of The NRA
Sadly, so much has happened in our world since my last column to you.
Standing Guard | It’s Time To Fight!
You and I have been living through a moment in history that the world will remember for the next 500 years.
Are Sub-Gauges Good for Self-Defense?
Whatever shotgun you choose, make sure it’s clean, reliable and you know how to use it even when the lights go out and the chips are down.
What a Minnesota Gun Store is Seeing During This Difficult Time
As happened in many gun stores around the nation, The Modern Sportsman in Burnsville, Minn., saw gun and ammunition sales rise as fear over COVID-19 increased.
HBO Disarmed Elmer Fudd!
Now they’re after cartoon guns, and not the realistic-looking stuff in popular “first-person shooter” video games, but the guns used by classic Looney Tunes characters.
Federal’s Personal Defense Trio
Recent product introductions from Federal Ammunition offer armed citizens tailored options for personal defense.
More Women are Finding that Gun Ownership is Empowering
This year’s months of March, April and May brought us face to face with unprecedented events related to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, applications for concealed-carry permits have soared, as have gun sales.
Building a Gun Vault Without Breaking the Bank
The addition of a safe room or a walk-in vault that has a secure door and no windows is all the rage these days in home building.
Patterning Your Home-Defense Shotgun
Chances are, your shotgun will pattern just fine with buckshot at home-defense distances. After verifying this, you can rest easy knowing it’s the home invader who should be worried.
Biden Just Said Cops Should Do What?
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden just said that police officers, if confronted by a knife-wielding attacker, should “shoot ‘em in the leg instead of the heart.”
Why Suppressors are the Future
Brandon L. Maddox, founder of Silencer Central, has a lot to say about the future of shooting.
West Palm Beach, Florida, Bans Firearms Sales and Public Carry
West Palm Beach mayor strips citizens of their Second Amendment rights.
More Than Two Million Americans are Now First-Time Gun Owners
Over 40% of gun purchases are being made by first-time buyers.
Enemies of Your Freedom are All-In for this Election
Bloomberg-backed anti-gun group rolled out endorsements for this year’s elections.
Fact Checking Joe Biden On Guns
In an interview with Wired, Joe Biden, the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee for president, was asked for his “stance on gun control.” His answer was filled with misinformation and falsehoods.
Yet Another TV Show Maligns the NRA and Gun Owners
The Blacklist casts a negative light on those who lawfully protect themselves.
New Zealand’s Gun Confiscation Doesn’t Even Achieve Its Stated Goal
New figures show more criminals are using guns in New Zealand.
Your NRA’s Deep Connection to Memorial Day
Founded in 1871, the NRA began by dedicating itself to the safety of American soldiers.
Bloomberg is Placing 2020 Bets on Red
Michael Bloomberg is once again playing the billion-dollar man behind the curtain as he tries to convince people to vote their freedom away.
U.S. Hunters Traveling to Canada: Are Your Shotguns Legal?
One section of the new ban makes illegal certain shotguns; it's worth taking note of.