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Why in the movies do they always shoot guys in the middle of the forehead? It has more to do with special effects and make up than physiology. Caleb explains how TV and movies get it all wrong. If you need to take a headshot, it needs to be effective. Learn from qualified and knowledgeable […]
Residents from a small village in the Cotswolds have officially complained about the noise made by the SAS CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters flying in and out of their training center. With local properties changing hands for £1.2m or more, life is not exactly hard for the villagers of Tidenham in Gloucestershire. But they are having a massive moan-up as […]
The U.K. government is currently going after ex-servicemen for carrying out their duty in Northern Ireland. Special forces will feel the pinch most, as the majority of the terrorists killed there were killed by the SAS. While terror chiefs brokered a deal with Tony Blair giving them immunity from prosecution—whether guilty or not—soldiers who were obediently carrying […]
Almost two years ago, the Strategic Studies Institute published an incredibly accurate depiction of the culture of lying that is so pervasive throughout the U.S. Army, specifically amongst the Officer corps and senior leadership, but also throughout the NCO ranks. In surprising detail, the authors of the study pick apart all of the little examples […]
There are many subcultures in the firearms community. You have three gunners, hunters, cowboy action shooters, 1911 fanatics, and weekend plinkers to name a few. Chances are that we are all a crossover of several types of the shooting categories I listed. The common bond with all these groups is our shared love and respect […]
According to a team of analysts gathered by the New York Times, North Korea recently released a propaganda photo that lacked the usual signs of photo-doctoring Kim Jong Un utilizes for nearly all official pictures released by his regime. Nearly every official photograph of the reclusive world leader is manipulated by North Korean officials at […]
Green Berets rely on their problem solving abilities to survive in combat. Much of SF selection seeks to assess this talent and the Special Forces qualification course develops and improves creativity. Many times, military problems must be solved with the application of force. Green Berets are not afraid to get their hands dirty, but they […]
Former CIA officer Sam Faddis recently wrote a piece here on SOFREP entitled, “The Coming War with Iran.” Contrary to the article’s title, and even to some of the admittedly bellicose language within the piece (whether justified or not), Mr. Faddis was not advocating for a war with Iran. The thrust of the article, rather, […]
I watched rather helplessly as the blood and puss dripped from the boy’s neck, swirling together into a perfect mixture of gruesome bodily fluids in the pan below. The doctor watched carefully, overseeing the medic gently push on what was left of the cyst, bulging out just above the child’s shoulder. At one point, the […]
While going through some old photographs the other day I came across several from a training exercise that I participated in back in 2005 on Fort Campbell. The base is home to the 101st Airborne and 5th Special Forces Group (where I later served) but 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment also resides there. At the […]
NASA’s Dawn spacecraft was launched in 2007 with a mission that didn’t garner a great deal of attention in the press. The small craft was headed for the asteroid belt, where it would be tasked with studying the development of protoplanets, or celestial bodies in orbit around our sun that could have developed into planets. […]
When I went to Ranger School, I memorized the Ranger Creed and learned that “surrender is not a Ranger word.” I love that. As a student of military history, the Green Beret knows what happens after surrender. In Afghanistan, there were some very frank team-room discussions about capture. Short of being blown unconscious by an […]
SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
Barrett is the world leader in long-range, large-caliber, precision rifle design and manufacturing. Barrett products are used by civilians, sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and more than 75 State Department-approved countries around the world.
Hywell is a premium gear brand specializing in heavy-duty Merino wool boot socks for blue-collar professionals and outdoorsmen. Backed by an ironclad 10-Year Warranty.
Praesidus builds rugged, American-assembled watches inspired by historic military timepieces. Designed for accuracy and tested for endurance, each watch is made for outdoor explorers, everyday adventurers, and anyone who needs reliability when it matters.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
