Gear

Technology and Secure Storage Systems, the Future is Now at Vaultek

Technology was EVERYWHERE at SHOT SHOW, you literally couldn’t walk an aisle without seeing at least two examples of it being leveraged to make something better in some way. Vaultek is one example of this in the way it uses technology to create safer and more useable storage solutions that give the buyer more and […]

SHOT SHOW 2024, Its Not ALL About Guns

SHOT SHOW 2024 is in the books now and there are many lessons, ideas and industry trends that are coming so we take a look at a few of them. TRAINING Specifically training using technology which has been making a bigger impact every year. This year is no exception and see’s technology being used to […]

SHOT SHOW 2024, Day One in the Rearview Mirror

The SOFREP team was on the ground and meeting people at Industry Day AKA Range Day here at SHOT SHOW 2024. Day one is an outdoor event held at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City NV just outside of Las Vegas and what a day it was with plenty of guns and […]

Extended Magazines and New Earplugs or, How to Accessorize for Range Day

Never-ending magazines are just a thing from Hollywood but SGM has some extended magazines that allow you to shoot just a little longer whether you need to or not. These magazines are twenty-six-round magazines made for the Glock double stack .45 cal models. Imagine twenty-six .45 caliber bits of love all loaded into your Glock […]

BCL MRX Bison, a Compact Scout Rifle That Delivers

Today we highlight one of our reviewers from Nova Scotia, Leland (Lee) Keane, a Retired Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman and his take on a bolt action rifle from a Canadian manufacturer that is very impressive. I have been looking for a “scout rifle” for a few years. I have used the Mossberg MVP Patrol in […]

Buck 808 Talon, A Big Tool With Big Capabilities

Garfield’s “go-to tool” when dealing with brush, limbs, and small trees on his NW Florida rural property, and his Grandson’s favorite tool to steal away from him. Small enough to wield all day but capable enough to easily take on 3- and 4-inch thick cuts. https://youtu.be/hacm4KywPe0 When I bought this knife it was to try […]

Defender Plate Carrier: A Plate Carrier Made With the XL Community in Mind

Defender Plate Carrier: A Plate Carrier Made With the Xl Community in Mind I chose the Defender because it could fit a plus-sized, tall individual (me at the time) and wasn’t going to rip my bank account apart just for the carrier. It also had options for side plates and the ability to easily contain […]

Top 8 Luxury Watches to Gift Yourself for the Holidays

The holiday season is coming up and we advice you to start picking up gifts for yourself and for your family before the rush season comes in. For us here at SOFREP, we’re quite passionate about men’s watches. That’s why we partnered with Praesidus, a veteran-owned company who specializes in historical luxury watches. So, if […]

Is a Red Dot Optic Worth the Investment for Your Everyday Carry?

When it comes to firearms, the red dot optic has become a popular choice for many shooters. This is especially true when it comes to pistols. A red dot optic mounted on your pistol can help you acquire your target much faster than traditional iron sights. However, is this type of optic worth the investment […]

Gun Alternative to Self-Defense: Ultimate Guide to Using Tasers

Self-defense is about knowing how to protect yourself from danger, not about guns and shooting other people. However, the topic of self-defense and guns often comes up together. Do you need a gun for self-defense? Or do you need another kind of weapon? Many online articles deal with this subject regarding gun ownership, concealed carry […]