America's 1st Freedom

America’s 1st Freedom is dedicated to preserving our fundamental right to self-defense. With news on anti-gun schemes that affect our gun rights, plus the truth about legislative battles on Capitol Hill and the 50 states.

From the Editor | SSRIs and School Shooters

Asking questions should not be off-limits as we seek actual solutions to a grave problem.

Standing Guard | The NRA Is A Force For Good

The NRA is a force for good, and it stands against the scapegoating of law-abiding citizens who choose to exercise their constitutional rights.

Everytown Now Offers “Training” On The Tools They Don’t Want You To Have

Seeking firearms training from Everytown is like asking PETA to teach you how to grill a steak.

President’s Column | Answering Your Most-Asked Question

Hard work is paying off and the future looks bright for this organization.

From the Editor | Anti-Gun Hypocrites

Anti-gun politicians so often preach that they stand for American freedom while their actions show the exact opposite. This particular example goes beyond parody.

Standing Guard | How To Win New Advocates For Freedom

It is the mission of this organization and its members to be champions of freedom.

NRA Lawsuit Is The Next Step In Dismantling The Unconstitutional NFA

The National Firearms Act is an impermissible restriction on Second Amendment-protected arms and it must be dismantled.

From the Editor | What Should Be Done About the ATF?

There is much work to be done to restore the ATF to its original, intended purpose.

Standing Guard | America Needs A Strong NRA

America would not long maintain its freedom without a strong NRA.

President’s Column | Making The NRA More Effective

The NRA is refocusing on its mission of promoting and protecting your Second Amendment rights, hunting and conservation, competitive and sport shooting and firearm safety and training for the benefit of all Americans.

“Gun Violence” And Bad Teeth?

Gun-control activists routinely try to frame their arguments as a matter of public health.

From the Editor | What Gun Competitions Do for Us

Shooting competitions push us, teach us things about ourselves and our skills and, if we’re open to refining our skills, can make us better marksmen and concealed carriers.

Standing Guard | A Big Beautiful Cause

The NRA’s cause is one we must preserve and pass on to future generations.

SCOTUS Unanimously Nixes Mexican Lawsuit Against U.S. Gunmakers

Mexico’s absurd attempt to dismantle American freedom was struck down in no uncertain terms in this nation’s highest court.

President’s Column | New Leadership, Fundamental Change

The NRA has weathered one storm after another and is stronger for having done such.

From the Editor | In the Footsteps of Freedom

If we are to keep America on the path to freedom in accordance with our Founders’ ideals, we need to bring the next generation along with us.

Standing Guard | The Basis Of The NRA Is Freedom

Tens of thousands of us came together for the 154th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. We had elections and so many great events. Here is why this matters so much now.

President’s Column | It’s A New Day At The NRA

We are at a pivotal point in this organization’s history.

Virginia Closes In On Critical Off-Cycle Election: Three Races To Watch

The price of freedom is eternal vigilance and that is why off-year elections also require our full attention and focus.

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