Thunder Ranch Founder Clint Smith on Serving in Vietnam - Danger Close with Jack Carr

[@Canonfodder62]

I stopped watching pro sports several years ago. I’ve redirected my admiration to men like these.

[@steelcannibal]

Wish more would see that light!

[@leefithian3704]

Sports is dead , unless you’re playing it yourself , and I don’t mean for money

[@steelcannibal]

@@leefithian3704 Ain't nothing wrong with playing them. Just the abhorrent idol worship of watching sports like a religion, is trash. One will net you the benefits of better physical health, and dexterity, while the other saps your mental growth on useless sports stats, that do nothing to better your life when you could be focused developing and honing other life skills, or spending time with family helping them grow stronger in a failing society.

[@funstuff2006]

@@steelcannibal Nothing wrong with watching them either if you enjoy the athletic talent and the competition - it's entertainment. Admire athletes for their athletic skills if you enjoy sports, admire musicians for their talents if you are into music, admire artists if you dig art, and admire the people who put their lives on the line for the bravery and selflessness of those career choices. You can have musical/sports/etc 'heroes' that inspire you without conflating that concept with true acts of heroism. To say otherwise is one-track thinking.

[@steelcannibal]

@@funstuff2006 you missed the entire point of my comment... Re-read it... Slowly...

[@douglasfrazier811]

I am also 71 and served in the Marine Corps, there is a huge amount of wisdom in this podcast...Semper Fi

[@MegadethTillDeth]

Thank you for your service sir! Much love and respect

[@tonypoepoe3150]

Thank you sir for your service . Thank you also to the two men in the podcast . 🤙🏼

[@freestatehomestead]

Thank you

[@terryandcammiescallorn9765]

Semper Fi Marine!

[@Capncomeback2023]

Semper Fi, Brother.

[@minuteman-RN]

When Clint speaks, we listen.

[@theprepperrevelator]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@Dutch1951x]

Dam straight!

[@yeshlezcano8567]

That’s it

[@independentthoughtsnotthot9030]

Those that have ears to hear

[@Das_Beachy]

"Shoot em in the crotch!" Prolly my favorite Clint quote

[@royayers276]

A pistol puts holes in people, A rifle puts holes through people and a shotgun will physically remove a chunk of shit and throw it on the ground.- Clint smith

[@chadvalliere8697]

Will physically remove a chunk of shit and throw it on the ground

[@Johnny_Cash_Flow]

Through*

[@matoska4744]

Boog vibe intensifies

[@jl123ist]

with the right load at the right range. is missing from between shotgun and will.

[@michaelhedgepeth5106]

I reckon so......

[@larryapl]

Thanks Clint. I'm 74. USMC 65-71 served in RVN 66-67-68. Memories. You make me feel proud.

[@hvyduty1220]

Thank you for serving

[@dick-parker]

🇺🇸

[@pprdrolshfgh4460]

Thank you for your service sir

[@johnseverson5534]

We’re proud of you.

[@BeansAndBullets1391]

I'm grateful for your service, Semper Fi Marine. 🇺🇸

[@Mrgunsngear]

A lot of wisdom here 🇺🇸

[@downrangeconcepts]

F*** I’d listen to 4 hours of this. Please more Jack.

[@larrychapman5491]

I read a book about a year ago about what a POS the early m16s were, but it was mostly bad ammo. The top brass decided to use the same dirty burning ball powder they used in the .30-06 and 7.62 ammo, when Stoner designed the round to use extruded powder.

[@NateTrucker92]

Man i love Clint, he's such a badass American and humble...wish this podcast was over 3 hours, I could listen to war stories all day. Semper Fi

[@ThePatriotParadox]

As humble as a true patriot can come.

[@DrQuagmire1]

@@ThePatriotParadox i'd shake this guy's hand if I could, as my late father (who sadly passed away nearly 16-years ago) was also a Vietnam Veteran

[@usedtobeafatyoucanusedtobe3307]

my father was a vietnam generation vet who never talked about it, sadly he is gone now and listening to this was like that fireside chat I wished we had had, thank you for this

[@ScottGraham1]

Thank you both for your service. I love listening to the stories our vets are willing to share. I have the highest respect for those that have served. ❤️🇺🇲

[@seanoneil277]

I've known 2 Vietnam vets who wouldn't talk about it, one my 2d cousin and another a man I worked for when I was younger. I always assumed the experience was painful -- and I know every man takes a different experience from battle service. My 2d cousin basically became a broken man, psychologically, as a result. I always wanted to understand what happened to my 2d cousin. It helps to hear someone who can talk about it openly like Clint Smith.

