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Today’s guest on Danger Close is a true outdoorsman and renaissance man. He is an award-winning outdoor writer, wildlife photographer, videographer, naturalist, wilderness guide and outfitter. He is the host of Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures, The Professionals, Uncharted, and Shock Therapy on the Outdoor Channel. He owns several outfitting territories in Canada's wildlands, including the Pacific Rim Guide Territory on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Rogue River Outfitting in the Yukon Territory. His work documenting wildlife has been widely recognized, and his television productions have won 15 Golden Moose Awards. He’s also an accomplished marksman, an official Member International of the Explorer's Club in New York City, and a retired Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of 4 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (4CRPG) Canadian Armed Forces. In college, Jim was an all-American swimmer and member of the Canadian National Water Polo team. A noted expert in ethnocentric arts of Western Canada, Jim opened the Hand of Man Museum of Cultural Arts and Conservation on Vancouver Island in 2019. You can follow him on Instagram @jimshockeyofficial / Facebook @JimShockey / Twitter @JimShockey_ and find out more at jimshockey.com. Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear : Performance Archery Fred Bear Bow Mathews Bow G5 Prime Hoyt Ruckus Bow Hoyt RX-3 Bow EVO NTN 33 Bow Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.

Danny Trejo is a legend with over 380 acting credits to his name. He is the “most-killed” actor in Hollywood history with roles in Blood In Blood Out, From Dusk Til Dawn, Desperado, Heat, Con Air, Machete, Spy Kids, Breaking Bad, and Sons of Anarchy. He is one of the world’s most recognizable and adored character actors but before he wandered onto the set of Runaway Train attempting to help a young drug addict and was asked to step in as an extra on the film, Danny Trejo was a convicted felon who served time in some of the country’s most infamous prisons to include San Quentin, Folsom, and Soledad. In his brand-new book, Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood, which releases this week, Danny tells his personal story of drug addiction, violence, incarceration, sobriety, spirituality and eventual success at the pinnacle of the film industry. It is an honest and emotional memoir with lessons of hope and the transformative power of forgiveness for us all. On this episode of Danger Close, Jack and Danny discuss his journey from inmate to number one on the call sheet, his encounter with Charles Manson in prison, working with Charles Bronson and Robert DeNiro, being recognized as Machete by President Obama, his battle with cancer, his recovery from a subdural hemorrhage in his brain, Danny Trejo Day in LA, Trejos Tacos, and a lot more. Featured Gear and Books : This episode’s featured gear segment is brought to you by Schnees.com. For 10%, be sure to use offer code JACK21 Mission Ready Duffle Dynamis LOPRO Belt Presented by SIG Sauer. Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.

Ashley Horner is a fitness model, an endurance athlete, a Tactical Games competitor, entrepreneur, trainer and the host of the IRONCLAD podcast Reborn with Ashley Horner. She regularly uses her platform as a global influencer to raise money for important causes, including the Maison Fortune Orphanage in Haiti and Spike’s K9 Fund. Her endurance feats include rowing for 25-hours straight on a Concept 2 rowing machine, cycling more than 1,300 miles from Virginia Beach to Tulsa, running 230 miles in just 72 along the western border of Haiti, running the rim of the Grand Canyon in a single day, and more. Ashley is also passionate about tactical training and has worked with SWAT Teams, military units and personnel at the US Embassy in France. She is also the owner / operator of American Brew, a whiskey / coffee bar and restaurant in Virginia Beach, VA. On this episode of Danger Close, Jack and Ashley sit down for a conversation about her life, career, passion for tactical training and more. You can follow her on Instagram @ashley.horner Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear: Bose Bluetooth Audio Sunglasses T oday's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.

Sebastian Junger is a journalist, war correspondent, Oscar-nominated filmmaker, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and the founder of the nonprofit organization RISC, which is dedicated to training freelance journalists in battlefield medicine and security protocols. Sebastian has covered conflicts around the globe and is the recipient of both the National Magazine Award and the Peabody Award. His debut film, Restrepo, documents the wartime experience of a platoon in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley and was nominated for an Academy Award. He is the author of The Perfect Storm, Fire, A Death in Belmont, War, and Tribe. His latest book, Freedom, chronicles his year-long journey walking railroad lines down the east coast of the United States while exploring the tensions between personal freedom and community. His work has been featured in Harper's Magazine, New York Times Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, Outside, Men's Journal and Vanity Fair, where he served as a contributing editor. You can follow him on Twitter @sebastianjunger and on Instagram @sebastianjungerofficial. Find out more at http://www.sebastianjunger.com On the latest Danger Close, Jack and Sebastian discuss conflict journalism, Afghanistan, the concept of freedom, and a recent near-death experience that has reshaped how Sebastian lives and reflects on life. Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear: Work by Sebastian Junger: Freedom Fire Tribe The Perfect Storm War A Death in Belmont Restrepo Winkler Tomahawks: RnD Full-Size Axe RnD Compact Axe RnD Sub-Compact Axe Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.

