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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Stirling M20: A blowback action rifle chambered in .22 LR

The Stirling M20 is another product of the Phillippine Islands company of Squires Bingham. It is, in essence, the same blowback action used in their Squibman M16 combat-style rifle but installed into

4 years ago

Rifles

Steyr AUG: One of the most recognizable assault rifles in the world

The Steyr AUG (Armee-Universal-Gewehr) gets its name from its ability to be configured in four different ways, depending upon the length of the barrel and the presence or absence of a bipod.

4 years ago

Rifles

Steyr AMR 5075: An Anti-materiel rifle from early 1990s

Steyr AMR 5075 is an anti-materiel rifle produced in the early 1990s. It will be recalled that the 1980s saw a sudden interest in the development of heavy sniping rifles, primarily intended

4 years ago

Sniper Rifles

Steyr ACR: Flechette-firing assault rifle

Steyr ACR was the Steyr-Mannlicher entrant for the U.S. Advanced Combat Rifle competition. It was considered an excellent example of modern technology, but like the other entries, it could not achieve the

4 years ago

Rifles

one of an MH-47 Chinook sling loading a stealthy Combat Craft Assault (CCA) boat while one of its crew, most likely a SWCC, fast ropes down into it in mid-air.

Rare Tier 1 exercise photos captured near Dam Neck

From pirate patch-wearing SEALs on Little Birds to an operator mid-air fast-roping into a stealthy boat slung under an MH-47, these shots impress.

5 years ago

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Squires Bingham M16: A cheap rimfire rifle from Philippines

Squires Bingham M16 is a cheap combat rifle designed and produced in the Philippines. Squibman is the brand name of the Squires Bingham Company, and they have produced a variety of rifles,

5 years ago

Rifles

SR 88A assault rifle chambered in 5.56mm

SR 88A: Singapore assault rifle

SR 88A was an improved version of the SR 88 rifle manufactured by Chartered Firearms Industries between 1990 and 2000. Chartered Firearms Industries began rifle manufacture by making the United States M16A1

5 years ago

Rifles

SIG SG 550: Swiss service rifle from the 1990’s

The SIG SG 550 is a Swiss rifle manufactured in the 1990s for the Swiss Army’s needs. The Swiss Army has used a powerful 7.5mm cartridge since the century. It decided to

5 years ago

Rifles

Sako P72: A fine rimfire rifle in .22

Sako has been making firearms for many years, concentrating particularly on center-fire sporting rifles in their export markets, but they have always made .22 rimfire rifles for home consumption. They have now

5 years ago

Rifles

French soldier armed with FAMAS bullpup assault rifle

FAMAS: French Army’s bullpup assault rifle

The peculiar shape of the FAMAS rifle has led to it being nicknamed ‘the Trumpet’ by today’s poilus, and in the hands of a well-built soldier, it looks like a toy. But

5 years ago

Rifles

Ruger Mini-14: A smaller version of the military M14 rifle

Sturm Ruger & Co. introduced the Ruger Mini-14 Carbine in 1973, a lightweight weapon using the well-proven M1 Garand gas operation system and rotating bolt allied to the .223 cartridge. As might

5 years ago

Rifles

Rossi Model 92 SRC Carbine Chambered in .357 Magnum

Rossi Model 92 SRC: An almost identical copy of Winchester 1892

In the days of the Old West, the carbine chambered for a handgun cartridge (or vice versa, as you prefer) was the common saddle gun, but the concept seems to have withered

5 years ago

Rifles

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