Thunder Ranch Founder Clint Smith on Serving in Vietnam [Rebroadcast]

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   

Sponsors: 

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

FEATURED GEAR 

Today’s featured gear segment is brought to you by SIG Sauer.  

Terminal List (re-print) 

Best Defense Foundation 

SIG P320-XTEN Double Tap 10mm Ammunition