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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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Standing Guard | The Justice-System Loophole The Media Ignores
Gun-hating politicians and their media puppets are perpetually driving mass hysteria over so-called “loopholes” in our nation’s gun laws. It’s all one big lie.
President’s Column | It’s Your Most Fundamental Freedom — So Set The Record Straight.
As the Declaration of Independence says, all free people “are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.” The first and most-fundamental of these is the right to arms to defend ourselves.
My Final Call To Vote For 2023
When voters cast their ballots in the states with elections this year, they will help set the tone for next year’s elections in other states, as well as on the national stage, where far more will be at stake.
The Fight Against New Mexico’s Unconstitutional Actions
In the wake of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s recent anti-Second Amendment announcement, the NRA is now fighting back in the form of a legal challenge against this unconstitutional overreach.
Hunter Biden Indicted on Firearms Charges
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, was indicted Thursday on federal gun charges as part of an ongoing investigation related to his 2018 purchase of a firearm.
What’s in Gavin Newsom’s Proposed “Amendment”
Gavin Newsom announced that he wanted to add a 28th Amendment to the Constitution that would effectively gut the Second Amendment. Now we know what his proposal entails.
The Armed Citizen® September 12, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
New Mexico’s Governor Blames the Law-Abiding
Gun-control proponents often invoke a fear of Old West shootouts when they talk about constitutional carry or concealed carry in general. Now we have a New Mexico governor trying to bring back the martial law we saw used in a few Hollywood westerns.
NRA World Shoot—Sponsored by Walther Arms—Is Back
The NRA World Shooting Championship is the ultimate all-encompassing tournament crowns the undisputed “World Shooting Champion” from a pool of both amateur and professional shooters.
Darryl Worley Is NRA Country
Darryl Worley grew up with the usual country life of hunting, fishing and going to church, with maybe a little scrap now and then and then. His music puts a touch of modern sheen on songs rooted in the traditionalist movement.
The Armed Citizen® September 8, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
NRA’s Battle to Save the Future of Hunting
The National Rifle Association does more to fight for the rights of hunters than any other pro-hunting organization on the planet. And the battle to save the sport—a lifelong tradition for many—is fought on many fronts.
Gun Skills: Concealment, Part 1
If you’re new to concealed carry or have experienced some discomfort with your carry rig, there are ways to improve your setup so your gun never gets left at home again.
Gun Review: Beretta APX A1 Compact
The reliability and ease of accuracy of this striker-fired, semi-automatic pistol make it a no-brainer to recommend.
It’s Election Time Again For Some
Though many elections are a year away, there are a handful of states that hold elections in odd-numbered years. As such, we must maintain our focus in working to help elect representatives who will uphold our constitutionally protected freedoms.
Furthering Hunting’s Cultural Acceptance
By being as passionate about increasing cultural support for hunting as we are about going hunting, we will ensure legal, regulated hunting remains safe on our watch and into the future.
Why a Biden Advisor Shifted a Question to Gun Control
Instead of answering a question about Biden’s age, his campaign co-chair pivoted directly to gun control.
The Armed Citizen® September 1, 2023
True stories of the right to keep and bear arms.
This Mayor Has No Shame
This mayor already admitted that she knows gun control doesn’t work, but knowing about the ineffectiveness of such laws hasn’t stopped her from pursuing even more schemes to curb citizens’ civil rights.
Of Course Kamala is the Gun-Control Point Person
Vice President Harris has been tasked with being the “leading voice” in the Biden administration’s ongoing gun-control efforts. Here’s what that means for our continued fight for freedom.