Note: This episode of Danger Close with Jack Carr first aired on March 25, 2021 in Season 1.   

On this episode of Danger Close, Jack interviews a legendary figure in the tactical community: Thunder Ranch founder Clint Smith. Clint is the President and Director of Thunder Ranch, a 900-acre firearm training facility in Southern Oregon.  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 where he served as head of the Firearms Training Division, as a S.W.A.T. Team member, and as a precision rifleman. He is 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 entering the Marine Corps and serving in Vietnam, as well as tactical insights, and a lot more.  

More about Clint Smith: https://thunderranchinc.com/the-founders/ 

More about Thunder Ranch: https://thunderranchinc.com/ 

Follow Thunder Ranch: @thunderranchinc   

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Tim Kennedy is an Army Special Forces Soldier, entrepreneur, MMA fighter, and author of the new book Scars and Stripes: An Unapologetically American Story of Fighting the Taliban, UFC Warriors, and Myself.  

During his time as a UFC, Strikeforce, and WEC MMA fighter, he earned a pro record of 18-6. Tim was a cast member on HISTORY Channel’s Hunting Hitler as well as Discovery Channel’s Hard to Kill. He founded the training company Sheepdog Response and the clothing line Ranger Up. He is also the founder of the online mentorship program Apogee Strong and the K-12 Apogee Cedar Park school.  You can learn more about Tim Kennedy at  https://timkennedymma.com/ and by following him on Instagram @timkennedymma.  

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Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at http://navyfederal.org/

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SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

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Today’s guest is a retired Special Operations Combat Medic and entrepreneur.  

Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Elias “Eli” Kfoury and his family escaped the civil strife of his homeland and immigrated to the United States.  He became a naturalized American citizen and served for 21 years in the Navy.  Much of Eli’s military career was spent at Naval Special Warfare Development Group where he deployed as a combat medic at the tip of the special operations spear.  Eli is currently involved in multiple growing businesses and is developing a series of children’s books focused on instituting a strong warrior ethos and mindset in America’s youth. You can him on Instagram @deepseasurf   

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Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at http://navyfederal.org/

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Donnie Vincent is an explorer, biologist, filmmaker, conservationist and sportsman.  

Donnie received his degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Minnesota, and was able to pursue his passion for nature with research projects that took him to places like Bangladesh to study Bengal tigers and to Alaska to study spawning salmon.  Since then, he has produced award-winning films including The Other Side, Terra Nova, The River’s Divide, and Winds of Adak that showcase some of the world’s most remote and breathtaking locations.   

You can learn more by visiting his website https://www.donnievincent.com or by following him on Instagram @donnie_vincent.    

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Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at http://navyfederal.org/

Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

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Today’s guest is a 30-year law enforcement veteran and a bestselling novelist.  

Marc Cameron is a New York Times bestselling thriller author, a retired Chief Deputy in the U.S. Marshals, a second-degree jiu jitsu black belt, a certified law enforcement scuba diver and man-tracking instructor, and a member of the rural Tactical Tracking Unit for the U.S. Marshals District of Alaska. Marc has authored five Tom Clancy/Jack Ryan novels including Shadow of the Dragon and Chain of Command. He’s also the author of the critically acclaimed Jericho Quinn Thriller Series. His most recent book Cold Snap, the fourth in his Arliss Cutter series, was released this April. You can learn more about Marc at marccameronbooks.com. You can also find him on Twitter @MarcCameron1 , Facebook at facebook.com/MarcCameronAuthor , and Instagram at @marccameronbooks  

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Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at http://navyfederal.org/

Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

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Today’s guest is literary legend and icon David Morrell.   

On May 25, 1972, he introduced the world to Rambo with the publication of his debut thriller, First Blood. Over the past 50 years it has never been out of print.   He went on to write dozens of novels including The Brotherhood of the Rose, The Fraternity of the Stone, The League of Night and Fog, Testament, Blood Oath, Last Reveille, The Totem, The Fifth Profession, Assumed Identity, Burnt Sienna, Creepers, Scavenger, Murder as a Fine Art, The Opium Eater, Inspector of the Dead, Ruler of the Night, and scores of others.   

He captures and passes along advice from his decades of writing experience in The Successful Novelist. David has also contributed to the world of Marvel comics having written for the Captain America, Spider-Man and Wolverine franchises. While immersing himself in research for his novels he has learned to fly, been trained in firearms, hostage negotiation, assuming identities, executive protection, defensive/offensive driving, wilderness survival, and corporate security. He is an honorary lifetime member of the Special Operations Association and the Association of Intelligence Officers. You can learn about David Morrell and his work at davidmorrell.net and you can follow him on Twitter @_DavidMorrell.  

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Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at http://navyfederal.org/

Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr. 

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Listeners will likely know Ray Porter as the voice of the Terminal List series.  

An acclaimed actor and narrator, Ray has provided the voice for hundreds of audiobooks, including entire The Terminal List series and its latest installment In the Blood. Ray has a decades-long career as an actor, spending nearly 20 years in Shakespearean productions, and has appeared in TV shows and movies including Modern Family, Sons of Anarchy, Argo, ER, Almost Famous and recently in Zack Snyder's Justice League, starring as the villain Darkseid.  

You can follow Ray on Twitter @ray__porter and check out his narration of In the Blood: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-the-Blood-Audiobook/1797134833   

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Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at http://navyfederal.org/

Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

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Today’s guest is Cameron Hanes: bowhunter, endurance athlete, and author. 

His new book, Endure: How to Work, Outlast, and Keep Hammering, is a memoir that tells the story of how a passion for hunting inspired a lifestyle dedicated to fitness, distance running and backcountry adventure. You can follow him on Instagram @cameronrhanes or check out his website cameronhanes.com   

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Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at http://navyfederal.org/

Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

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Listener questions are back!  On today’s episode of Danger Close, Jack takes a break from interviewing some of the world’s most interesting people and sits down to answer more of your questions.  If you want to submit questions for future episodes, be sure to follow @dangerclosepodcast and @jackcarrusa on Instagram and be on the lookout for future listener question posts.    

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Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at http://navyfederal.org/

Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

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Leadership in the Shadows: Special Operations Soldier by Kyle Lamb 

Green Eyes & Black Rifles: Warrior's Guide to the Combat Carbine by Kyle Lamb 

Stay in the Fight!! Warriors Guide to the Combat Pistol by Kyle Lamb

Today’s guest is a retired Navy SEAL, wingsuit record holder, speaker, and host of the popular Cleared Hot podcast. 

Andy Stumpf served with both SEAL Team Five and Naval Special Warfare Development Group before being wounded in combat. Andy recovered and was assigned to the Naval Special Warfare Center as a BUD/S Dive Phase instructor.    Two years later, Andy became the first E-6 in the history of Naval Special Warfare to be commissioned through the Limited Duty Officer program. He then deployed with SEAL Team Three to Afghanistan.  Since leaving the military, Andy has gone on to raise millions for the SEAL community and set two world wingsuit records.  

You can follow him on Instagram @andystumpf212   

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Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at http://navyfederal.org/

Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!

SIG: This episode is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here: http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr

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Ten Thousand: Today's featured gear segment is brought to you by Ten Thousand. Ten Thousand is offering our listeners 15% of their purchase! Go to tenthousand.cc and enter code DANGERCLOSE15 to receive 15% off. 

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