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

HK417 has been proven in combat (Photo: XY)

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

Helwan Brigadier, an Egyptian copy of Beretta M1951 (Photo: Maadi)

Helwan Brigadier: A Egyptian copy of Beretta M1951

The Helwan Brigadier is a 9x19mm semi-automatic pistol that was an exemplary contribution by Egypt to the world of handguns. The Helwan Brigadier, also known as Egyptian Contract Model 951, is actually

4 years ago

Pistols

SKS rifle with 30 round magazine and installed optical sight (Photo: XY)

SKS: One of the most popular semi-automatic rifles in the world

Estimates vary, but there may be as many as 2 million SKS rifles in the US; about 950,000 were imported in 1993 alone. The SKS was one of the most common foreign

4 years ago

Rifles

Military Camouflage: Quick Tips (Photo: XY)

Military Camouflage: Achieving Concealment in the Field

Many soldiers misunderstand the purpose of camouflage. While it can aid in concealing one’s position when stationary or moving slowly, it is not a panacea for stealth. To effectively reduce one’s signature

4 years ago

Expert Analysis

Small unit tactics: Burst fire, why? (Photo: U.S. Army)

Burst Fire: What it is and How to Use it Effectively

The backbone of a platoon’s firepower is the M240 machine gun, a formidable weapon known for its rapid rate of fire, excellent penetration, and long-range capabilities. Its exceptional recoil resistance makes it

4 years ago

Expert Analysis

Enfield Enforcer Police Sniper Rifle (Photo: XY)

Enfield Enforcer: A target rifle for Police sniper use

Enfield Enforcer was a police sniper rifle chambered in 7.62mm caliber specifically designed for police use. In the early 1970s, the Enfield Enforcer was developed from the military L39A1 target rifle specifically

4 years ago

Sniper Rifles

The world's most popular weapon - AK-47 Assault Rifle — A group of soldier standing at the shooting range firing their AK-47 assault rifles and AK-74 assault rifles (Photo: Pinterest)

AK-47: The World’s Most Iconic Assault Rifle

The AK-47 has earned a legendary status as one of the most reliable and widely used assault rifles ever produced. With over 100 million units manufactured globally, it remains the most distributed

4 years ago

Rifles

Global Trades SSR-99 AK pattern rifle (Photo: XY)

SSR-99: A milled Bulgarian AK produced in the United States

The SSR-99 is a milled U.S.-made AK produced by Global Trades. The rifle has a milled receiver similar to that of the SLR-95. The rifles are made from Bulgarian parts shipped to

4 years ago

Sniper Rifles

Bulgarian SLR-95 rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm (Photo: XY)

SLR-95: A Bulgarian AK pattern rifle

The Bulgarian SLR-95 is a milled AK variant imported into the United States from 1994 to 1998. It is a post-ban version of the AK produced by Arsenal of Bulgaria. The rifle

4 years ago

Rifles

Brazilian Army soldiers with FN FAL (Photo: XY)

FN FAL: One of the best battle rifles in history

The FN FAL battle rifle is one of the most widespread and significant military small arms of the second half of the 20th century. First made by Fabrique Nationale Herstal (FN) of

4 years ago

Rifles

A batch of Belgian FNs shipped to Ukraine

As the conflict in Ukraine continues, more weapons come as an aid to the Ukrainian government to help them repel the Russian invasion. Belgium is among the countries that provided military aid.

4 years ago

Global Conflicts

Luigi Franchi SPAS-12 combat shotgun (Photo: Wiki Commons)

Luigi Franchi SPAS: A Special Purpose Automatic Shotgun from Italy

The Luigi Franchi SPAS shotgun is an interesting firearm because it is a combat dual-mode shotgun. The user can switch between a semi-automatic mode (for firing full-power rounds like buckshot or slugs)

4 years ago

Shotguns

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