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

T-72 at the Chebarkul Training Ground in Russia in 2017

T-72: The world’s most popular tank

The T-72 is the world’s most popular Main Battle Tank (MBT). In its current most upgraded forms, no other tank has seen the amount of military and war-time service like this one.

4 years ago

Main Battle Tanks

Night-Vision Devices: A tactical advantage to own the night

A night-vision device (NVD), also known as night optical/observation device (NOD) and night-vision goggles (NVG), is an optoelectronic device that allows images to be produced in levels of light approaching total darkness.

4 years ago

Night Vision

Lanber Sporting 97 LCH is excellent shotgun manufactured by Armas Lanber

Lanber Sporting 97 LCH: A middle-price shotgun from Spain

Lanber Sporting 97 LCH is a middle-price shotgun manufactured by Armas Lanber SA. It is a double-barreled, superposed 12-gauge with a beautiful design and finishes. Introduction The Lanber company of Spain has,

4 years ago

Shotguns

Stugna-P: Ukrainian analogue of Javelin ATGM

Stugna-P is a Ukrainian-made “counterpart” of the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile system. It is designed to destroy modern armored targets with combined, carried, or monolithic armor, including explosive reactive armor (ERA).

4 years ago

Anti-tank

A Javelin fired by U.S. soldier in Jordan during Eager Lion 2019

FGM-148 Javelin: A game changer in armored warfare

The FGM-148 Javelin is a state-of-art anti-tank weapon. It was introduced in service portable anti-tank missile system in 1996, and since then, it has been continuously upgraded. It became a significant game

4 years ago

Anti-tank

An Afghan National Police officer in September 2010, equipped with a modified AMD-65 with an attached hybrid telescopic sight that has the EOTech Holographic weapon sight.

AMD-65: A Hungarian copy of venerable AKM

The AMD-65 is a short-barreled version of the AKM manufactured by Hungary. It was intended as a new rifle for Hungarian Armed Forces, primarily for armored infantry and paratrooper units. The rifle

4 years ago

Rifles

Tips and techniques to master the night with a handgun and flashlight

Equipment and Techniques to Help You Master the Night with a Handgun

Being able to function proficiently in darkness is important to home and personal defense capability. Yet, many people who keep or carry a handgun do not adequately equip or train themselves to

4 years ago

Expert Analysis

SEAL operators sitting on the planks of the Little Bird

JSOC’s Tier-system explained: How do they differ?

The Tier-system is designed by JSOC (Joint Special Operations Command) to prioritize which Special Operations Forces receive the most funding. Tier 1 receives the most, then Tier 2, etc. However, games like

4 years ago

Units

NLAW: The ultimate tank killer

NLAW is a next-generation light anti-tank weapon developed in 2002 as a collaborative effort between Swedish and British defense contractors. It is designed to eliminate most modern main battle tanks (MBT). According

4 years ago

Anti-tank

AK-74M: A standard service rifle of Russian Army

The AK-74M is a modification of the AK-74, which its intended use is for motorized infantry and as a standard service rifle. It was manufactured and designed in Russia by Izhmash Small

4 years ago

Rifles

M4 Carbine: A Picatinny rails allows it to be great

AR-15 vs. M4 vs. M16: What’s the Difference?

One of the most frequently asked questions in the firearms world is: What’s the difference between an AR-15, an M4, and an M16? While they may look similar at a glance, these

4 years ago

Comparison

Heckler & Koch HK417: Designated Marksman Rifle proven in combat

The Heckler & Koch HK417 is a reliable and proven battle rifle favored by elite special operations units worldwide. It is the same rifle as the Heckler & Koch HK416, although it

4 years ago

Rifles

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