[@Capncomeback2023]

My dad joined the Army at 17, rose to Sgt. Then WWII broke out & we needed pilots & he had flown a crop duster as a 12 - 14 y.o. Anyway, he became a bomber pilot, flew thru WWII, Korea & Vietnam. He was killed in '68 in a car accident when I was 10.

[@357-swagnumultramagax9]

@@Capncomeback2023 and what did you do? Hate when people like you have to add something that they never did

[@DrQuagmire1]

my late father (who's been gone for 15-years) was also a Vietnam Veteran like Clint Smith, so I give this guy mad respect for serving his country. So there's a reason why Clint is considered a legend in the firearms world.

[@jamescole8049]

My grandpa passed away about 4 years ago. I wish I’d have listened to more stories. You don’t realize what you’ve got till it’s gone.

[@johnnybagofdoughnuts4193]

“They took down paradise, and put up a parking lot”

[@ThePatriotParadox]

I'm sorry, my grandfather did years ago and I was to young, but my uncle was in Panama one of his tours during Vietnam and he passed a couple years ago, there is nothing I miss more than drinking a beer with him and listening to all the stories (the ones that he would actually tell)

[@nonyabiz2777]

He will never be truly gone as long as his memory lives on. Sorry for your loss. I’m sure grandpas smiles every time you think of him.

[@importreaper3173]

Thank you Mr. Jack Carr for a great story time with Clint. My first podcast to listen from you. I'm an Anti-Communist/Socialism-hating, Laotian-American, Secret War in Laos refugee, US Army Veteran, former LE, Texas High School Football Coach & World History Teacher...who's father came to Texas to train in '62 & '67. He was a FAC in both Laos & then over Vietnam as a AC-47 Spooky gunship pilot aka "Puff". It was great to hear Clint share those gunship stories...I wonder now if my dad may have been in the cockpit of one of those four birds that cut those football fields around him and his CAP unit that night providing CAS. Again loved the podcast and thank you and Clint for your service. I'm doing my best to get the current generation to know and love their country enough to either protect it or appreciate and respect it much as I do. Best news received in my recent history: I wrote a recommendation letter for one of my football players to the USMA at West Point, he found out last week that he got in! Again God bless you both, God bless those who have served our nation and God bless those who are serving still overseas and on our streets everyday here at home...Be well, looking forward to Part 2.

[@nonyabiz2777]

Story’s like this are priceless. I was a kid in the end of the 60s into 70s. I had one of those hippie liberal moms. I remember being ashamed of how her and her friends treated our Vietnam vets. The best I could do is make sure my kids give respect to our vets and remember those Vietnam vets and give them the respect they deserve. To bad it took a generation before the Vietnam vets got the respect they deserve. War is delightful for those who have no experience of it. We patriots know the cost and will never forget our brothers and sisters we lost.

[@earthling01]

Well said! Those who have not served, often don't understand why we served and what it meant, often goes un-regarded. We fight fight for each other first!

[@davidp4270]

They also forget the troops didn't send themselves to combat they were sent by people they elected

[@walterknight1550]

Amen, my brother., our troops have always deserved honor, from Valley Forge, to Gettysburg, both the blue and the gray. France in 1918 and again on D-day. The Japanese on December 7th. To Korea and Vietnam. To the Middle East after September 1, 2011. To those who continue to defend our country to this day throughout the world ALL DESERVE ALL THE HONOR we can bestow on them. To all who served may God bless you, in heaven and on earth.

[@gregrourke4182]

Thank you, Sir! And God Bless!

[@nonyabiz2777]

@@davidp4270 General Eisenhower was one of the first to sound the alarm of the military industrial complex. He was definitely in the know.

[@johnbrowningsghost6596]

Clint Smith is a national treasure and a wonderful human.

[@kidtommy3321]

Have a great uncle that served in Vietnam. He loves to fish! Worked his whole life after as a mechanic. I make sure to be the guy to take him fishing! That smile I get when we get in the boat is priceless! Cheers!

[@bloodhoundgang1642]

That's cool 👍

[@davidb9323]

I really enjoyed listening to this without commercial interruption

[@snakebite210]

If ammo wasn't so hard to source I'd take classes this year. Need clint to stay healthy. His class is on my list.

[@goinhot9133]

It’s easy to find, just expensive

[@Latinos4Trump]

@@goinhot9133 He could take his shotgun glass, bird shot is about the same. But I think they have some wonky no lead rounds? If you stock piled 22 you could use that 22 Glock or the 22 AR bolt.

[@The-Homecook-0000]

Your running out of time for classes with clint..Pay the price for the ammo and stop being cheap...

