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

Top 5 unusual handguns in the world

While numerous firearms are designed with rugged efficiency in mind and have a rather simplistic design, others look like something straight out of a sci-fi action movie. Alas, looks do not always

9 years ago

Toplist

Malhalma Tactical - Alleged Jihadists private military company

Malhama Tactical: The Blackwater of Jihad

Heavily armed and expertly kitted with body armor and ballistic helmets, the men can be seen defending bunkers, storming buildings, and even posing by whiteboards giving tactical lessons. Though the titles of

9 years ago

Global Conflicts

How To Become a Private Military Contractor

Are private military contractors more cost effective than uniformed personnel?

According to a latest article in military.com experts say, “There are a number of functions that contractors can perform, often at less cost than uniformed personnel, but not all tasks. And I think …

9 years ago

Opinion

A group of private military contractors (PMCs) practicing at the gun range

What is a private military contractor?

A private military contractor company is a private business that signs one or more contracts to provide goods or services to one or more nations militaries. Sometimes, those companies and their employees

9 years ago

Private Military Contractors

Challenger 2 (United Kingdom) as one of the best tanks in the world

British Challenger set longest tank kill record in history

The longest tank kill record set by the British Challenger tank in 1991 during the Gulf war is still holding, even almost 30 years later, despite new wars and new technologies. One

9 years ago

History

Russian soldier equipped with AK-400 assault rifle

AK-400: Spetsnaz To Be Equipped with New Assault Rifle

The AK-400 is a new Russian-made assault rifle offered exclusively to the Presidential Security Service and the FSB. The famous Russian company Kalashnikov is behind this new assault rifle developed solely for

9 years ago

Guns

US Army unveils OPAT

The new changes in U.S. Army physical fitness test should improve overall system and allow it to determine determine if new recruits and soldiers can meet the physical demands of certain jobs.

9 years ago

Community

Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training lasts for the course of 24 weeks and it is divided into 3 phases

How to become a Navy SEAL?

Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training is the first step to becoming a Navy SEAL. Accessing the BUD/S is the first step and probably the most difficult on the way to becoming a

9 years ago

Expert Analysis

Beretta 93R: The selective-fire machine pistol

Beretta 93R is an advanced weapon based on the Beretta 92 but with several additional features in the “machine pistol” category. Italian Special Forces and security police have adopted it, and interest

9 years ago

Pistols

Special Intervention Unit (SIU) operators brandishing their weapons and gear

Special Intervention Unit (SIU): A Kosovo’s prime counter-terrorism unit

Kosovo’s Special Intervention Unit (SIU) is the prime counter-terrorism unit in the country. Its first origins inside the Kosovo police appeared in 2003, as the small unit was formed. The unit was

9 years ago

SWAT

FABARM SDASS: A tactical shotgun solely designed for police and security

The Fabarm SDASS Tactical shotgun is solely designed for police/security use. It has some unique features, including folding front sight, built-in Picatinny style rails on the top of the receiver, and a

9 years ago

Shotguns

CZ-Colt Z40: A rare double-action manufactured by Colt

The CZ-Colt Z40 pistol dates from 1998. The pistol was developed by Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ) together with Colt. Colt wanted to make a good double-action pistol but had never managed to master

9 years ago

Pistols

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