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American Rifleman's Mark Keefe takes a look at the Star Firestar, an ergonomically designed pistol intended for concealed carry that was far ahead of its time. Though Star and their importer, Interarms, are now both out of business, the smooth-shooting Firestar still has a cult following that make them extraordinarily desirable in the second-hand market. For more on this well-designed carry gun, check out this segment of "I Have This Old Gun" from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
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Though bullpup-style rifle designs have become popular elsewhere in the world, they aren't nearly as popular with the American shooting public as the ubiquitous AR-15.
Firearm sales were down in December 2025, reflecting a pause that may be attributable to enthusiasts waiting for the official start of the $0 NFA tax stamp that became official in January 2026.
The softshell component in Muddy’s all-season DV8 camouflage layering system, the Enduro Jacket is designed for warmth, water-resistance and ruggedness while also emphasizing silent mobility.
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 9 mm pistol with a Meprolight MPO Pro-S red-dot sight carried in a PHLster Skeleton kydex holster.