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.

Will North Carolina Become the 30th State With Constitutional Carry?

In North Carolina, the state’s Senate successfully overrode Governor Josh Stein’s (D) veto of “Freedom to Carry NC,” back in July. To become law, the North Carolina House of Representatives needs to do the same.

Gun-Control Groups Don’t Trust You

In a post on X.com, the gun-control group Giffords tells us how much they distrust individual rights.

7-Eleven Clerk was Fired for Defending Her Life

An Oklahoma a 7-Eleven clerk named Stephanie Dilyard was fired for defending her life with a gun.

This District Court’s Treatment of the Second Amendment is Comically Unconstitutional

The NRA joined the Second Amendment Foundation, California Rifle & Pistol Association and other groups in filing an amicus brief urging the Second Circuit to hold Vermont’s waiting-period law unconstitutional.

Ruger is the Next Target

The gun-ban groups and politicians have moved their sights to Sturm, Ruger & Co., a publicly traded firearm manufacturing company.

Are Armed Citizens Licensed to Kill?

The Wall Street Journal published two carefully written articles to make people think armed citizens somehow have licenses to murder and that Stand Your Ground laws give them this power over life and death.

Trump Signed a Key NRA-Backed Provision

When President Donald Trump (R) signed legislation to reopen the federal government, he also approved an NRA-back provision.

The Media Elite Think They Know Something You Don’t

In this unintentionally revealing interview, George Packer, a staff writer for The Atlantic, refers to NRA members as “the enemy,” but, as he speaks, he showcases his ignorance.

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.

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