David Kilcullen is one of the world’s foremost counterinsurgency experts and is the author of the books The Dragons and the Snakes: How the Rest Learned to Fight the West, The Accidental Guerrilla: Fighting Small Wars in the Midst of a Big One, Out of the Mountains: The Coming Age of the Urban Guerrilla, Blood Year: The Unraveling of Western Counterterrorism, and Counterinsurgency. David Kilcullen served in the Australian military for more than 20 years before being recruited as the Chief Strategist in the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism for the U.S. State Department. He also served as the Senior Counterinsurgency Advisor to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and as an advisor to General David Petraeus. He was a counterinsurgency adviser to NATO and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. As the President and CEO of the research and development firm Cordillera Applications Group, he continues to advise private companies and governments around the globe. On this episode, Jack and David discuss writing, warfare, the realities of counterinsurgency, and more. Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear and Books : From David Kilcullen: The Dragons and the Snakes Counterinsurgency Blood Year Out of the Mountains The Accidental Guerrilla Rise and Kill First Counterinsurgency Field Manual Unrestricted Warfare Black Moleskin Notebook Kelly Slaten Pen Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.

Steven Pressfield is a bestselling author, Hollywood screenwriter and Marine Corps veteran. He's penned several bestselling novels including The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War, The Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign, and his latest, A Man at Arms, about mercenary soldier Telamon of Arcadia. Steven has also written numerous non-fiction books including The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles, The Lion's Gate: On the Front Lines of the Six Day War, The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning, and others. On the latest episode of Danger Close, Steven and Jack discuss his career, the craft of writing, A Man at Arms, and what it takes to tell great stories. Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear: American Heritage Dictionary - 1987 The Afghan Campaign Gates of Fire An American Jew The Lion’s Gate A Man at Arms Killing Rommel Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.

Chris Ryan is a former member of the Special Air Service. He is the bestselling author of seventy fiction and non-fiction books including the Geordie Sharp series, Alpha Force, the Danny Black series and The One That Got Away, which details his experience on E&E (Escape & Evasion) during the 1991 Gulf War. The only member of his eight-man team to not be captured or killed, Chris evaded enemy patrols and survived over a 300-kilometer journey to the Syrian border. It was the longest escape and evasion in the history of the SAS. His book Strike Back was adapted into a TV series for the UK’s Sky 1 and he helped create the action-drama TV series Ultimate Force. He’s also hosted popular TV shows including Hunting Chris Ryan, Terror Alert: Could You Survive, How Not to Die, and Armed and Dangerous. In this episode, Jack and Chris discuss how Chris survived his 1991 experience in Iraq, his transition from the military into publishing and the importance of reading. Visit Chris’ website: https://www.chrisryanauthor.co.uk/ Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear: The One That Got Away by Chris Ryan Hardy Boys Handbook: Seven Stories of Survival Kifaru Slick Bag Micro Start XP 10 Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.

In this special bonus episode of Danger Close, presented by SIG Sauer, Jack Carr breaks down the 6 books he recommends for Father’s Day and answers listener questions about The Terminal List series coming to Amazon Prime starring Chris Pratt. Father’s Day Book Recommendations: Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer The Gun by C.J. Chivers One Second After by William R. Forstchen Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Three Felonies a Day by Harvey Silverglate The Winds of War by Herman Wouk Be sure to follow Jack on social media @jackcarrusa for more.

Clint Emerson is a retired Navy SEAL who served more than 20 years in the SEAL Teams. Clint is the only SEAL ever to be inducted into the International Spy Museum. Clint is the author of the books, The Right Kind of Crazy: My Life as a Navy SEAL, Covert Operative, and Boy Scout from Hell, as well the 100 Deadly Skills series in which Clint discusses how techniques learned during his time in working the darker side of special operations can help private citizens in dangerous situations. He’s the founder of the security consulting company Escape the Wolf and the survival-orientiened online store violentnomad.com. Clint also hosts the show Can You Survive This Podcast? You can follow him on Instagram @100deadlyskills. During their conversation, Clint and Jack discuss Clint’s career, intelligence operations, running with the bulls, and more. Presented by SIG Sauer. Featured Gear: Protector Beer Half Face Blades 100 Deadly Skills (Combat Edition) Winkler Knives Dynamis Alliance Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.

