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You might consider yourself old school, but are you this old school? Syrian rebels have mounted an antique looking cannon onto the bed of a truck. Not sure if the cannon is legitimately an antique (possibly 19th century) or just a replica, but it is a great pragmatic example of using what you have to […]
It’s rare you get to see the Nightstalkers of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment in action, mainly because their missions and the bulk of their training are, appropriately enough, conducted at night! This video compilation contains some good daytime footage of the unit training in both field and urban environments–as well as a few […]
A friend recently mentioned they had seen a trailer about a Marine who, since leaving the service, has taken up trail running as a means of therapy for the transition back into civilian life. I watched the trailer and the two minutes below instantly resonated. I knew I had to watch the full film. Although everyone’s experience in […]
Experienced military pilots don’t even have to think when speaking on the radio to controllers. It is just second nature and seems to happen on its own with no issues. For a beginning pilot talking on the radio can be one of the biggest fears they encounter in flying. For some reason, the mere thought […]
If you plan to use a shotgun for personal defense, you should understand its number one weakness, which is limited capacity. Though people make a habit of touting the power of the 12 gauge, people do not always hit their targets, and people do not always stop when they get shot. That being said, you […]
This week, Islamic State claimed to have shot down a US UAV near Tal Afar. The video below shows the drone falling from the sky and the wreckage after the crash. SOFREP ran the video by multiple Reaper pilots and they indicated it might be a MQ-1/ Predator instead of a MQ-9/Reaper. The Predator is primarily used […]
Many of us in 2016 have changed our defensive posture in direct response to the last few years increasing level of domestic chaos that seems to dominate every news channel. The situation many of us find ourselves in is that we often practice conceal carrying our weapons on ourselves day to day. That sometimes leads […]
From time to time famed firearm instructor Travis Haley will drop a knowledge bomb upon us. This is one of those times. In a two-part video series Travis Haley delves into the world of handgun grip. Haley uses an academic approach to firearm instruction, basing his techniques in science and practical application. The resulting lessons […]
Urban Prone is an unconventional shooting position developed to adapt to available cover and support in urban settings. The idea is to use any available cover you have no matter how small, how low to protect yourself and present the smallest available target, yourself. This video shows the FIRING LINE MARKSMEN CHALLENGE: urban prone stages […]
Congressman Ryan Zinke never claimed to be the best at anything, instead insisting that he was surrounded by so many who were the best at everything.
Watch as former Army Ranger Mat Best reveals five military badasses that you need to know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyicHpu2a4k Image courtesy of US Army
It’s Navy SEAL overload this winter, at least on both the big and small screens. As we recently reported here on SOFREP, a new SEAL movie will release on Super Bowl weekend of 2017. It now looks like we can add a SEAL television show to that mix. As reported way back in early 2016, […]
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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.
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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.
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