Robert K. Brown
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Robert K. Brown is a combat correspondent, investigative journalist, and founder/editor/publisher of Soldier of Fortune magazine (SOF), a pro-gun, pro-military magazine which reports on various armed confrontations around the world, as well as on new weapons and other military technology. Brown is also president of Omega Group Ltd, which is the parent group of SOF.
Brown was born November 2, 1932, in Monroe, Michigan, and graduated from Colorado University. Brown's qualifications in the area of military jounalism/history include his former role as special agent of the Counter Intelligence Corps.
Other accomplishments or activities include:
- Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve, (Ret.)
- SOG Team Leader, or "One-Zero" (Vietnam)
- OIC Advanced Marksmanship Unit XVIII Corps
- Graduate Command and General Staff College
- Military Parachutist (wings from U.S., El Salvador, Guatemala, Israel, Peru, Taiwan, Thailand)
- Smuggled from Afghanistan 5,000 rounds 5.45mm Com Bloc ammunition to U.S. Government (first test sample of AK-74 ammunition in U.S.)
- Director/member of National Rifle Association Executive Committee for two years, past member of Public Affairs and Finance Committees.
- Currently member of Legislative Policy, Grassroots Development, Publications Policies, Action Shooting and Range Development Committees of the National Rifle Association
- Member of the Council for National Policy (CNP)
Brown has supported and funded pro-gun candidates for state legislatures, United States House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
Las Vegas, Nevada Mayor Oscar Goodman, September 22, 1999 issued a proclamation declaring that day to be "Soldier of Fortune Day" and "Lt. Col. Robert K. Brown Day" in honor of Soldier of Fortune magazine, its 20th annual convention in Las Vegas, and its founder and publisher."
Brown was Vice Chair on the Nominating Committee of the National Rifle Association (NRA).
