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.

Tribute graphic honoring Technical Sergeant John William Brown, featuring his portrait, military insignia, and commemorative text.

Tech Sgt. John W. Brown – Pararescueman, Gentleman, and Hero of Extortion 17

In the world of special operations, some warriors earn their place in history not only through skill but through the selfless way they live and die. Technical Sergeant John W. Brown was

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by Eric Sof

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 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

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

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

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

3 years ago

Sights

Green berets conduct training at shooting range

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

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

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

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

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

Types of guns by size and how do they differ?

Handgun sizes: How do they differ?

Generally, handguns can be divided into four categories based on size: full-size, compact, subcompact, and micro. However, many models may fit into multiple categories based on their dimensions, leading to some overlap.

3 years ago

Pistols

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