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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.

Types of guns by size and how do they differ?
Types of guns by size and how do they differ? (Photo: XY)

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
Taser x26 on police officers belt
Taser x26 on police officers belt (Photo: XY)

Taser X26: The weapon of the 21st century?

Modern military operations, particularly peacekeeping missions, have created new challenges for soldiers. In these situations, using lethal force, such as a standard military rifle, is often not an option as it is
3 years ago
Glock 41 with light installed on rail
Glock 41 with light installed on rail (Photo: XY)

Glock 41: A competition model chambered in .45 ACP

The Glock 41 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, another successful pistol in the Glock family introduced in 2013. Because of its long slide and barrel, it is popular among
3 years ago
FB VIS wz.35 sometime incorrectly reffered as RADOM
FB VIS wz.35 sometime incorrectly reffered as RADOM (Photo: XY)

FB VIS: A Polish clone of legendary M1911

The FB VIS is a Polish semi-automatic pistol developed during the 1930s. Except for the caliber, it is an exact clone of the legendary M1911. The original M1911, designed by John Browning,
3 years ago
Tatmadaw MA5 Mk.II
Tatmadaw MA5 Mk.II (Photo: XY)

MA-5 Mk.2: A clone of the second-generation Glock 17

The MA-5 Mk.2 is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Myanmar’s Directorate of Defense Industries. It is a clone of the second-generation Glock 17, a very reliable and popular pistol created in Austria
3 years ago
ATN X-Sight Pro mounted on rifle
ATN X-Sight Pro mounted on rifle (Photo: XY)

ATN’s Best Day/Night Vision Scopes

Just because the sun goes down, doesn’t mean the hunting has to stop. In fact, things tend to get a little more exciting and all types of new critters come out. ATN
3 years ago
1st Lt. Aaron Arturi (front) and 1st Lt. John Ryan from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), takes aim at stress shoot event at the Annual Best Ranger Competition in Fort Benning, Ga on April 9th, 2022. Ryan is aiming down range at the targets while Arturi is spotting him. The spotter helps the sniper stay on track so they can hit their target
1st Lt. Aaron Arturi (front) and 1st Lt. John Ryan from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), takes aim at stress shoot event at the Annual Best Ranger Competition in Fort Benning, Ga on April 9th, 2022. Ryan is aiming down range at the targets while Arturi is spotting him. The spotter helps the sniper stay on track so they can hit their target (Photo: US DoD)

M110 SASS: A successor to the SR-25 rifle

The M110 sniper system is an American semi-automatic precision rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO that was designed to provide accurate and reliable fire at ranges of up to 800 meters. It is
3 years ago
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