Leif Babin is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. Along with being the New York Times bestselling co-author of the books Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win and The Dichotomy Of Leadership: Balancing The Challenges Of Extreme Ownership To Lead And Win, Leif co-founded the leadership-focused company Echelon Front with Jocko Willink, where he serves as the President and COO. Following the Battle of Ramadi in 2006, he took over as officer in charge of the Junior Officer Training Course. He then served as the Operations Officer and Executive Officer at a SEAL Team. During their conversation, Leif and Jack discuss leadership, their time in uniform, discipline, and a lot more. Presented by SIG Sauer. You can follow Leif on Instagram @realleifbabin. Featured Gear: New West KnifeWorks Blades New West KnifeWorks Refurbished Cleavers Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.

This week, Jack talks to a truly inspiring person who will soon be attempting an incredible feat: rowing across the Atlantic Ocean alone and unsupported. The trip from New York to the U.K.— 2,710 nautical miles— will take months. But for former Royal Marine Dave ‘Dinger’ Bell, the mission is greater than just the row: He’s raising money for some incredible causes. Sponsored by the marine safety brand Crewsaver, the journey is expected to take up to four months on the open ocean. Dinger is also using the event to raise money and awareness for some incredible causes: The Special Boat Service Association, which supports former SBS servicemembers and their families, Rock2Recovery, which supports British veterans and Bravery.org.uk, an organization founded by a former member of the U.K. Special Forces (SBS) that supports charities for underprivileged children and discharged members of the Armed Forces. Jack and Dinger break down the upcoming trip, hear how Dinger has prepared, and a lot more. Presented by SIG Sauer. Later in the show, Jack recommends a curated selection of medical supplies and gear for Stop the Bleed month. Support Dinger’s charities: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DaveDingerBell Follow Dinger’s journey: @ny2uksolorow Learn more about Dinger at https://ny2uksolorow.co.uk Featured Gear: Dark Angel Medical Hard Case Kit Dark Angel EDC Trauma Kits Dark Angel IFAK Trauma Kit

This week, Jack is joined by Hollywood actor, TV show host and former Army Ranger Tim Abell. Tim joined the military at the age of 17, eventually becoming US Army Ranger with the 75th Ranger Regiment. His five years of military service included time with the 3rd US Infantry "The Old Guard" Caisson Platoon. After the Army, Tim went on to start acting and producing. Tim’s breakout role came as Marine Scout Sniper Benny Ray Riddle in the Jerry Bruckheimer television series Soldier of Fortune, Inc. He’s starred alongside James Caan and Daniel Stern in Dead Simple, appeared with Mel Gibson in the war film We Were Soldiers, and has been featured in TV shows including CSI Miami, NCIS, and JAG among others. He was also the host of the long-running Outdoor Channel hunting series, Grateful Nation. Tim co-produced the award-winning film Soldier of God and served as an associate producer on the film Miracle at Sage Creek, in which he also starred. Tim is also acting in a number of upcoming movies including American Desert, Young Lion of the West, The Colony and Shooting Star. During this conversation, Jack and Tim discuss The Terminal List, Tim’s career, the importance of bringing authenticity to roles, and a lot more. Presented by SIG Sauer. Follow Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timabell/ Featured Gear: Gunfighter Gun Oil Dynamic Combat Flathead Seaholm Watch Roka SL-1X Tactical Relentless Pursuit: The DSS and the Manhunt for the Al-Qaeda Terrorists by Samuel M. Katz No Shadows in the Desert: Murder, Vengeance, and Espionage in the War Against ISIS by Samuel M. Katz

Amy Robbins is the CEO and co-founder of Alexo Athletica. It’s a unique company that makes functional carrywear, specially designed for women who live an active lifestyle, with an emphasis on fitness. Their mission: “Create a movement of empowered, independent women that could #carrywithconfidence.” Amy is also a television host, a model, and brand influencer, as well as a passionate advocate of the Second Amendment. On the latest episode of Danger Close, Amy discusses her own journey launching a business and why she wanted to start a company that focuses on carrywear for women. They also talk about the importance of meaningful dialogue on social media, the #MeToo movement, responsible firearm ownership, and a lot more. Presented by SIG Sauer. Follow Amy: Online: http://amy-robbins.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theamyrobbins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamyrobbins/ Check out Alexo Athletica: https://alexoathletica.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexoathletica/ Featured Book: Founding Documents https://bookshop.org/shop/jackcarrusa Buy The Devil’s Hand: https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Hand-Thriller-Jack-Carr/dp/1982123745

