Today, our SOFREP Pic of the Day features a British paratrooper from 1st Battalion, Parachute Regiment (1 Para) and his friend. The paratrooper is holding a L96 sniper rifle. His little friend is holding what appears to be a stick. The photo was taken in Kosovo in 1999, so it's an oldie, but a goodie. L96A1: The Green Meanie That Redefined Modern Sniping In the early … [Read more...] about SOFREP Pic of the Day: Kosovo 1999 – A Boy and His British Paratrooper Friend With An L96 Sniper Rifle
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Throwback Thursday: Army Sniper Gets a Pistol Kill in Fallujah
Contrary to popular belief, SOF and regular military that fight overseas are not ‘capping’ bad guys with their 9mm handguns or gutting terrorists with their pig-stickers. Games like Call of Duty (COD) give the public the wrong impression about the uses of pistols and knives by SOF and regular military forces. Video games are breeding an entire generation of fat and lazy kids … [Read more...] about Throwback Thursday: Army Sniper Gets a Pistol Kill in Fallujah
SOFREP Exclusive: The Inside Story of Canada’s JTF2 Record-Breaking Sniper Kill
The Canadian snipers had carefully chosen their hide site. From an elevated position, the Special Operations sniper looked through his scope at a stationary human target leaning against a cement wall over two miles away. The four-man sniper team had been pushing their shots out further and further into Mosul over the course of several days, taking down ISIS terrorists in … [Read more...] about SOFREP Exclusive: The Inside Story of Canada’s JTF2 Record-Breaking Sniper Kill
Geo Hand: Remembering Jim McMahon, a Delta Force Sniper Who Fought in Mogadishu
A Friend James “Jim” McMahon was my friend. There’s no argument or pretense in this. I forced my friendship on him the same way I did with many of the operators in the Delta Force: by memorizing their first names from a roster and then greeting them in the spine -- the long (LONG) hallway that traversed the length of the Unit’s main cantonment building. Staff Duty consists … [Read more...] about Geo Hand: Remembering Jim McMahon, a Delta Force Sniper Who Fought in Mogadishu
SOFREP Daily: Israel Cuts Gaza with New Corridor, Kim Jong Un Test-Fires New Sniper Rifle
Welcome to Sunday, April 6, 2025. Here's your weekend briefing on the latest in defense and global affairs. Israel Cuts Gaza with New Corridor Israeli troops have deployed to a newly created security corridor in southern Gaza, called the Morag Corridor, as part of an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing remaining hostages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu … [Read more...] about SOFREP Daily: Israel Cuts Gaza with New Corridor, Kim Jong Un Test-Fires New Sniper Rifle
75th Ranger Regiment Dominates 2025 US Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — In the dense pine forests of North Carolina, where the air hums with the echoes of gunfire and the whispers of legends past, the 16th Annual U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) International Sniper Competition unfolded from March 16 to 20, 2025. This year, the 75th Ranger Regiment emerged as the undisputed champions, embodying their motto, "Rangers … [Read more...] about 75th Ranger Regiment Dominates 2025 US Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition
Navy SEAL Sniper’s New Video Game Announced: Center Mass – Streets of Ramadi
I've been working hard with Maximum Games for two years to create a realistic sniper game with sim-like qualities but also making sure it's not too complicated to maintain fun gameplay. I've been a gamer since my first Atari when I was obsessed with Stargate Defender! The game is based on the bestselling book about the Navy SEAL sniper program, The Killing School. I'm … [Read more...] about Navy SEAL Sniper’s New Video Game Announced: Center Mass – Streets of Ramadi
UnitedHealth Group CEO Shooter: Likely a Disgruntled Amateur in a Broken System. Navy SEAL Sniper’s Analysis.
The recent shooting targeting UnitedHealth Group’s CEO shocked the nation, but as a former Navy SEAL sniper course manager, and someone who’s spent years analyzing high-pressure situations and how it affects people, it’s clear to me this was not the work of a professional assassin. Instead, the evidence strongly suggests a trained amateur—most likely a disgruntled … [Read more...] about UnitedHealth Group CEO Shooter: Likely a Disgruntled Amateur in a Broken System. Navy SEAL Sniper’s Analysis.
Barrett Firearms Advanced Sniper Rifle Put Into Service By Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps has officially declared the Mk22 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) fully operational, marking a significant advancement in the Corps' precision engagement capabilities. This milestone was achieved a year ahead of schedule, underscoring the Corps' commitment to equipping its forces with the finest cutting-edge technology. A Leap in Precision and … [Read more...] about Barrett Firearms Advanced Sniper Rifle Put Into Service By Marine Corps
US Marine Corps Achieves Full Capability for MK 22 Sniper Rifle
The US Marine Corps recently dropped some big news that is set to redefine precision on the battlefield. The MK 22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR) has officially reached Fully Operational Capability (FOC), the service announced last Tuesday, November 19. This achievement marks a transformative leap forward in the Marine Corps' efforts to modernize its sniper capabilities, … [Read more...] about US Marine Corps Achieves Full Capability for MK 22 Sniper Rifle
SOFREP Pic of the Day: Ukrainian Sniper with Snipex T-Rex Rifle and Suppressor
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
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