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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Examining the Differences in Training for SAS and Navy SEALs

To compare the training and selection processes of SAS and Navy SEALs, it is helpful to understand more…

Sayeret Matkal’s failed attempt to rescue Nachshon Wachsman

Sayeret Matkal carried out the infamous rescue attempt of Nachshon Wachsman. The operation started as an incident in…

Extortion 17: The deadliest day in the DEVGRU history

On August 6, 2011, a U.S. Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopter was shot down while transporting a quick…

Top 5 deadliest Main Battle Tanks currently in service

The ultimate question we often receive is which is the best main battle tank in the world and still…

Meet HITRON an elite unit you probably never heard about

The HITRON is a special unit of the US Coast Guard. The unit you probably never heard about.…

XM25 Punisher was one of the deadliest infantry weapons in U.S. Army

The years of development have finally ended as the U.S. Army is ready to introduce the XM25 CTDE…

Ivica Jerak: The Croat who died as an American hero

Ivica Jerak, a Delta Force operator, was killed in the line of duty in northern Iraq in 2005.…

1st. Lt. Moreno is one of the unsung heroes who died to save others

Heroes can be described as ordinary people doing extraordinary things. But, the story of Army nurse 1st Lt.…

The Weight of Duty: How Much Do Soldiers Carry on Deployment?

It isn't easy to provide a definitive answer to how much weight soldiers carry on deployment. However, it…

Beretta 92: Ultimate Combat and Tactical Pistol

Initially designed for the Italian army and police, the Beretta 92 pistols earned most of their fame (both…

FN Minimi: World’s most popular Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)

The FN Minimi is probably the most famous squad automatic weapon (SAW) and a light machine gun. It…

Gilboa Snake: Twice deadly as an AR-15 platform

The Gilboa Snake rifle was developed by Israeli company Silver Shadow and Gilboa® USA and initially conceived by…

Barrett M99: Chris Kyle’s Favorite Fifty Cal

The Barrett M99 rifle was first introduced in 1999 and is the latest development of the Barrett Firearms…

Charles Mawhinney: The Deadly Sniper of the Vietnam War

In this article, we will delve into one of Chuck's most remarkable engagements during the Vietnam War, where…

SVD Dragunov: The most popular combat sniper rifle ever

The SVD Dragunov has been the standard Soviet Army sniping rifle since 1965. It was also adopted by…