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.
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Operators with an M4A1 SOPMOD Block II in Afghanistan in 2012
Rifles

M4 Carbine: A world’s most popular special operations forces rifle

The M4 Carbine is one of the most popular rifles and the…

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M1911A1 Classic pistol designed by John Browning
Pistols

Colt M1911: One of the most successful pistols ever produced

The Colt M1911 competes with the Browning HP as one of the most successful…

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Belgian Fabrique Nationale (FN) FNP-45
Pistols

FN FNP-45: Improved version of the FNP-40

The FN FNP-45 pistol is the next step in the evolution of…

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CZ 100 Pistol caliber
Pistols

CZ 100: A double-action-only classic

The CZ 100 pistol was introduced in 1995. It has a double-action-only…

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Walther PPS: A successor of the PPK
Pistols

Walther PPS: A powerful replacement for a venerable PPK

Walther PPS (Polizei Pistole Schmal – Police Pistole Slim) is the most…

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Pistols

IWI Jericho 941: Born in Battle

IWI Jericho 941 is a pistol made in Israel. Israel is a…

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Operators with an M4A1 SOPMOD Block II in Afghanistan in 2012
Expert Analysis

6 Things You Should Know About US Special Operations Forces

From the Army’s Green Berets to Navy SEALs, Air Force Air Commandos,…

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A British soldier aiming Glock 17 at the shooting range
Pistols

Glock 17: One of the most popular service weapons in the world

The Glock 17 is one of the most popular service-duty pistols in…

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Standard issues of Walther PP and Walther PPK models used in police service around the world
Pistols

Walther PPK: A James Bond’s weapon of choice

Walther introduced its Walther PPK (Polizei Pistole Kurz, or Short Police Pistol)…

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Military version of the SIG Sauer P220
Pistols

SIG Sauer P220: An excellent military pistol

The SIG Sauer P220 is an excellent military pistol designed by Schweizerische…

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America's deadliest soldier Sgt. 1st Class Dillard Johnson
Veterans

Dillard Johnson: The deadliest soldier in US military history

In modern warfare, achieving the distinction of being the deadliest soldier in…

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Lieutenant General Lewis ‘Chesty’ Puller as the most decorated marine in the US Marines Corps history
Veterans

Chesty Puller: The most decorated Marine in history

Far and away, the most decorated Marine in history is Chesty Puller.…

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