Direct Action Combat Podcast

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ We had the pleasure of sitting down with our friend, Ryan Tennant, while we were away on our CQB Instructor Course this summer, and stap in for a long one! Ryan is a beauty human being who is a wealth of knowledge and experience from domestic to international operations with the RCMP ERT, and as an independant contractor. In this pod we take a dive into CQB evolution and mindsets, how ERT selection was back in the day, and why it's changed for the better. As well as the mental health repercussions from a career that ended on a less-than-perfect note. We will be doing a part 2 with Ryan this fall, still left lots to discuss! Enjoy! Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/grayfoxstrategic/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! TYR Tactical https://www.tyrtactical.com https://www.instagram.com/tyrtacticalcanada Vortex Canada https://www.vortexcanada.net/ https://www.instagram.com/vortex.canada/ Azimuth Collective https://azimuthcollective.com/ https://www.instagram.com/azimuth_collective_ Cold Harbour Supply Inc. https://coldharboursupply.com/ https://www.instagram.com/coldharboursupply/ GameStrat https://www.gamestrat.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gamestrat Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ What I believe to be our longest, and potentially, funniest podcast to date. Randy was joined by former coworker, and recently retired Special Operations Coxswain, Chris Matheson. Chris talks to us about his experience leading up to his time in the military, how he learned about JTF2, all things Maritime Counter Terrorism, and the very real consequences of his job. Chris was medically released this year due to TBI-related issues, and opened up about his struggles, and what people in his situation can do to help themselves. Hilarious at times, incredibly heavy at other times. Big thank you to Chris for taking the time to tell his story. Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/grayfoxstrategic/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Vortex Canada https://www.vortexcanada.net/ https://www.instagram.com/vortex.canada/ Azimuth Collective https://azimuthcollective.com/ https://www.instagram.com/azimuth_collective_ Cold Harbour Supply Inc. https://coldharboursupply.com/ https://www.instagram.com/coldharboursupply/ GameStrat https://www.gamestrat.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gamestrat TYR Tactical https://www.tyrtactical.com https://www.instagram.com/tyrtacticalcanada Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ We have been so lucky to sit down with human beings who are real-life heroes, and Ben Besant was no exception. This was, quite frankly, one of the most powerful and emotionally heavy podcasts we've ever had. A big thank you to the fine folks at OTAB who helped arrange this meeting, and to Ben for taking the time to share his story with us. Please, if you are able, go show Ben the support he deserves: Ben Besant ‘Officer A’ Lindt Café siege and author of the book www.tigertigertigerbook.com You can also follow Ben’s journey on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tiger-Tiger-Tiger-Book/ For support, please go to: www.resoluteready.com To watch the Network 7 (Australia) television special feature ‘Inside the Lindt café siege’ go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llJTZ2W-yPA Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Vortex Canada https://www.vortexcanada.net/ Azimuth Collective https://azimuthcollective.com/ https://www.instagram.com/azimuth_collective_ GameStrat https://www.gamestrat.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gamestrat Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ This one is a bit of a step outside of the ordinary for us. Randy is joined by Professor John Dunn and his daughter Anna Dunn, where they discuss the process of dealing with her cancer diagnosis, and subsequent recovery and return to sport in sitting volleyball. This was a fairly emotional ride, and hearing John's perspective was humbling to say the least. Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Vortex Canada https://www.vortexcanada.net/ Azimuth Collective https://azimuthcollective.com/ https://www.instagram.com/azimuth_collective_ GameStrat https://www.gamestrat.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gamestrat Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ This was a MONSTER podcast, and proof that when you put super like-minded people on a call, they can talk for hours...4, if you included the hour that continued off camera. Eetu came to be known to me (Producer Josh) through his Instagram, where he is doing some seriously incredible work, and has shot some of the coolest military videos you'll see, for Mighty Finland (link below). We talk about everything from where he got started, choosing the right gear for the job, dealing with crazy weather, security concerns, and super inside baseball stuff like trying to fit into the room when you're a civilian. Eetu is the man, and I highly suggest you go follow him for awesome content (and great metal music too!) Instagram: @eetupitkane Spotify: Roju Mighty Finland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Axqfu8WSr0 Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Vortex Canada https://www.vortexcanada.net/ Azimuth Collective https://azimuthcollective.com/ https://www.instagram.com/azimuth_collective_ GameStrat https://www.gamestrat.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gamestrat Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Producer Note: We did run into some tech issues while recording this one, so apologies for the slightly jank audio/video, and shout out to Sarah for going with the flow until we got everything squared away! Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Vortex Canada https://www.vortexcanada.net/ Azimuth Collective https://azimuthcollective.com/ https://www.instagram.com/azimuth_collective_ GameStrat https://www.gamestrat.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gamestrat Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ ***New Podcast Alert*** This is the first episode of our series of DA Creative Podcasts, where Producer Josh interviews the people behind all the awesome content out in the tactical world. And first up had to be the creative director for Clandestine Media, Clayton Cassidy. Clayton has had a wild path to get to where he is, and in addition to being wicked smart and insanely talented, he gave some really deep insight on the realities of working in a role at this level. We talk movies, gear, and everything in between. Big thank you to Clayton for joining us! Go Follow Clayton online: https://www.instagram.com/claytoncassidy/ https://www .instagram.com/clandestine_media/ Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Vortex Canada https://www.vortexcanada.net/ Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ This is truly one of DA's more 'unmissable' episodes of the podcast. Joining us this week is Barry Nisbet, former RCR sniper and current author of the book 'Send It'. Barry has had an incredible career and has been exposed to some harrowing combat missions, and we only scratched the surface in our two-hour conversation. This conversation is exactly what we set out to do, in spreading the good word on the amazing things that people have done for our country. Give Barry a follow on social media: https://barrycnisbet.com/ https://www.instagram.com/senditbook Please, if you are able, pick up a copy of Barry's book, available at the link below. BUY Send It: https://www.amazon.ca/Send-Canadas-Snipers-War-Afghanistan/dp/1998501574 Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Vortex Canada https://www.vortexcanada.net/ Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ We got a little all over the place in terms of chronology on this one, so please forgive us! If you guys have specific follow-ups, or questions about anything in these videos, hit us up in the comments, and we'll try to address them in the next video! Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Vortex Canada https://www.vortexcanada.net/ Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Joining us this week is Peter Lang, a CAF vet (former tank gunner), and long-time Peel Police Tac Team Leader who saw the unit from it's early tactics to its more modern approach to things like CQB. Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Vortex Canada https://www.vortexcanada.net/ Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ We could not be more thrilled to be joined in studio by Mark Norman, former Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff to the Canadian Armed Forces. We talked about everything from the current status of today's military, to his well-documented departure, as well as his ride through the ranks in this nations military. Strap in, this one is a wild ride! Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ BUCKLE UP for this one. Gordo has lived the lives of 10 men, and has done an insurmountable amount of good not only for this country but for those who serve it, or have served it. We chat about Gordo's experiences in light infantry, working his way to JTF2 selection, the bumps along the way, his eventual joining of CSOR, and the trials and tribulations of being a JTAC. Recently, Gord has been working incredibly hard, producing documentaries aimed at educating the masses on the benefits and positive outcomes of using psychedelic methods to help ease the pains associated with trauma. Give All The Way a follow on social media, and help support the cause if you are able: IG: https://www.instagram.com/atw_alltheway LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonhurley/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/p/All-The-Way-100081929655361/ Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Ice Warrior Tactical https://icewarriortactical.com/ Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ On this week's episode, we were pleased to be joined by Canadian MMA fighter, currently signed to the UFC - Mandel "Rat Garbage" Nallo. Mandel has an amazing story of determination and dedication in pursuit of his dream. He is someone that young people should be looking up to! Big thank you to Mandel for his time. Please give him a follow on social media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ratgarbage Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Ice Warrior Tactical https://icewarriortactical.com/ Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Joining us on this week's show is an incredibly interesting man, who is trying his best to put Canadians at the forefront of military thrillers through his writing. Not only is Michael a retired intel officer with CAF, and an author, he's also a full-time law student, craziness! Big thank you to Michael for making the trip to Ottawa specifically to speak with us, and tell us about all the good work he's got going on. His new book comes out December 9th, and is available here: https://www.michaeljlalonde.com/ Go show him some love on social media: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljlalonde/ https://x.com/michaeljlalonde Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Ice Warrior Tactical https://icewarriortactical.com/ Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ We'll be honest here, we've been talking about this podcast since we recorded it. Brad has an incredible background from Marine Force Recon, where he starred in the book Generation Kill, to training of government agencies, and now starting a whiskey brand, he is a wealth of knowledge and truly one of the best conversations we've had, and hope to have more of. Brad also has a podcast! You can listen to it here: https://www.patreon.com/bradicemancolbert You can, and should follow Brad here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradicemancolbert/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradicemancolbert Website: https://bradcolbert.us/ Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Ice Warrior Tactical https://icewarriortactical.com/ Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ This was a very cool experience for us, and something we're hoping to do more of moving forward, speaking with men and women of the armed forces from around the world. It won't always be a discussion about tactics and deployments, as you'll hear in this interview with Andy, but we are looking to explore the experiences as a whole from other operators. This is really our first online pod, so the look and feel may still change, but we sincerely hope you enjoy it - and please, if you aren't already, give Andy a follow! https://www.instagram.com/andystumpf212 Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Ice Warrior Tactical https://icewarriortactical.com/ Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Randy and Mark's friendship dates back well over a decade and is deeply rooted in martial arts. Mark is a business owner, former UFC fighter, father, and phenomenal human being. He has lived 100 lives with the time he has spent on this earth to date. I can assure you, there will be a part 2. Enjoy! Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Ice Warrior Tactical: https://icewarriortactical.com/ Support Canadian Companies

