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.

Goodbye, Nancy Pelosi

Throughout her congressional career, Rep. Nancy Pelosi has supported every gun-control law and regulation that occurred to the anti-gun lobby.

A Gun Ban in the Fine Print

Deep in the fine print in Circle Internet Group’s service contract was a ban on customers using its crypto currency to legally purchase guns and related products.

This U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Has a Veterans Day Message

The Marine Corps’ birthday is November 10, and this year marks the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps. To commemorate this, and Veterans Day, we're bringing you this moving and important video with Col. Miles Burdine, USMC (Ret.).

The Trump Administration is Changing D.C. Culture

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, is reconciling the enforcement of laws in the District with the Second Amendment.

An Off-Year Election of Setbacks for Freedom

In this off-year election, all of the races were different—and will have very different impacts on citizens’ Second Amendment-protected rights—but a far-left, very anti-gun sweep was a common theme.

Glock Retools

In order to ban many Glock semi-automatic pistols and some others, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed Assembly Bill 1127.

The Armed Citizen® October 31, 2025

True stories of the right to keep and bear arms

Minnesota Capital Comes for America’s Rifle

The St. Paul City Council recently introduced an “assault-weapons” ban ordinance.

Abigail Spanberger Wants Virginians’ Freedom

Many media outlets are not clearly explaining the candidates’ different positions in this crucial off-year election.

The Trump Administration Reveals the True Cause of Crime

For far too long, the leadership in D.C. has blamed American freedom for its crime problem even as they enabled it. President Trump is doing something about this.

Your NRA Battles For Gun Owners In The Courts

Now is the time for optimism and to partner with your NRA as we press the fight for our rights in the courts.

The Future of Freedom Is Found Here

A core part of the NRA’s mission is to make sure that tomorrow’s defenders of freedom are prepared and educated today.

NRA Presses for SCOTUS to Hear NFA Challenge

The brief asks the Supreme Court to hear a challenge to the NFA’s restrictions on short-barreled rifles.

How To Select The Right Carry Gun For You

The process of selecting a concealed-carry gun evolves with experience, but this primer is a good place to start.

Will New Jersey Vote for Freedom?

As with so many other elections, Second Amendment advocates may make the difference in New Jersey’s gubernatorial race.

The Crime Data is in on Our Last Gun-Control President

America’s gun-control debate has flipped on its head.

Freedom or Control?

In Virginia, there are two candidates vying for the governorship and they could not be further apart when it comes to our constitutional rights.

Illegal Drugs and Second Amendment Rights

The Supreme Court announced it will consider whether a statute used to convict Hunter Biden is constitutional.

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.

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