Dana Loesch hosts the award-winning show, The Dana Show and is the No. 1 nationally syndicated female talk radio host in the country. She’s a popular political commentator and regularly appears on Fox, ABC, CNN and HBO. She’s the author of the books Hands Off My Gun: Defeating the Plot to Disarm America, Flyover Nation: You Can’t Run a Country You’ve Never Been To, and her latest Grace Canceled: How Outrage Is Destroying Lives, Ending Debate, and Endangering Democracy. In her conversation with Jack, Dana discusses her career, her passion for defending the Second Amendment, the dangers of cancel culture, free speech, and a lot more. Presented by SIG Sauer. Follow Dana: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dloesch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dloesch/ Featured Gear: Rifle Dynamics AK Thunder Ranch Edition The Gun by C.J. Chivers Vickers Guide: Kalashnikov Buy The Devil’s Hand: https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Hand-Thriller-Jack-Carr/dp/1982123745

On today’s show, Jack sits down with fellow retired SEAL and Cleared Hot podcast host Andy Stumpf. Andy Stumpf spent 17 years serving in the United States military, first enlisting while still in high school in 1996. After two deployments with SEAL Team Five he was selected for an east coast based SEAL Team. After being shot during a combat deployment, Andy returned to the Naval Special Warfare Center in 2006 as the leading Petty Officer for 2nd Phase, the diving phase of BUD/S. Two years later, Andy became the first E-6 commissioned through the Limited Duty Officer program in the history of NSW. He would go on to deploy with SEAL Team Three to Afghanistan. Since medically retiring from the military, Andy has gone to raise millions for the SEAL community, setting two world wingsuit records in 2015. Today, he hosts the popular Cleared Hot podcast. During Jack and Andy’s conversation, Andy talks about his time in the Teams, meeting Joe Rogan and starting his own podcast, the most impactful thing that has ever happened to him, and a lot more. Presented by SIG Sauer. More on Andy: https://www.andystumpf.com/ Follow Andy: https://www.instagram.com/andystumpf212 Check out Cleared Out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cleared-hot/id1247300054 Featured Gear: This week, Jack spotlights gear actually featured in the latest book in the Terminal List series, The Devil’s Hand. SIG P365 P365 XL SIG P365 XL* SIG P320 RXP X-COMPACT Zev Custom Glock 19 Taran Tactical JW Combat Master AMTAC Blades Northman with a Belt Fire-sheath Dynamis Alliance Combat Flathead Winkler Knives Tomahawk

If you’re a fan of the Terminal List series then you’re likely already familiar with the voice of Ray Porter. The acclaimed actor and narrator has provided the voice for hundreds of audiobooks, including The Terminal List series and its latest installment The Devil’s Hand. Ray also recently appeared in Zack Snyder's Justice League, starring as the villain Darkseid. Ray has a decades-long career, spending nearly 20 years in Shakespearean productions, and has appeared in shows and movies including Modern Family, Sons of Anarchy, Argo, ER, Almost Famous and tons of others. In today’s episode, Ray discusses his career, Jack’s new book The Devil’s Hand, and a lot more. Presented by SIG Sauer. Follow Ray Porter: https://twitter.com/ray__porter Buy The Devil’s Hand: https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Hand-Thriller-Jack-Carr/dp/1982123745 Featured Books: These are some of the primary books Jack read when researching The Devil’s Hand. Beirut Rules: The Murder of a CIA Station Chief and Hezbollah's War Against America - Fred Burton The Dragons and the Snakes: How the Rest Learned to Fight the West - David Kilcullen Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel's Targeted Assassinations - Ronen Bergman The Secret War with Iran: The 30-Year Clandestine Struggle Against the World's Most Dangerous Terrorist Power - Ronen Bergman

