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To say that it was quite an ambitious undertaking would be an understatement. In the early 2000s, brothers Nick and Giles English sought to bring the construction of luxury timepieces back to Great Britain. In 1800, half of the world’s watches, about 200,000 pieces, were built by British watchmakers. A century later, Switzerland and the […]
Are you a biker? Then you understand the importance of upper body protection. Bikers are no strangers to the risk of on-the-road accidents, and the importance of safety gear is paramount. That’s why bikers like me are obsessed with upper body protection. Whether you’re looking for a full-body suit or just a few pieces of […]
No Fear Nor Loathing While still caught up in all of the excitement of Las Vegas, I wrote a short piece to give you a taste of what was happening at SHOT Show 2023. Now that I’m back home and have finally shaken off the last of my jet lag, I’m bringing you my full-length […]
What a great time with Team Sofrep who was all over Shotshow 2023! Sofrep Radio host Aaron ” Rad” Radl was boots on the ground grabbing interviews, shooting rifles, pistols, including a Springfield 10mm Pistol, Bergara Rifle system, 350 Remington, 338 lapua, and a freaking cool Carl Gustav Airsoft grenade launcher for wargames! 2023 Shotshow […]
For nearly four decades, the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)—nicknamed Humvee—was the steadfast workhorse of the American armed forces, always playing an essential role in the ever-changing battlefield, whether transporting soldiers and missiles, mounting machine guns and satellite communication dishes or whatever else was needed on the frontlines. It significantly rose to prominence during […]
Welcome to beautiful, chilly Las Vegas for SHOT Show 2023. The SOFREP Team has made our way out here to check out what’s on the cutting edge at the world’s largest Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoors Tradeshow. First Look Meet Bear Creek Arsenal’s 300 Win Mag. A beautifully built, rock-solid firearm guaranteed to stop whatever type […]
Curiosity Every once in a while, when I meet someone new, and they find out what I did for a living, they’ll start asking me about guns. More often than not, the conversation will turn to concealed carry, and they’ll ask me what kind of gun I carry. I’ll tell them, “I carry a Sig […]
Are you ready to embark on the ultimate winter adventure this season? Whether you’re a seasoned snowboarder or not looking to tackle the steepest slopes or planning on the most challenging winter hike this month, the right outdoor gear is essential for a safe and enjoyable winter experience. So how do you choose the best […]
If you’re a veteran, you know that everything we did was about being a team player and working together. You weren’t competing against your fellow service members or working toward individual goals; instead, you were all on the same team with the same end-game. While serving, I never imagined how much my experience would help […]
A couple of weeks ago, I opened my email to find out that our friends at Luminox had just released three new watches as part of their collaboration with Volition America. On the off chance you’ve never heard of Volition America, they sell a variety of patriotic-themed gear (apparel, sunglasses, watches, golf clubs, and more) […]