Firearms

Hawaii-based Soldiers trains using a Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) system at Schofield Barracks, November 21, 2024. (DVIDS)

Hawaii-based Soldiers Sharpen Marksmanship Skills, Train with Next Generation Squad Weapon

Hawaii Soldiers train with the Army’s game-changing 6.8mm NGSW system, blending tech and ta...

Firearms Dec 16

Marines with 31st MEU MRF fire their M4A1 service rifles during a live-fire training. (USMC/DVIDS)

Sweden Modernizes Arsenal with Colt M4A1 Rifles

Sweden ditches old AK 5 rifles for 15,000 Colt M4A1s—modern firepower ready for NATO missions a...

Europe Dec 13

Photo: Brügger & Thomet VP9 (Brügger & Thomet)

The ‘Welrod’ Pistol: A Silent Killer For the SOE, OSS, and Special Forces

Was UnitedHealthcare’s CEO killed with a modern ‘silent assassin’ pistol tied to WW...

Expert Analysis Dec 07

A Marine sniper demonstrates the precision and versatility of the Mk22 Advanced Sniper Rifle during training on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan.

Barrett Firearms Advanced Sniper Rifle Put Into Service By Marine Corps

The Mk22 Advanced Sniper Rifle changes the equation for Marine snipers, offering unmatched precis...

Weapons Nov 25

A Marine fires an MK22 bolt-action sniper rifle, May 1, 2024. (DVIDS)

US Marine Corps Achieves Full Capability for MK 22 Sniper Rifle

One rifle, endless possibilities. The Marine Corps’ MK 22 sniper rifle is here—modular, l...

Marine Corps Nov 24

The FP-45 Liberator: a crude yet iconic symbol of resistance, designed to turn the tide with one .45-caliber shot at a time.

WWII’s Cheapest Weapon: The Story of the FP-45 Liberator Pistol

The FP-45 Liberator wasn’t just a gun; it was a middle finger to tyranny—a single-shot lesson...

World Nov 16

Smile says 'photo op,' but the Snipex T-Rex says 'business is booming'—literally.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Ukrainian Sniper with Snipex T-Rex Rifle and Suppressor

The Snipex T-Rex isn’t just a rifle—it’s a portable artillery piece that turns anything in ...

The Pic of the Day Nov 12

Former Army Officer Looks at All Five Generation of Glocks

From curtain rods to combat pistols, Glock’s journey proves that innovation and a stubborn refu...

Firearms Nov 08

This is what I call a "War Unicorn". Image Credit: Reddit

Understanding Gun Culture 3.0: Why My Hippie Neighbors Just Bought a Glock

Gun Culture 3.0 isn’t about hunting or heritage; it’s a new breed of American grit wh...

US Politics Nov 04

A Marine pauses before taking aim at a target.

1911: A Delta Force Workhorse

The 1911 in Delta was less a sidearm and more a trusted, stubborn warhorse that’d stick with yo...

Expert Analysis Oct 29

Get To Know The Yugo Pattern AK Rifle

For all the lefties out there, the Zastava M70 is a rare gem—a battle-proven rifle that’s rea...

Firearms Oct 28

Ukrainian soldiers from the Special Police Force traverse a corner during Rapid Trident 2019. U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Joanna Gaona Gomez

Get To Know the Small Arms of the Ukrainian Army

Forgive me for not using the word “gun” in the title of this piece. From day one in t...

World Oct 25

The gold-washed, intricately engraved pistol with ivory grips and Adolf Hitler's initials serves as a haunting relic of the Third Reich's dark history.

How Hitler’s Gold Walther Pistol Made it to Cleveland

The curious tale of Hitler’s 50th birthday present, a gold-washed Walther pistol that trave...

World Oct 21

Rated Red on SOFREP: Watch The SIG Sauer Academy Run a Counter-Ambush Demo

Rated Red’s take on counter-ambush tactics at SIG Sauer Academy is just the kind of gritty, no-...

Security Oct 17

SOFREP’s Quick Guide to Picking the Right Handgun

When it comes to finding the perfect handgun, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution—only ...

Firearms Oct 16

Brazilian Army soldiers and their FN FALs.

The FN FAL: A Trusted Battle Rifle in Over 90 Nations

The FN FAL, known as ‘The Right Arm of the Free World,’ defined Cold War battlefields...

Military History Oct 13

Op-Ed: Why I Own “So Many” Guns

They sometimes multiply if you aren’t watching.

Featured Oct 05

Stealthy and deadly, the Barrett MRADELR sniper system locks on target, proving its dominance in extreme long-range precision.

Barrett Firearms Secures First International Government Contract For MRADLER Precision Extreme Long Range Rifle

With the MRADELR, Barrett continues to redefine the limits of long-range precision, arming allied...

World Sep 26

In the dead of night, the right light and a trusty 12-gauge shotgun are all you need to turn the tables on any threat.

Navy SEAL Sniper Head Instructor, Brandon Webb, on Why the 12-Gauge Shotgun with High Powered Light is the Ultimate Home Defense Weapon

When it’s 3 a.m. and someone’s breaking down your door, you don’t want to mess with gadgets...

Expert Analysis Sep 25

Just like Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark, the Nazis’ obsession with mystical relics and occult power led them on wild goose chases, but no amount of ancient magic could turn the tide of war in their favor.

Hitler’s Weird and Lethal Nazi Weapon Projects You’ve Never Heard About

The Nazis blurred the line between genius and insanity, crafting weapons like the V-2 rocket that...

World Sep 23

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