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.

What the Naysayers Simply Won’t Admit About Constitutional Carry

It has now been 20 years since American states began to abolish their permitting systems, and there has never been a persuasive argument as to how that development could possibly make us less safe.

The Truth About Crime Rates From 18-20 Year Olds

John Lott takes on a “fact” now being used by gun-control groups, and all the media members who repeat their “facts” without challenging them, that 18-20 year olds are particularly dangerous.

John Lott Said What?

When John Lott was called to be an expert witness—as he has been many times before—he was happy to oblige. What happened next was a shocking act of political maneuvering to suppress an expert witness.

A Year After Bruen, and this is Happening?

With Bruen decided, litigation sprung up throughout the country. What will all of this mean for the future of our freedom?

This Needed to Be Said

Now and then in congressional hearings, something so honest and off-script happens that we should stop and pay attention.

Why the Gun-Control Crowd Loathes John Lott

Gun-control groups find the research from John Lott so inconvenient to their ambitions that they’ve spent years doing all they can to disparage, delegitimize and cancel him.

Georgia Has a Few Things to Say

Bert Brantley is deputy chief of staff for Gov. Brian Kemp and had insightful comments about how Kemp's office is responding to financial attacks on gun makers, how Georgia has fared since it passed constitutional carry and much more.

Brandon Maddox Explains What’s Up With Suppressors

As the ATF has gone through changes with how it deals with citizens who file required paperwork to purchase and own suppressors, we knew it would be helpful for Brandon Maddox to explain.

The Politically Incorrect Truth About America's Rifle

For the truth on America's rifle, America's 1st Freedom spoke to the man who wrote the book on it.

The Story Behind the Sale of Barrett Firearms

“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in the Barrett story,” says Ronnie Barrett.

A Few Words from Two of Freedom’s Greatest Benefactors

Two freedom-loving citizens, who are examples of what Americans can do in this great nation, took some time to tell us about what they've done and are doing in their continued dedication to preserving our Second Amendment rights.

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson ​Gives His Analysis of This Critical Midterm Election

Mark Robinson went from giving a speech about our rights to being elected lieutenant governor of North Carolina in less than three years. Recently, he sat down with A1F Editor in Chief Frank Miniter to talk about this critical midterm election.

Halbrook Explains the Bruen Decision

Stephen Halbrook has won Second Amendment cases in the U.S. Supreme Court and given his wealth of knowledge on this very topic, America's 1st Freedom Editor in Chief Frank Miniter spoke with him about the recent Bruen decision.

Tom King Explains What’s Next in Our Now Post-Bruen Fight for Freedom

Tom King, president of the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, speaks with A1F Editor in Chief Frank Miniter about the path forward following the Supreme Court's Bruen decision.

Gun-Control's Latest Contradiction with Charles C.W. Cooke

Charles C.W. Cooke of National Review returns to speak with America's 1st Freedom Editor in Chief Frank Miniter about the newest contradiction in gun control.

The Truth About Defensive Firearm Use with David Kopel

There is a clear truth about armed self-defense and those same anti-gunners don't want it to be known. Watch David Kopel talk about that in the latest Shooting Straight interview with America's 1st Freedom Editor in Chief Frank Miniter.

Shooting Straight with Stephen P. Halbrook

Stephen P. Halbrook talks with America's 1st Freedom Editor in Chief Frank Miniter about which firearms have "common-use" protections and more.

Shooting Straight with Charles C. W. Cooke

America's 1st Freedom editor in chief Frank Miniter talks with Charles C. W. Cooke about Canada's looming confiscation day, the state of may-issue vs. shall-issue jurisdictions throughout the nation and the changing landscape of concealed carry moving forward.

The Ultimate Gun Guy Character: Bob Lee Swagger

Stephen Hunter is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. America's 1st Freedom Editor in Chief Frank Miniter speaks with Hunter here about how he conceived Bob Lee Swagger, a hardboiled hero who knows his tools.

Shooting Straight with Grant Stinchfield

Grant Stinchfield is the host of "Stinchfield" on Newsmax. He has a lot to say about the battle for our freedom.

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