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.

Tu Lam and Mike Glover: A Legacy of Elite Service in Special Operations

Tu Lam and Mike Glover stand as formidable figures within the realm of special operations, their careers marked by extensive service in the U.S.

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by Eric Sof

Zastava CZ 99: A Durable Pistol with a Hard-Forged, Chrome-Plated Barrel

The Zastava CZ 99 is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Zastava Arms. It is primarily available in 9mm, but there are also versions chambered in .40 s&W and .45 ACP. Developed in

3 years ago

Pistols

Zastava M84 with telescopic sight (Photo: XY)

Zastava M84: Yugoslav version of the famous PKM machine gun

The Zastava M84 is a popular general-purpose machine gun used extensively during the Yugoslav Wars. It is manufactured by the Zastava Arms factory in Kragujevac and features a gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed design

3 years ago

Machine Guns

CZ Scorpion EVO 3: Simple, reliable, and deadly pistol-caliber carbine

The CZ SCORPION EVO 3 is a lightweight pistol-caliber carbine (PCC) that utilizes a patented blowback design, which combines a robust and dynamic breech with a removable trigger housing. In contrast to

3 years ago

Submachine Guns

Sig Sauer SIG 516 and MK 18 in the box (Photo: XY)

Sig Sauer SIG516: The Ultimate AR-15 Style Rifle for Reliability and Performance

The Sig Sauer SIG516 is a reliable and performance-driven semi-automatic rifle based on the AR-15 platform and chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. It was introduced to the market in 2010, gaining popularity among

3 years ago

Rifles

M4 Carbine: A Picatinny rails allows it to be great (Photo: XY)

Picatinny Rails: The Universal Mounting System for Your Weapon

The rapid technological development at the end of the 19th century significantly impacted the military industry. In the First World War, the first use of laser devices was recorded, initially in the

3 years ago

Tactical Gear

Zastava M21: A next-generation rifle for Serbian Army (Photo: XY)

Zastava M21: A Cost-Effective, Kalashnikov-Based Rifle from Serbia

The Zastava M21 automatic rifle was first presented to the public in August 2004, after the project was initiated in 1997. The rifle was designed to replace the previous Zastava M70 series

3 years ago

Rifles

Belgian Special Forces Group (SFG) operator with the FN SCAR rifle in Jordan, pictured in November 2014 — Belgian Special Forces Group (SFG) operator with the F FN SCAR rifle in Jordan, pictured in November 2014 (Photo: XY)

Holographic Sights: Sights Specifically Designed for Close Quarters Combat

Elite units often require specialized weapons and equipment to meet the specific demands of their tasks. One important aspect of this equipment is that it is designed for close combat situations. To

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Sights

Green berets conduct training at shooting range — U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) operator conduct training at shooting range (Photo: XY)

Reflex Sights: A Key Element of Tactical Operator Equipment

The reflex sights are handy tools for shooters looking for a reliable and effective choice to improve their aim. Their design allows for quick and accurate aiming in close combat situations, making

3 years ago

Sights

How to choose the right Red Dot sight? (Photo: Aimpoint)

Red Dot Sights: A thing that makes a shooter’s life easier

Red dot sights are a non-magnifying sighting device that utilizes a red light-emitting diode (LED) at the focus of collimator optics to show the shooter where to aim. This technology brings shooting

3 years ago

Sights

A Latvian soldier with a G36KV rifle is equipped with a Picatinny rail, a modified adjustable stock, and an AG36 grenade launcher (Photo: XY)

Heckler & Koch G36: A replacement for the old G3 rifle

The G36 rifle series was designed to meet the needs of the German armed forces and was introduced in the 1990s. As armed conflicts evolved, the German military and state leadership saw

3 years ago

Rifles

Audie Murphy during his Hollywood career (Credit Image: SNAP)

Audie L. Murphy: The most decorated soldier in American history

Audie Murphy was the youngest and most decorated American soldier of World War II. He is considered the most decorated soldier in American military history, having received every military combat award for

3 years ago

Veterans

HK433 prototype displayed at the ShotShow (Photo: XY)

HK433: More reliable and with better ergonomics than his predecessor

For over 50 years, Heckler & Koch has been supplying the German armed forces with small arms. In 1959, H&K first provided the Bundeswehr with G3 battle rifles in NATO caliber 7.62mm

3 years ago

Rifles

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