[@hasdrubal121]

I live in Ireland. Classes at Thunder Ranch are not possible for me. They use frangible Ammo at the ranch. Get after it. Don't wait. Tyranny is on the rise everywhere. You never know when you won't be able to go. I bought Clint's book Urban Rifle and am doing the best I can where I'm at.

[@chuckclark6162]

You can source your ammo through Thunder Ranch when you sign up for a class so that it's there when you arrive & you don't have to drive/fly it in.

[@INoticed_XIV]

Clint is a great storyteller it’s awesome that he can remember so many details

[@neilcasper2129]

I would listen to Mr. Smith snore!

[@travisbreaux2463]

I never heard Clint speak a word I couldn't learn something from or reflect inward upon myself. As cliche as it is, I thank you both for your service and sacrifice.

[@usmcdrifter8759]

Clint and Heidi are such good and genuine people. I will forever feel honored to have met them at TR.

[@danielmarshall4587]

"and I got all my TAX money in that next minute that I've ever paid" PRAISE BE. Thank you Mr Carr for this, and to Mr Smith.

[@gregentwistle5105]

Outstanding job gentleman. Thank you both for your service and sacrifices you’ve made for your country, there are many of us Americans that appreciate it.

[@bjlewis5431]

A few Aussies still do too.. Thanks for doing this collab guys. Love your work. 🍻 💙 🇦🇺

[@carolexo7269]

And Canadians 🇨🇦...thank you!

[@clintsmith4227]

I'm pretty new to Clint Smith's stories but I'm amazed at how humble he comes across telling these heroic stories.

[@clintsmith4227]

I know that comment sounds a little weird because my name is also Clint Smith

[@michaelwilson6742]

Tons and tons of knowledge between these 2... Clint Smith is an absolute legend!

[@royayers276]

This man is truly a one of a kind. The mold was broke after he was created. I anybody ever gets a chance to train with Mr.smith you better not pass it up.

[@zenadventurer69]

Didn’t have the distinction to serve, but my nephew is a Marine, my best friend’s son (who I taught to ride a bike) is a Marine and I’ve had two, not one, fathers in law who served (one earned his brass with a number of tours in Vietnam, the other earned his wings as a pilot in the Luftwaffe in WWII; he was captured by the Russians and escaped with the aid of an American GI…a long story). What they all have in common is a reluctance to talk about their experiences…so it is with both respect and awe that I watched this and I just wanted to say thank you to the both of you. For this and for your courage, service and sacrifice. A big fan of both of you, but this…this was something else.

[@andy_in_nh9243]

Clint Smith told me one time that serving in a Combined Action Platoon was the most rewarding thing he has ever done.

[@arod2104]

I never met 2 of my uncles. These two were my Father’s older brothers. They were both killed in Vietnam between 1967 to 1968. One was a Corpsman in the Navy but was attached to a Marine Unit. The other was an Infantryman in the Marines. My grandfather was deployed to Vietnam also, as an Artilleryman in the Army. He never spoke about his experiences of that era. And I always saw my grandma saying a prayer to my uncles pictures on her way out to Church every Sunday. So I never asked her about them. I always find it interesting to hear the experiences of that generation of service members. Great interview.

[@joshmajor8662]

How the hell did you get Clint to set down and do this!??? Lol I’ve been waiting on a “Clint” podcast from ANYBODY and he’d barely do 20 mins here and there haha FINALLY!!!! Lol thank you both!!! Now time to watch/listen 👍🏼

[@dustyrhodes1655]

He literally only does them with people he considers friends. Man is as honorable as they come.

[@danlenson4297]

Kinda looks miffed about the headphones there 🤨

[@OldCelticWarrior]

The honor is in the remembrance for those who showed up and gave everything. That is what we owe them. I am honored to have been able to listen to your story.

[@gunfreak9mm]

I'm a former Seabee and work at the local VA supporting my fellow veterans. Love Clint for his honesty and dry humor. Can't wait until part 2. Ooorah.

[@SONofLIBERTY]

I wish this was a 4hr+ episode. I could listen to him tell stories for a long time. He’s such a humble human being.

[@olmanoutlaw]

One of the best interviews I've ever watched. Clint Smith is more of a "hero" and a "real man" than most that walk and have walked this planet. Can't wait for part 2. I have already watched every single video on KZbin, that I could find, with Clint Smith. We need WAY MORE of this guy's wisdom before he leaves us.

[@jimhartzell5092]

AWESOME, Clint Smith national treasure !!! No BS's, just the facts !! Stay Strong and Be Safe !!!

