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

FN PS90: A civilian semi-automatic version of legendary FN P90 (Photo: XY)

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

Glock 17 vs. SIG P226: Which one is better?

The comparison of the Glock 17 vs. SIG P226 as the service-duty pistol should not be viewed in terms of the better because it is a subjective term. Both guns are well thought out

5 years ago

Comparison

Which one is better: Glock 19 vs SIG P229? (Photo: XY)

Glock 19 vs SIG P229: Which one is better?

To compare Glock 19 vs SIG P229, we need to bring it back to basic. Despite the “Better” is a subjective term, it is still a brilliant question. Both of these happen to

5 years ago

Comparison

Task Force 121 Delta Force — Members of the Task Force 121 filmed on the unknown day at unknown location (Photo: XY)

A Glimpse at the Gear, Training, and Missions of Delta Force

It is a myth that Delta Force (1st SFOD-D) operators can use any weapon they desire. While they may have some flexibility in their choices, they generally use the equipment issued to

5 years ago

Expert Analysis

Why does Australia use the Steyr AUG instead of the M4? — Austeyr F88 with M203 grenade launcher (Photo: Wikipedia Commons)

M4 vs. Steyr AUG in Australian Military Service

The Australian Defense Forces use the Steyr AUG rifle instead of the M4 because Australia has obtained a license from Steyr to manufacture the AUG to their specifications (known as the F88

5 years ago

Comparison

How much ammo does a machine gunner carry into battle? — A U.S. Marine Fires An M240 Machine Gun During A Night Squad-Attack Exercise (Photo: USMC)

How Much Ammo Do Machine Gunners Carry?

Machine guns are known for their high fire rate, making them difficult to feed with ammunition continuously. If you’ve ever wondered how much ammo a machine gunner carries into battle, it’s worth

5 years ago

Expert Analysis

Hugh Thompson Jr., a forgotten hero who stopped massacre at My Lai more than 50 years ago (Photo: U.S. Army)

Hugh Thompson: The Forgotten Hero of My Lai

Hugh Thompson was a United States Army Major and a former warrant officer in the 123rd Aviation Battalion of the 23rd Infantry Division who helped end the My Lai Massacre of the

5 years ago

Veterans

GPNVG-18 night vision goggles used by SEAL Team 6 in Operation Neptune Spear (target GERONIMO - Osama Bin Laden) in 2011 (Photo: Pinterest/Navy SEALs)

Victory in Nigeria: The story of Philip Walton’s rescue by SEAL Team 6

On October 31st, 2020, U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 (DEVGRU) executed a successful rescue operation in Northern Nigeria to retrieve an American citizen, Philip Walton, who had been taken, hostage. The operation

5 years ago

Missions

Brigade of Gurkhas - elite Nepalese soldiers (Photo: XY)

British Gurkhas: 11 Interesting Things About Legendary Warriors

The British Gurkhas are considered one of the most fearsome, courageous, and bravest warriors. They are the nightmare of every intruder, terrorists who glare at our borders with the wrong intention. They

5 years ago

Toplist

Russian SOF Operator brandishing his AK-style rifle — Russian Special Forces Operator (Photo: VK/RussianSF)

Russia’s Alpha Group compared to the Delta Force

Russia’s Alpha Group compared to the Delta Force is a good and comparable unit in the domain of training, but in organizational and operational comparison, we need to dive into the world

5 years ago

Opinion

US compound in Benghazi set on fire on September 11, 2012 — US compound in Benghazi, Libya set on fire on September 11, 2012 (Photo: XY)

What exactly happened in Benghazi and what should I know about it?

The Benghazi attack triggered many controversies and created a lot of conspiracy theories. In a deadly attack on September 11, 2012, over 125 armed militants successfully breached the American consulate in Benghazi,

5 years ago

Opinion

Manurhin MR 73 Revolver chambered in .357 Magnum or 9 mm Parabellum (Photo: Michael Arnold)

Manurhin MR 73: A famous revolver used by GIGN

The Manurhin MR 73 is a compact revolver basically intended for police use, though the longer-barreled versions can also be bought in competition form. They are currently used by French police and

5 years ago

Revolvers

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