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The 10 Best Rifle Scopes for Long-Range Shooting (2022)

There is a reason why gun enthusiasts and military veterans are always talking about sniper scopes. They are essential for anyone looking to shoot accurately at long ranges. Here, we will explore the...

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7 Best Plate Carriers for Every Budget

Plate carriers are a necessary piece of tactical gear for anyone who wants to stay safe in dangerous situations. They provide protection for your vital organs and can help you carry more ammo and...

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The BeastOps Premium Gear: For the Hardcore SEALs in Town!

There’s a new tee in town, and it’s packing some serious heat! The BeastOps Premium Heavyweight Tee is the perfect shirt for those hardcore SEALs who are looking for the best of the best. This tee was...

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Fly Fishing 101 for Veterans

As a veteran, you’ve likely spent a lot of time outdoors. Whether it was training for your job or simply enjoying nature, you know the woods quite well. But do you ever get the itch to head back out...

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What Does a Stun/Concussion Grenade Do?

Every first responder needs to have a comprehensive understanding of any equipment they use on the job. This knowledge can help reduce the risk of injury and increase efficiency in emergency...

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New Gear: Luminox Military Themed Pilot’s Watches

Watches Developed With the Help of SEALs I have to admit I’ve been a serious Luminox watch fan for a long time. I was fortunate enough to have obtained one of their first models around 1994, and I wore...

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Gun Alternative to Self-Defense: Ultimate Guide to Using Tasers

Self-defense is about knowing how to protect yourself from danger, not about guns and shooting other people. However, the topic of self-defense and guns often comes up together. Do you need a gun for...

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Is a Red Dot Optic Worth the Investment for Your Everyday Carry?

When it comes to firearms, the red dot optic has become a popular choice for many shooters. This is especially true when it comes to pistols. A red dot optic mounted on your pistol can help you acquire...

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Top 8 Luxury Watches to Gift Yourself for the Holidays

The holiday season is coming up and we advice you to start picking up gifts for yourself and for your family before the rush season comes in. For us here at SOFREP, we’re quite passionate about men’s...

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Defender Plate Carrier: A Plate Carrier Made With the XL Community in Mind

Defender Plate Carrier: A Plate Carrier Made With the Xl Community in Mind I chose the Defender because it could fit a plus-sized, tall individual (me at the time) and wasn’t going to rip my bank...

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BCL MRX Bison, a Compact Scout Rifle That Delivers

Today we highlight one of our reviewers from Nova Scotia, Leland (Lee) Keane, a Retired Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman and his take on a bolt action rifle from a Canadian manufacturer that is very...

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Extended Magazines and New Earplugs or, How to Accessorize for Range Day

Never-ending magazines are just a thing from Hollywood but SGM has some extended magazines that allow you to shoot just a little longer whether you need to or not. These magazines are twenty-six-round...

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SHOT SHOW 2024, Day One in the Rearview Mirror

The SOFREP team was on the ground and meeting people at Industry Day AKA Range Day here at SHOT SHOW 2024. Day one is an outdoor event held at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City NV just...

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SHOT SHOW 2024, Its Not ALL About Guns

SHOT SHOW 2024 is in the books now and there are many lessons, ideas and industry trends that are coming so we take a look at a few of them. TRAINING Specifically training using technology which has...

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Technology and Secure Storage Systems, the Future is Now at Vaultek

Technology was EVERYWHERE at SHOT SHOW, you literally couldn’t walk an aisle without seeing at least two examples of it being leveraged to make something better in some way. Vaultek is one example of...

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Pic of the Day, It’s Graduation Time

It’s not everyday that someone in the family graduates, and then it’s an even more rare occasion that someone graduates the Army Sniper Course held at Ft Moore, Columbus GA. Recently I was privileged...

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Technology for your Health From SHOT SHOW

I’ve said it before, there was more technology than you could shake a gun at on display at SHOT SHOW 2024. Even when it wasn’t the most glamorous or “in your face electronics”, technology is making the...

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Surviving on Your Feet is Easy With Garmont T8 Falcon’s

You ever hear the line, “it ain’t easy being green”? Well it ain’t I’m 6’7″, flipper sized feet, piano fingers and a big hat size all crammed into one body walking around trying to make my way in the...

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When the Tough Get Going, Their Feet Lead the Way

Boots get all the attention when it comes to protecting and pampering your feet but they shouldn’t. It’s a team effort when it comes to keeping you going in the field, you have to have a good supply...

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Do I Buy it Here, Or There, Or…?

Do I buy another gun, that’s not really a question, is it?!!  The real question, especially in today’s economy, is where and for how much $$ do I buy that gun?  THAT answer is often long and convoluted...

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