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

Heckler & Koch PSG1: The most accurate semi-automatic rifle in the world

The Heckler and Koch PSG1 sniper rifle has been developed to satisfy the current demand from military and police authorities for a high-precision weapon for snipers and skilled sharpshooters. The PSG1 is

5 years ago

Sniper Rifles

Heckler & Koch HK770

Thanks to somewhat more intelligent gun legislation than the rest of Europe and to their natural advantages in respect of forests and hunting areas, the Germans still have a thriving home market

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Rifles

Heckler & Koch HK300

The HK300 might be called a ‘de-luxe’ version of the HK270; it is built to take a more powerful cartridge, but retains the same basic blowback mechanism and is generally to a

5 years ago

Rifles

Heckler & Koch HK270

The Heckler & Koch HK270 is a sporting rifle with an interesting amalgamation of civil and military features and there is a suggestion that it may have originated in a design for

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Rifles

SAMOPAL Vz.61 Skorpion: A Czechoslovak machine pistol

The SAMOPAL Vz.61 Skorpion is not a new weapon, but it deserves a mention for two reasons; firstly because it is a unique miniature submachine gun, and secondly because it is appearing

5 years ago

Submachine Guns

Zastava M84 Scorpion Submachine Gun manufactured in Yugoslavia

Zastava M84: A Yugoslav derivative of the SAMOPAL Vz.61 Skorpion

The Zastava M84 Skorpion is a Yugoslav variant of the Czech SAMOPAL Vz. 61 Skorpion machine pistol/submachine gun. It was licensed and produced by Crvena Zastava since 1984, first in Yugoslavia than in Serbia

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Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch HK91: An improved version of HK81

The Heckler & Koch HK91 rifle was based on the design of the earlier HK41 rifle. It was almost identical when introduced in the 1970s with slight modifications. Both rifles are successors

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Rifles

Heckler & Koch G11: Most revolutionary weapon ever

The Heckler & Koch G11 is probably the most revolutionary weapon to appear anywhere in the past 40 years or more, involving a totally new type of mechanism and a careless cartridge.

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Rifles

Heckler & Koch HK81: Rifle designed for special police forces

The Heckler & Koch HK81 was a German assault rifle designed and produced specially for Special Forces (both military and law enforcement). The rifle was designed in the late 1970s and introduced

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Rifles

Gepard M1 single-shot 12.7mm Anti-materiel rifle designed and manufactured in Hungary

Gepard M1: A Hungarian-made .50 Cal sniper rifle

The Gepard M1 is a heavy sniper rifle chambered in .50 Cal (12,7 mm). It was part of the Gepard sniper rifles series designed and manufactured in Hungary in the late 1980s.

5 years ago

Sniper Rifles

Finbitathlon .22 Rimfire Rifle was designed for the Finnish Biathlon team in 1976

Finnbiathlon: A rimfire rifle designed for the Finnish Biathlon Team

The Finnbiathlon .22 rimfire rifle was specially designed for the Finnish Biathlon Team in 1976. The rifle was designed by gunsmith Torsti Laaksonen. Due to the selection of materials and the innovative

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Rifles

FN PS90: A commercial version of legendary FN P90

The FN PS90 is a semi-automatic carbine variant of the legendary FN P90, intended for civilian shooters for personal protection and sporting use; it was introduced in 2005 and continues to be offered

5 years ago

Submachine Guns

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