Happy New Year 2016

As you hoist a pint this evening,

with your close family and friends, 

take a moment to remember

those who never came back again.

To us and those like us!

Damn few!!

Merry Christmas 2015

Thoughts and Prayers to all of you 

deployed overseas or on the high seas.

May your treasures this Christmas be a care package'

Full of laughter, memories and happiness, 

Friendships rekindled and hearts filled with joy.

Merry Christmas 2015

Raven Concealment Systems announces the Morrigan

A photo posted by Whiskey Delta Gulf (@whiskeydeltagulf) on Nov 21, 2015 at 4:53am PST

Remembrance Day 2015

Photo: Sgt Norm McLean, Canadian Forces Combat Camera

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

Major John McCrae

Sling Stowage

A sling is to a rifle what a holster is to a pistol. A good combat sling is a minimum requirement for a functional baseline. During vehicle based operations, a sling can hinder a rapid egress. A loose sling will catch on every corner or hook as you try to debus! Fact. Murphy’s Laws of Combat. Imagine trying to exfil in a rolled over, gear strewn everywhere burning and filled with smoke vehicle.

"Support Side Shooting" with Gunslinger Roland

This commentary was published by Gunslinger Roland in a private training forum. With his permission, I share it here for others. -Whiskey Delta Gulf

"I don't switch hands shooting pistol based on cover. BUT I do shoot a lot of weak hand only pistol because I have suffered a complete fracture of my humerus. I have experienced an arm dangling from my shoulder and bending forward in the middle of my upper arm. I bent over to collect some of my kit off the ground and seeing the sheer uselessness of that arm and hand as a result of the break.

NFNF

Never forgive, Never Forget
Eternal Vigilance

Real World Firearms Safety Rules - Revised March 9th, 2015

From my good friend over at BLUE LINE SHEEPDOG. Share with permission the BLSD Range Rules!

Perroz Designs CoolMax Performance Shirt

A photo posted by whiskeydeltagulf on Aug 3, 2015 at 9:34am PDT

Perroz Designs is located in Toronto, Ontario. It is wholly Canadian owned and operated tactical gear manufacturer. Recently, I received one of their CoolMax Performance Shirts as part of an introduction to the company’s products.

"All the lumens?" with John Chapman

This Article was published by Mr. Chapman in a private training forum. With his permission, I share it here for others. -Whiskey Delta Gulf

The test to find the light best for your application is this: stand in a lighted area, or in a dark area with full illumination in between you and the target area, and illuminate into the deepest area into which you will need to see detail.

‘OODA loop speed training’ with Richard Mason

This Article was published by Mr. Mason in a private training forum. With his permission, I share it here for others. -Whiskey Delta Gulf

Picture provided by DARC

‘OODA loop speed training’ can only occur via myelination of the corpus callosum, frontal lobes and the amygdala combined with an emotional attachment to the information.

NUKOHEAD from Nukotools - Leave an Impression

A photo posted by Whiskey Delta Gulf (@whiskeydeltagulf) on May 9, 2015 at 9:27am PDT

I would like to thank 2 Cent Tactical for the introduction to Nukotools and the general concept of non-metallic ‘multipurpose’ key fobs. The fact that the law is very specific about metallic construction in Canada with regards to nucks.

Happy Canada Day 2015

A photo posted by Whiskey Delta Gulf (@whiskeydeltagulf) on Jun 17, 2015 at 9:18am PDT

We find it befitting that our 100th post is on Canada Day

While enjoying your freedom today, ponder on all the rights you have and how good life really is in Our Home and Native Land; then raise a glass and thank those who protect those freedoms.

Happy Canada Day 2015

The Stanley Nesting Mug and Water Bottle

A photo posted by Whiskey Delta Gulf (@whiskeydeltagulf) on Feb 14, 2015 at 6:51pm PST

"Crowding Cover" with William Petty

This Article was published by Mr. Petty in a private training forum. With his permission, I share it here for others. -Whiskey Delta Gulf

Let's talk about "crowding cover". It's a subject that is brought up by students on a pretty regular basis in the VCQB* courses. There are times when crowding cover (working extremely close to whatever barricade you find yourself against, as opposed to having "stand off room" to work) is advantageous or a necessity.

Photo provided by William Petty

"Training" from John Chapman

This Article was published by Mr. Chapman in a private training forum. With his permission, I share it here for others. -Whiskey Delta Gulf

Picture provided by LMS Defence

In my courses, I stress the importance of several things, but probably most important of these are the need to continue to train yourself and the need to train with multiple teachers.

Glock PMAG 17 GL9 issues

This information has been shared from the Magpul Industries Corporation official Facebook page. As many of the blog readers may use these magazines for tactical work, CCW or home defence, Whiskey Delta Gulf is sharing this information in the interest of safety.  We have heard rumours that some brands of hollow points have occasional feeding issues. 

Photo courtesy of Magpul Industries Corp

Temple Indexing

A couple months back, I contacted William Petty about Temple Index technique. This has been shared with his permission -Whiskey Delta Gulf 

Picture provided by Firelance Media

What is it, where did it come from and do I have to use it in order to be cool?  It’s a technique that has been around for a long time.  Simply put, Temple Index is to index the firearm vertically, parallel to the head, with the knuckle of the hand touching the temple.