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ We managed to sneak in a quick 40 mins in between podcasts to answer some of your questions this month! If you didn't have a chance to submit anything, toss it in the comments and we'll cover it off in November. Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! And Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ Another beauty from the unit joins us on the podcast! Sean is (another) fascinating person with a super interesting background, has lived through some pretty crazy experiences while serving as a supporter at JTF2, including the shooting on Parliament Hill in 2014. Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! And Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Support Canadian Companies!

https://www.directactions.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/DirectActions https://www.instagram.com/direct_action_combat/ This podcast is a phenomenal story of dedication and perseverance, with the one and only @ChrisRaynorMD . We talk about his journey from professional sports to medicine, the struggles therein to accomplish his dream, and his time in the CAF reserves. This is not only motivational, this conversation was inspirational. If you put your mind to anything, you can accomplish it. Go Follow Chris on all platforms: IG:instagram.com/stablekneez YT: youtube.com/user/premed00?sub_confirmation=1 TikTok: tiktok.com/@dr.chrisraynor Web: drchrisraynor.com Direct Action Combat is PROUDLY Presented By: Gray Fox Strategic https://grayfoxstrategic.ca/ Use Promo Code: DA10 for 10% off your purchase! And Carcajou Tactical https://carcajoutactical.com/ Support Canadian Companies!