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SIG Sauer M17/M18/P320 Pistol Just Can’t Seem to Escape Safety Controversies

  The Swiss-German firm SIG Sauer (“SIG” as in Schweizerische Industrie-Gesellschaft, e.g. “Swiss Industrial Company”) is one of the world’s most venerable and respected gunmakers, dating back to 1853, and accordingly, has won many law enforcement and military contracts around the world in its proud history, including with the U.S. Armed Forces and many civilian […]

M4A1 Block I: The Special Operations Origins of an American Icon

In the annals of modern warfare, few firearms have risen to such iconic status as the M4 carbine in its various forms and configurations. But before it became the ubiquitous symbol of American firepower, there was the Block I. A weapon forged in the crucible of special operations, where innovation and lethality walk hand-in-hand. The […]

Laundry In The Field? It’s Possible With A Scrubba Bag!

Being in the Army while in the field can be difficult at times, with bad weather, inhospitable environments, no phone, no light/power, and no motor car (as the song used to say), among many other things.  At least your days are planned for you and with enough activities you can forget some things like laundry.  […]

Pic of the Day, Doing the Alps Army Style

Recently, part of the SOFREP family was in the field training in the European Alps with local allies.  The air was thin and chilly, the ground rocky and covered in snow with beautiful vistas that truly belonged on postcards. Training during the trip involved taking advantage of the local terrain with plenty of rappelling and […]

Battle Chest Rigs, from then to now.

  The Chest Rig is a easily recognizable piece of kit.  What your mission, purpose and use will determine which chest rig is best for you. I personally use multiple brands and own variations ranging from the 1980s Soviet Chest rigs to the modern issued TAPs System and Blue Force  gear slick chest rigs. Here […]

Best Boots for Combat Sim, Hiking and Military use?

Best boots for Combat sim, hiking, and general use?    A lot of people have a favorite brand of boot when it comes to military service, camping experience or outdoor activities. I am one of those people.  I have some recommendations, tips, as well as complaints. Here are a couple of options that range for […]

Pic of The Day, Shooting the M1 Garand

Shooting different types of guns is a common occurrence in Today’s Army, especially if you’re in a Sniper Unit.  It’s not every day though you get to shoot an iconic rifle from a bygone era but that’s what happened recently when a member of the SOFREP family was out on FTX and a special visitor […]

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Different Battle Belt and Duty Belt Setups

Working in a Military, Security, or combat sim setting? Lets get your belt squared away. Here I have some recommendations and prices to assist you along your way setting up a duty belt. Here are a few of my go brands for working with the National Guard and as a Private Security Officer. Security Belt […]

Military Sniper Competitions, the Best Training For Our Sniper Teams

Modern military sniper competitions provide a range of valuable benefits to U.S. Army snipers, enhancing their skills, tactics, and overall effectiveness.  I spoke at length with Iahn about the competitions, his thoughts on them, their value, and what it was like to be part of the first-ever US Military team of Snipers to compete in […]

Pic Of The Day, Sniper Competition in Denmark

One of the SOFREP family, my Grandson Iahn, just came back from the International Sniper Competition in Borris, Ringkobing, Denmark.  The competition was extreme and many of the exercises were based directly on lessons learned and operations conducted on the front lines of the war in Ukraine. I spoke with Iahn concerning the competition and […]

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