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If there’s ever been anyone who has truly been there and done that, it’s Pat McNamara. Pat is a 22 year veteran of the U.S. Army and has served in a myriad of assignments in Special Operations, including Delta Force. He was once his Unit’s Marksmanship NCO but now trains both professionals and civilians of […]
Of all the pieces of equipment I can remember using during my time on a detachment and during training, few can compare with the versatility and usefulness of 550 cordage. This cordage is the same type used in military parachutes and has saved my ass in a variety of ways. One of the biggest downsides […]
When I started out this whole EDC thing I watched an endless amount of YouTube videos and read a lot of articles attempting to wrap my arms around what gear to get and why. In order to determine what gear I needed, that required me to purchase several knives, lights and other items over a […]
How does self defense start? Recently, I received an email from a woman about concealed carry from a female perspective. This woman, we’ll call her Lucy, was seeking my advice because she had experienced a self defense scare of her own and wanted to take steps to protect herself and her children. Lucy hadn’t previously […]
Clint Emerson, a former Navy SEAL, has written a second book titled “100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition.” Here is an excerpt that focuses on fortifying your house. How To Fortify Your Home Security (#45) Most homeowners think of home security as a simple checklist. Install decent locks, consider an alarm system, make sure window locks […]
Here at SOFREP.com we delve into myriad issues beyond news and information on U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) and intelligence agencies. The topics covered range from everyday carry (EDC) to how to survive a mass shooting. We touch on nearly everything in between, as well, from personal security and weapons to everyday tactical thinking. We want you, the readers, […]
One of my fond memories of the Marine Corps were the MREs we fought over in the field. Yeah you heard me right, we fought over them. It got to the point that we all had our favorites and when it came time for chow, it was like a pack of wolves descending on an […]
The Russian Style of Survival is a part of the large complicated system of the Russian (Soviet) hand-to-hand fighting, which includes hand-to-hand fighting itself, knife fighting, shooting, healing practices, fitness exercises, self-development and finally, survival. The Russian Style of Survival has two characteristic traits, which makes it different from any other approach. Survival skills are […]
Make a Fire in the Jungle No match, no problem. What you’ll need: A machete or sharp knife; bamboo; char cloth; rock; flint; steel Jungle Chair Pop a squat in the woods. Directions: Cut two sticks at the same length. Sharpen one end on both sticks. Stab the sticks into the ground, a little more […]
Learning to start a fire in the woods is a skill everyone should learn. Fire can keep you warm, cook your food, purify your water, and keep predators at bay. However getting a fire started is only the beginning. It is harder than you think to keep a campfire going all night. Traditionally you will […]
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