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

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When I first saw today's Pic of the Day, I thought I was looking at a doctored photo. Either they managed to make the weapon look way too big, or it was a normal-sized rifle being held by a three-foot-tall soldier. I was wrong on both accounts; it's simply huge. "It," in this case, is a Snipex T-Rex anti-materiel rifle (AMR) with a suppressor attached. You may have seen … [Read more...] about SOFREP Pic of the Day: Ukrainian Sniper with Snipex T-Rex Rifle and Suppressor

Marcus Luttrell on Brandon Webb, The SEAL Sniper Course and Lone Survivor

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I first met Brandon Webb when I was a student in the Naval Special Warfare Sniper Course. Sniper school was one of the toughest things I’ve ever done, in some ways even more difficult than the infamous ordeal known as BUD/S, or Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, that every SEAL undergoes. The sniper course starts with a stalking phase, which is all about stealth and … [Read more...] about Marcus Luttrell on Brandon Webb, The SEAL Sniper Course and Lone Survivor

Navy SEAL Sniper Instructor Remembers The Day We Lost Chris Kyle

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This post was written by Eric Davis, who was Chris Kyle's Sniper Instructor...and friend. Tonight I lost another HERO Tonight I lost another INSPIRATION Tonight I lost another LEGEND Tonight I lost another bedtime STORY Tonight I lost another BOOK TO READ TO MY SON Tonight I lost another MOVIE TO TAKE MY KIDS TO Tonight I lost another WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN … [Read more...] about Navy SEAL Sniper Instructor Remembers The Day We Lost Chris Kyle

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

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There’s a lot of hype out there about tactical home defense—laser sights, high-tech optics, and enough accessories to turn your gun into an Ikea basket full of stuff you don't need. And don't get me started on all the Rex Kwan Do types out there hawking tactical techniques like a bum offering financial advice, short on substance and experience... When it comes down to the … [Read more...] about Navy SEAL Sniper Head Instructor, Brandon Webb, on Why the 12-Gauge Shotgun with High Powered Light is the Ultimate Home Defense Weapon

Abu Tashin al-Salhi, Legendary Iraqi Sniper With Over 320 Confirmed Kills Against ISIS

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Abu Tahsin al-Salhi (أبو تحسين الصالح), often referred to as "The Sheikh of Snipers" or "The Hawk Eye," was a legendary Iraqi marksman who played a pivotal role in the fight against ISIS. Born in 1953 in Basra, al-Salhi had a long military career, participating in five major conflicts, including the Yom Kippur War, the Iran-Iraq War, the Gulf War, and what we Americans call … [Read more...] about Abu Tashin al-Salhi, Legendary Iraqi Sniper With Over 320 Confirmed Kills Against ISIS

The Navy SEAL Sniper Training Program: 3 Months of Hell

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The Weight of a Sniper's Decision The cold morning air hung thick in the Afghan valley. Each warm exhalation would briefly fog the outside corner of my rifle scope. But I held steady and maintained a clear view of the middle-aged man. He wore a traditional Afghan dress and had a crook in his step, perhaps a story from the Soviet or Taliban conflict. The intense training I'd … [Read more...] about The Navy SEAL Sniper Training Program: 3 Months of Hell

Army Sniper Fires Iconic M1 Garand During Field Training Exercise

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Shooting different types of guns is a common occurrence in Today's Army, especially if you're in a Sniper Unit.  It's not every day though you get to shoot an iconic rifle from a bygone era but that's what happened recently when a member of the SOFREP family was out on FTX and a special visitor brought an M1 Garand with them. The M1 was the first standard issue … [Read more...] about Army Sniper Fires Iconic M1 Garand During Field Training Exercise

Navy SEAL Sniper on Why the AK-74 Trumps the Colt M4

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There is a reason we used AK-74s during over the beach operations in the SEAL Teams. The damn thing just keeps on firing through saltwater and sand. The more abuse it takes the happier the gun seems, almost laughing at you and saying, "Is that all you got?!" In comparison, the M4 would jam every time sand looked its way. We had to use special waterproof bags to provide a … [Read more...] about Navy SEAL Sniper on Why the AK-74 Trumps the Colt M4

Current US Army Sniper Discusses the Training Value of Military Shooting Competitions

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Modern military sniper competitions provide a range of valuable benefits to U.S. Army snipers, enhancing their skills, tactics, and overall effectiveness. My grandson Iahn is an active duty U.S. Army Sniper, and I spoke with him at length about the competitions, his thoughts on them, their value, and what it was like to be part of the first-ever U.S. military team of Snipers … [Read more...] about Current US Army Sniper Discusses the Training Value of Military Shooting Competitions

Snipers in Paris: Tightened Security Measures at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

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As the world converges on Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, the French capital has become a fortress of unprecedented security measures. With the Olympic torch lighting up the iconic city, French authorities, in collaboration with international partners, are sparing no effort to ensure the safety of athletes, spectators, and residents. Comprehensive Security Strategy The … [Read more...] about Snipers in Paris: Tightened Security Measures at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Trump Assassination Attempt: Navy SEAL Sniper’s After Action Report

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The recent assassination attempt on former President Trump was a sobering reminder of the ever-present threats faced by high-profile individuals in Gun-land America and the impossible job the Secret Service agents face daily. As a former Navy SEAL sniper, experienced in close protection details, minutes after the shooting my friends started asking questions, so here are my … [Read more...] about Trump Assassination Attempt: Navy SEAL Sniper’s After Action Report