CRKT PROVOKE: A Mechanical Karambit With Attitude
By Fred Rowlands – SOFREP Some knives show up to work. Some show up to get attention. The CRKT PROVOKE does both. It’s a karambit built around Joe Caswell’s Kinematic…
Caracal CMP9 & CMP9K: Modern 9mm Platforms With Global Momentum
By Fred Rowland – SOFREP Some time back I wrote an article about the Caracal Enhanced F, a 9mm pistol that was turning heads with its strength and reliability. Now…
Mission First Tactical Guardian OWB Holster
Mission First Tactical Guardian OWB Holster By: Allan R. Smith 2026 Shot Show was one of the best. Several companies offering their lines of OWB-IWD holsters, but for us one…
SOG Survivor’s Edge Fixed Knife — Field-Tested Review
By Fred Rowland – SOFREP When you’re deep in the backcountry or elbow‑deep in a survival task, you don’t need a fantasy blade — you need a tool that does…
AR-15 vs AR-10: Choosing the Right Rifle and the Right Glass
By Guy McCardle Jr – SOFREP The AR-15 and the AR-10 look similar on the rack, but they feel different the moment you start running them with intent. One is…
Hard Head Veterans Bump Helmet vs. the Wizardry of the ATE Gen III Ballistic
ByAjita Sherer – SOFREP When it comes to tactical headgear, HardHeadVeterans (HHV) has positioned itself as a leading manufacturer, offering both bump and ballistic helmets designed for military, law enforcement,…