[@bryanenglish3242]

These men are treasures and we should document every story for our history and future

[@ScottWaa]

Clint Smith is one of the most inspiring people in the world.

[@yetistone3623]

Jack, Clint & all others who have served, shed blood or paid the ultimate sacrifice, thank you for your service. God bless you and yours!

[@alecmayfield4761]

Clint Smith is a legend. Can wait to take a class at Thunder Ranch when I get home next year.

[@pat1475]

I went to boot camp in San Diego also. Except I was a sailor listening to the jarheads next door. Semper Fi Clint!

[@fiapritchard905]

Clint Smith needs to be on so many more I’d love to see Clint on Jockos

[@liquidmidnight1]

Thank you Clint. I am 75. It brought tears to my eyes and a calmness to my heart. Regards

[@tenther5019]

Fascinating interview, and priceless from this generation of American warriors. My Dad had similar accounts as an AmTrac Crewman (1833) in '65-66 and was also WIA when his vehicle was incapacitated by a rocket near Chu Lai. He loved his M14 and also insisted that the real heroes were those that never made it home. Semper Fi

[@Questtt3]

So much to reflect on and apply. The time flew in a what seemed a blink. Thank you Jack and Clint.

[@Quercusalba205]

Amen! Thanks to both of you for “showing up”, and sharing wisdom and experiences! It was the greatest honor of my career so far taking care of the greatest citizens in the greatest country the planet has ever seen.

[@snakebite210]

We need more Clint Smiths in this day and age

[@BigBosley]

What a great interview. Clint's my effing spirit animal.

[@TheAaronmallen]

So much I wanna say but all I got for the BOTH of You right now is THANK YOU! For Your time, this gem, and Your stories…

[@gregorymccullough3801]

Our veterans have my undying respect and love. Simple words cannot convey the proper appreciation for their service and sacrifice. God bless you all.

[@TheRealXDeadmeatX]

Ya'll kicked ass during '68 Tet. The Viet Cong lost their ass, literally. The press robbed you of your victory. 0311 Rah

[@dennisdaugherty70]

My grandfather was 0311 in vietnam. He was present at tet 1 and 2 starlight and king fisher. 2 purple hearts. He's my hero.

[@TheRealXDeadmeatX]

@@dennisdaugherty70 Mine too.

[@troopcom]

The politicians costed them the war. After Tet, the U.S. should’ve drove the communists into China and then finish the communists in China, which is what should’ve happened during the Korean War and the U.S. would’ve likely never had a Vietnam war.

[@mathewmcdonald3657]

troopcom then the military industrial complex couldn’t have a bogeyman to keep us controlled. We allowed the genocide in Cambodia and we allow this shit now. This race shit is about divide and conquer and any thinking person knows it. God Bless Freedom.

[@Knuckleheaded76]

@@mathewmcdonald3657 word

[@barbaraalton5837]

Jack; Thanks for sharing this podcast!! I had a great friend who was a Marine and died from a heart attack 6yrs ago! He was a Lurp and some of his stories were hair-raising to say the least. I was in the AF from May of '67 to Jan. of '71. I remember being in SanFran and almost got into a fight with a crowd of protesters, but the sergeant and I duck into what we thought was a sandwich shop, on one side of the sign but the other side said nude dancers. When he poked me in the ribs and motioned with his head I looked to where he was indicating and this young damsel was strutting her stuff to the beat of the music! I think my jaw hit the floor! We grabbed our sandwiches and headed back to the airport to catch up with our flight back to Holloman, AFB! Some great memories and others not so great!! Take care and I can't wait for your next book to come out on the 13th of April! I loaned my son-in-law your first 3 books, he is a Navy pilot and will be getting out later in the year hoping to be flying for Delta! Stay safe!! A friend from afar!! Dennis

[@jjhoulton7028]

Thank you to Jack Carr and to Clint Smith for an amazing podcast. I've listened to this one over and over while I'm with my soldiers and they have all learned something everytime. They have now tuned in and opened thier eyes to life. Thank you again.

[@Siskiyous6]

Experience, the thing you get right after you needed it. Meeting Clint was a highlight of my son and myself's adventures together. Thank you for bringing him to us. We were preparing to go Antelope Hunting in WY, and the first Antelope Clint saw on Thunder Ranch were on the range on our last morning. Yes, our hunt was successful. My son in particular has become a fine shot.

[@chipchaffee2416]

Thank you both for your service . It’s appreciated by many .

[@TheSquirrelE]

Clint is a national treasure. Great interview. I salute both of these men for their service and strength of character.

