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Latest Weapons stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

Master Dry Firing by Applying These Tips From a Portuguese SOF Operator

Master Dry Firing by Applying These Tips From a Portuguese SOF Operator

September 27, 2021

Dry firing is a very valuable training method. But you have to approach it correctly to reap the maximum benefits.

4 US Weapons That Have Been Declared Illegal by Enemies

4 US Weapons That Have Been Declared Illegal by Enemies

September 24, 2021

Either because of their effectiveness or for outright no real reason, some of the weapons that the U.S. uses are considered illegal by foreign countries

Special Forces and Army Paratroopers Begin Testing the New Barrett MK-22 Sniper Rifle

Special Forces and Army Paratroopers Begin Testing the New Barrett MK-22 Sniper Rifle

September 24, 2021

“The MK-22 will provide airborne snipers with a more compact load during airborne infiltration operations without reducing their lethality.”

The Trench Shotguns of WWI Were Uniquely American

The Trench Shotguns of WWI Were Uniquely American

September 12, 2021

Trench shotguns were so effective in World War I that Germany deposited a formal complaint to the U.S. objecting to their use.

The 81mm Mortar – The David of Modern Warfare

The 81mm Mortar – The David of Modern Warfare

September 7, 2021

The 81mm mortar is a key indirect fire weapon, offering versatile, high-impact rounds for U.S. infantry with impressive precision and range.

US Special Operations Command Has Given Up on its ‘Iron Man Suit,’ But Is Still Looking for High-Tech Upgrades for its Operators

US Special Operations Command Has Given Up on its ‘Iron Man Suit,’ But Is Still Looking for High-Tech Upgrades for its Operators

September 4, 2021

USSOCOM wants to gear up its special operators with the technological edge that will allow them to control and dominate future battlefields.

F-22 Raptor Vs F-35 Lightning II: Who Wins This Dogfight?

F-22 Raptor Vs F-35 Lightning II: Who Wins This Dogfight?

September 3, 2021

Will the very specialized and sleek millennial or the well-rounded Gen Z celebrity kid come out on top in this F-22 vs F-35 fight?

What Is MOA and How to Master It? A Navy SEAL Sniper Answers

What Is MOA and How to Master It? A Navy SEAL Sniper Answers

September 1, 2021

Understanding what MOA is and how you can use it will make you a better long-gun shooter.

The M224 60mm Mortar – Every Light Infantryman’s Friend

The M224 60mm Mortar – Every Light Infantryman’s Friend

September 1, 2021

The M224 60mm mortar is a game-changer. Able to fire a wide variety of rounds, it can even put out fires, as the Special Forces demonstrated.

There Is No Escape From the Thermobaric Bomb

There Is No Escape From the Thermobaric Bomb

August 26, 2021

The thermobaric bomb is a very powerful weapon both for its immense destructive power and its psychological impact on enemy troops.

The GAU-8 Avenger: The Gun the A-10 Was Built Around

The GAU-8 Avenger: The Gun the A-10 Was Built Around

August 21, 2021

Worthy of all the memes, the GAU-8 Avenger 30mm cannon is a deadly weapon of destruction that makes the A-10 a shark in the skies.

Viking Weapons Were a Deadly Mix for the Dark Ages

Viking Weapons Were a Deadly Mix for the Dark Ages

August 16, 2021

A reflection of the warriors who wielded them, Viking weapons were both sought-after and feared in Medieval Europe for centuries.

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