Today: Mar 14, 2026

Eric Sof

Eric Sof holds a master's degree in Political Science, specializing in International Peacekeeping Studies. He has over a decade of experience as a former member of an elite counterterrorism unit. Additionally, he is a firearms instructor and currently serves as a member of the SWAT unit.

A black handgun with a silver slide and a magazine inserted into the grip, commonly referred to as the Gsh-18 or Russian Glock
The Gsh-18, known as the Russian Glock, is a popular pistol in Russia (Photo: XY)

GSh-18: A pistol designed by Gryazev and Shipunov

The GSh-18, developed by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau in Tula during the 1990s, is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm. It derives its name from the surnames of its designers, Gryazev
3 years ago
A marine prepares to fire from M2 Browning machine gun
A marine prepares to fire from M2 Browning machine gun (Photo: XY)

A Historical Account of the Five Longest-Serving Firearms

In warfare, introducing new weapons can lead to significant changes on the battlefield and even confer an overwhelming advantage to one side, thereby leading to victory. Consequently, military technology continually advances as
3 years ago
SAJ Operators with K9 Rottweiler Dog
SAJ's finest with their loyal K9 companion (Photo: XY)

SAJ: Serbia’s Special Anti-Terrorist Unit

The Special Anti-Terrorist Unit (SAJ) is a highly elite police unit under the Republic of Serbia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs jurisdiction. Its primary mission is to execute sophisticated and challenging land, water,
3 years ago
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