On this episode of Danger Close, Jack sits down with former police officer, Diplomatic Security Service special agent, author, and security consultant Fred Burton. Throughout his career, Fred served as a key figure in some of the most notable investigations in modern law enforcement history. He was on the frontlines of the search for and the arrest of terrorist Ramzi Yousef, the mastermind behind the first World Trade Center bombing. He served in the investigation of the 1988 plane crash that resulted in the death of the U.S. Ambassador Arnold Raphel and Pakistani President Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq. Fred also played a critical role in the search for the Americans kidnapped by Hezbollah in Beirut, Lebanon, as well as many other high-profile cases. Today, Fred is a New York Times bestselling author and a consultant to Fortune 500 companies on security-related issues as the Executive Director of the Ontic Center for Protective Intelligence. He also hosts The Ontic Protective Intelligence Podcast. His books include his memoir GHOST: Confessions of a Counterterrorism Agent, Chasing Shadows: A Special Agent's Lifelong Hunt to Bring a Cold War Assassin to Justice, Under Fire: The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi and Beirut Rules: The Murder of a CIA Station Chief and Hezbollah’s War Against America. During their conversation, Jack and Fred talk about some of his most high-profile cases, his early days in law enforcement, and a lot more. Presented by SIG Sauer. More About Fred: https://www.officialfredburton.com/ Follow Fred: https://twitter.com/fred_burton https://www.instagram.com/officialfredburton/ Subscribe to The Ontic Protective Intelligence Podcast: https://ontic.co/podcasts/ Spotlighted Gear: Smith & Wesson 340 PD FieldCraft Survival Notebook

Today’s guest is entrepreneur and veteran Mike Glover. Mike spent 18 years in the Army followed by time as a contractor for the CIA. He served as a SGM in Special Forces and was deployed to combat theaters of operation throughout his career. Along with being an expert in Counter-Terrorism, Security and Crisis Management, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Homeland Security. Mike is also an experienced hunter and an avid outdoorsman. Today, Mike is the CEO and owner of FieldCraft Survival, a company that makes premium outdoor gear and apparel and offers training courses in firearms, survival, mobility, medicine and preparedness. He is also the host of the FieldCraft Survival Podcast. During their conversation, Mike and Jack discuss self-reliance, entrepreneurship, the passion behind FieldCraft Survival, and a lot more. Follow Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mike.a.glover/ More about FieldCraft: https://fieldcraftsurvival.com/ Follow FieldCraft: https://www.instagram.com/fieldcraftsurvival/ Check out the FieldCraft Survival on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcj3FycZBXIPNj7QIBKTIDw Featured Gear: Mobility 01-01: Gobag Leather Notebook Wallet Tradecraft Recce Shirt FieldCraft Shooter Hat North American Combat Rescue Combat Application Tourniquet

This week on Danger Close, Jack interviews a legendary figure in the tactical training community: Thunder Ranch founder Clint Smith. Clint is the President and Director of Thunder Ranch, a 900-acre ranch in Southern Oregon that is one the world’s most acclaimed firearm training facilities. For nearly 20 years, he’s operated Thunder Ranch with his wife Heidi. Clint is a Marine Corps veteran, who served two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. His experience also includes seven years as a police officer during which he served as head of the Firearms Training Division, as well as being a S.W.A.T. member and precision rifleman. He’s also the author of the books Urban Rifle: 45 Years of Teaching and Training and Urban Rifle 2: Close Combat Conflict Resolution. During their conversation, recorded at Thunder Ranch, Clint opens up about his time in the Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam, tactical insights, and more. Presented by SIG Sauer. Also, later in the show, Jack breaks down some of his favorite everyday carry items. More about Clint Smith: https://thunderranchinc.com/the-founders/ More about Thunder Ranch: https://thunderranchinc.com/ Follow Thunder Ranch: @thunderranchinc Featured Gear: Ball and Buck Wallet SIG P365 Blackpoint Tactical Mini Wing Savage Son Ares Driver-1 Watch New West KnifeWorks Blade Amtac Northman Blade Streamlight Flashlight

On the debut episode of Danger Close, Jack sits down with author and journalist Katie Pavlich. Katie Pavlich is a journalist, commentator, author and Fox News contributor. She is the editor for Townhall.com and is a member of the White House Correspondents Association. She is the author of Fast and Furious: Barack Obama’s Bloodiest Scandal and Its Shameless Cover-Up and Assault and Flattery: The Truth About the Left and Their War on Women. On today’s show, Jack and Katie breakdown the real story of the fast and furious scandal and learn how the ATF tried to intimidate journalists to keep it quiet. Katie and Jack also discuss big tech’s influence on free speech. Presented by SIG Sauer. Later in the show, Jack reviews one of his favorite pistols: The SIG Sauer P226, the sidearm he used in the SEAL Teams. If you like the show, be sure to leave us a rating and review, and remember, new episodes of Danger Close: Beyond the Books with Jack Carr, an IRONCLAD original, presented by SIG SAUER, drop every Wednesday.

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