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.

The Armed Citizen® August 29, 2025

True stories of the right to keep and bear arms

Independence from Oppressive Anti-Gun Taxes

Now that there is no tax to collect, what is the viability of the National Firearms Act itself?

Trump Exposes How the Left Frees Criminals While Blaming Guns

While gun-control advocates falsely insist that firearms drive crime, their preferred “reforms” often remove accountability from the individuals who actually commit the violence.

Shooting Straight with John Petrolino

If every great man needs a great cause, then being a pro-freedom individual in New Jersey presents an opportunity for patriots to stand out.

10 Cool Ways to Introduce Someone to Their Second Amendment Freedom

Taking a new gun owner or a member of the next generation to the range, gun show or even to see a match are some great ways to inspire them to take up their rights.

Inside the NRA America’s Rifle Challenge

The NRA America’s Rifle Challenge is more than a type of match; it’s a movement.

The Armed Citizen® August 22, 2025

True stories of the right to keep and bear arms

A Win for Freedom in New Mexico

The Tenth Circuit ruled that this New Mexico policy is unconstitutional.

Defensive Handgun Tactics

Though defensive handgun tactics are constantly changing and are situational, here is the basis from which to build.

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.

Beto Stands By “Unpopular” Anti-Gun Comments

Beto O’Rourke, a failed presidential, gubernatorial and senatorial candidate, recently said that he stands by his viral 2019 anti-gun comments.

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.

Sydney Sweeney Can Shoot

Whether Sydney Sweeney intended to or not, she has given the Second Amendment community a cultural moment worth noting.

The Armed Citizen® August 15, 2025

True stories of the right to keep and bear arms

NRA Files Amicus Brief In Challenge To Maine’s Waiting Period Law

NRA’s brief argues that the Second Amendment’s plain text protects the right to possess arms, and that the right to possess arms necessarily includes the right to acquire them

Supreme Court Says Mexico Can’t Take Our Guns

Mexico President Sheinbaum’s lawsuit against American firearms manufacturers is illegal and void.

2024 Women’s Wildlife Conservation Scholarship Winners

For 2024, the two winners of $5,000 scholarships were Sarah Hougard and Libby Babcock.

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