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

5 months ago

by Eric Sof

The world's most popular weapon - AK-47 Assault Rifle

The Science of Sound Suppression: How Silencers Work

Silenced weapons can be incredibly quiet, but it is important to note that almost any weapon can be silenced with the addition of a suppressor. However, it is worth noting that silenced

6 years ago

Expert Analysis

SAS operator is seen speaking with another armed rescuer during hostage crisis in Kenya

SAS operator who stormed besieged Kenyan hotel to receive top medal

Do you remember a SAS operator who stormed a besieged hotel in Kenya? These days, he was awarded a Conspicuous Gallantry Cross — second only to a Victoria Cross — for valor

6 years ago

Community

Jeffrey Epstein posing in a Navy SEAL uniform

A picture, reportedly 14 years old, shows convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein attending Princess Beatrice’s 18th birthday. The birthday party was held at Windsor Castle in 2006,

6 years ago

Community

MARSOC Raiders aiming their weapons during the training

How do the MARSOC Raiders different from other units?

The MARSOC Raiders conduct missions that are slightly different from other units. Despite they are not designated as a Tier 1 unit, they are still a significant fighting force in the U.S.

6 years ago

Comparison

Special Operations Team Room

The Special Operations Team Room is a term that designates an ordinary room used by extraordinary men, as some operators like to describe it. So basically it is a room where they

6 years ago

Tier 1

Russian Alpha Group Shooting Drills with Live Ammunition

The prime unit in Russia is considered to be the FSB Alpha Group. The Alpha group shooting drills are insane and they aren’t even similar to their Western counterparts like Delta Force

6 years ago

Video

The most famous assault rifle in the world AK-47

What is the equivalent of an AK-47 for sniper rifles?

The equivalent of an AK-47 for sniper rifles doesn’t exist. The question itself cannot be answered adequately due to how it is worded. Since the AK-47 is not a sniper rifle, there

6 years ago

Expert Analysis

Rob Guzzo: The Tragic Story of a Dedicated Navy SEAL

Robert Guzzo was a football star and Navy SEAL. There are a lot of different personalities in the SEAL platoon, and I think that it brings a SEAL platoon to what it

6 years ago

Veterans

Russian Spetsnaz received a new batch of Kalashnikov AK-12 assault rifles

Russia’s Special Operations Forces have received the first batch of Kalashnikov AK-12 assault rifles. The new AK-12 was made under Kalashnikov Concern. The first batch included more than 700 rifles. The new

6 years ago

Guns

Mexican SOF operator involved in the arrest of ‘El Chapito’ shot dead

The Mexican SOF operator involved in the arrest of the drug lord ‘El Chapito’has been assassinated in a parking lot. Ovidio Guzmán ‘El Chapito’ López is a son of reputed drug lord

6 years ago

Community

Combat Scythe: Battlefield Invention That Saves Lives

There’s the combat scythe that has seen widespread use in Afghanistan. I don’t know who came up with the idea, but it was so successful that the private sector started producing a

6 years ago

Tools

Royal Marines will get a new Colt C7 assault rifle and a complete rebrand

The Royal Marines will get a new Colt C7 assault rifle and a complete rebrand. The need for a full rebrand of the British Royal Marines comes as commanders of the 350-year-old

6 years ago

Defense

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