We're working through the weekend on our pre-deployment training.  We spent the day on firearms training.  On this mission we will be issued the handgun carried by the RCMP which is a 9mm Smith and Wesson.  All municipal police officers (Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Montreal, Ottawa, etc) carry a different firearm and for some of us it was the first time we have shot with this particular style handgun.  The day went well and we will all qualify tomorrow. 

The weather here in Ottawa turned a bit sour today and it's not as sunny as the photo taken the day before.  However, its much better than the weather in Edmonton: -34 C with another 6 inches of snow.

Thanks for checking in and all the supportive posts.

Ken.