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.

Judges Rules Against Another Biden-Era Policy

The landmark ruling signals a victory for law-abiding gun owners.

The Armed Citizen® October 11, 2025

True stories of the right to keep and bear arms

Freedom is On the Ballot in Virginia

Virginia is one of the few states that holds off-year elections, which often serve as bellwethers for the following years, and this year’s gubernatorial race is especially important.

Canada is Showing America What Government Gun Confiscation is Like

The ongoing battle for Canadian gun owners appears likely to continue for many more years.

SCOTUS to Hear Challenge of Hawaii Ban

The Supreme Court recently granted a petition for certiorari in a challenge to Hawaii’s law forbidding carry on private property open to the public without the property owner’s express consent.

Josh Ward Is NRA Country

Josh Ward has a reputation for true cowboy grit, thanks to his roots in outdoor recreation, oil-field work and rodeo.

Gun Skills | Suppressor Basics

As many gun owners may not be overly familiar with suppressors despite their increasing popularity, this primer will help.

The DOJ Takes on LA Over CCW Delays

For more than a year, thousands of residents of Los Angeles have found their constitutional right to carry a concealed firearm effectively frozen in bureaucratic limbo.

The Armed Citizen® October 3, 2025

True stories of the right to keep and bear arms

Some Gun-Control Activists Don’t Like Everytown’s Latest Ploy

Everytown’s supporters have made clear their true goal.

Gun Review | KelTec PR57

The top-loading KelTec PR57 was designed from the ground up to be a reliable self-defense gun.

The War on Ammo Sales

A pivotal shift is taking place in California with the courts striking down another unconstitutional measure.

DOJ Issues “Relief From Disabilities” Proposal

The DOJ’s rulemaking needs improvement but represents and important step for the agency. The input of pro-freedom Americans should help make the final product as fair and accessible as possible.

The NRA is Holding Big Banks Accountable for History of Debanking

Some of the nation’s leading banks have allegedly attempted to conceal their histories of debanking gun owners.

Gov. Newsom Gets a Gun, But...

Gavin Newsom is shocked to hear that American don’t believe him when he says he is not anti-gun. His actions speak far louder than his words.

How Johns Hopkins Turns “Public Health” Into Gun Control

When Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health recently unveiled the 2025 National Survey of Gun Policy, the headlines were predictable.

A Court Says New York City is Too Sensitive for Freedom

With that sweep of a pen, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals allowed state and local governments to pervasively strip this civil-right from law-abiding Americans.

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