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Any firearm is concealable - the debate about concealing firearms is a red hearing intended to distract from the utility of small, convenient firearms that could be used for protection. I remember having the discussion once when golfing with a typical anti-handgun twit who blathered on about how...

The story from the MPs has been that it is up to the army; well the Halifax and Yellowknife announcements make it pretty clear that it is a political decision.  This is especially true since, according to the office of the Chief of the Land Staff, the army is still working on the plan to...

So Halifax gets its rifles back and Yellowknife gets something as well - what about Prince George?  Congratulations to those communities on their successful efforts in re-establishing reserve forces.  I am am however more than a bit disappointed with the lack of action on the Prince George file.

"Please help me to settle an argument about bag pipes.  Is it possible to play Last Post and Reveille on the bag pipes?  If not, why not?  It seems to me that a piper told me years ago that it can't be done.  Thanks for your help.    Ubique" Lights out on the bagpipes is traditionally a...

The resolution idea is a good one.  The NFA did this back in the 90's and is asking for people to do it again - please send the resolutions to the NFA office in Edmonton. Cheers, Redleafjumper As you are aware there is a move by the anti-firearm folks to push for more bans and prohibitions...

Infanteer, I will concede that it is disputed as to whether or not Liddell-Hart inserted himself into Guderian’s biography; however, it is certainly not in question that MGen Fuller, who collaborated with Liddel-Hart in the 1920’s in writing about armoured warfare, was credited in Guderian’s...

In response to two earlier posts, the Germans may have been the first to implement blitzkrieg tactics but British officers Major General JFC Fuller and Captain Basil Liddell-Hart were certainly the first to write about the concept.  Even Guderian credits these two in his writings as being the...

Ballz, I don't disagree with your post except that my paragraph differentiates between actual oil reserves and the type of reserves as found in the tar sands - reading that whole sentence clearly shows that point.  Canada does have huge oil deposits; most are just trapped in the tar sands. ...

Jonh Browning's designs, which include the BHP and the 1911A1, are good choices - the CZ 75 though not single action, is a grandchild of the Browning designs and some features are shared. 9mm ammo is for the most part less expensive than .45 acp.  I am, however, partial to the Beretta 92F and...

While this discussion has drifted away from the topic, it might be useful to mention that Kipling's words adorn a great deal of remembrance material.  His son was killed in the First World War while serving with the Irish Guards.  Young Lt. John Kipling's body was never found in his father's...

George, (quick thread hijack) while you are correct in terms of a number, (and I am sympathetic to the intent of your response) you are not correct in terms of rate, which was the question.  The rate is based on the population as a whole and since the population of Toronto is considerably higher...

An interesting thread with some good points.  I have little to add beyond this quotation from a very successful General whose life was cut short at Waterloo: "I don't care how they dress so long as they mind their fighting." - Sir Thomas Picton on his mens' poor dress standards. Cheers,

Here is the letter that I sent: Dear Mr. Stoffler, I am more than a little concerned with your comments as reported in the Ottawa Citizen on November 24 regarding those of use who collect medals.  While I recognize by your other published comments that you are a strong supporter of the...

Yes, Major Jalbert won the CV and the Gold Lifesaving medal from the order of St. John for his cool defusing of the dangerous situation at the Quebec National Assembly.

Well, if you've already seen the movie...

The person in question performed his service after he retired from the CF at his job.  The incident was pre 1996.

No, likely a worthy candidate, but not the one.

Gee, I picked this one because it didn't google well.  Someone must have a guess.  You'll say, "Oh, I should have known that!" when the answer is revealed.

Good luck to them; on the flight that I was on to Frankfurt this past Spring there was a couple with the rest of us in the cheap seats that didn't seem to mind putting on a floor show, even without a double bed and private compartment. Cheers, Redleafjumper

Thanks exspy.  I will provide a clue if that helps.  The person in question (note clever avoidance of gender identification) was also awarded the Cross of Valour. Cheers, Redleafjumper