[@MrDandanhesourman]

This was very important and eye opening to have watched. Most veterans hold their experiences inside and try to just move on. Thank you, for sharing this wonderful interview with us!

[@1Alexville]

Dang... I'll never look at a Happy Meal again and not think it was a feast. We have it so good because of too many.

[@rustyshackleford9017]

thank you both for this, thanks to clint for finally opening up

[@bassettraceengines]

Clint Smith is a true Hero!!! Just because he went and did when others went to Canada. Thank You !!!

[@stephanieandjared390]

Clint has to be one of the greatest guys alive today. I know he'll never do it, but i wish he would have his own podcast. Thankyou sir for having him on here. Always a great listen. 🇺🇸

[@bearpaw9204]

The only guy Chuck Norris looked up too - Clint "Big Balls" Smith. Thank you for this interview, riveting.

[@danr9999]

This interview alone was worth the price preordering devil's hand. Love listening to Clint, what a wealth of experience!

[@ericedmister6200]

God bless Clint Smith! Great interview! Thank you to all who have served.

[@user-dv8ge8hf1o]

Love and respect to Clint Smith from a fellow Marine veteran of OIF. He's always been someone I've looked up to. I can listen to his wisdom all day long. Semper Fidelis Clint.

[@rmpruitt228]

Awesome interview! Thanks to both Clint and Jack. Holy cow this was great.

[@user-hd1bn1gu2q]

Great to hear more about Clint’s time in Vietnam, he’s a humble man regarding his own service and doesn’t talk about it much. Loving the podcast Jack, halfway through True Believer but I love your non-fiction content even more! Keep up the good fight brother!

[@larrydunham3022]

Cleared Hot got me here and I’m stoked that Jack is doing this! Loved the first two. Make a big run with these Mr. Carr and don’t stop writing, ever!

[@John-di2ki]

Thank you for one of the most genuinely enjoyable hours I've ever had watching anything in years. Thanks to both Jack and Clint for their service. From Iowa...................John

[@sammy2840]

This is a real life tough SOB! Love listening to real world men! Real MEN! Thanks!

[@mannypuerta5086]

Army. In country 1965-67. My neighbor is a retired Marine SGM and VN vet. We both fly the flag every day. You both make me proud.

[@FloridaManFrank]

Beautiful as always and thank you both for your service 🇺🇸

[@5trutta]

Clint is so humble - I love to listen to him. I can also see why he calls you a friend, though I’m late to the JC and Clint party. Congratulations on a second great podcast and your small business just blowing up!

[@FordGuy]

Thank you Clint for your service 🇺🇸

[@spudboyQ]

Unreal. I'm glad I got deeper into guns, just for the sake that I have had opportunity to listen to Mr. Smith. This was a perfect interview.

[@shadyp-zv3uf]

Thanks again for your service, God bless you and all the one's whom never made it home.

[@originalgangsta5462]

Hanging on to every word. Love ya Clint thank you. For everything.

[@williamkillingsworth2619]

Mr. Smith, your perspective is appreciated. thank you!!!

[@blipsnchips4492]

Glad I am able to hear Clint Smith share his service memories and thanks for bringing it to us JackCarrUSA

[@jcastle614]

Thank you both for this!!! Stay safe and God bless 🇺🇸☠️🇺🇸!!!

[@philipschmidt6367]

Thank you for another great podcast. It is always refreshing to listen to Clint Smith. He is a straight shooter, (no pun intended) no BS either. The insight into Vietnam and the Marine Corp. was very informative! Keep up the good work. I am looking forward to your forthcoming book. I am a big fan.

[@michaelmarshall5199]

Thanks to Clint & Jack for your service, men like you two make the USA GREAT!

[@johnbonnecarrere6188]

I love what guys like you and Andy Stumpf are doing. Thanks for bringing this wisdom to a broad audience. Long form is the best form.

[@schlempy]

I could listen to Clint Smith talk all day long. Amazing American!

[@BobTac]

Love this man! Tons of knowledge and experience. Greetings from Poland.

[@mkultra6664]

Thank you to our service members, law enforcement, firefighters and medical.

[@silvertone6273]

Easily one of the best Clint Smith interviews of all time, great job!

[@94Whiskey]

Just amazing.....not a boring moment. Semper Fidelis Mr. Clint.... Mr. Happy Meal!

[@mikenadler7118]

Enjoyed this interview. I was in Quan Tri province '69-70 as an Army helicopter pilot with the 2nd/17th Cav. Times best forgotten.

[@riffedwood5597]

Here from cleared Hot. Super pumped to hear this

[@thereal_vader9713]

The world needs more Clint Smiths.

[@n8sdesign]

Humbling. Thank you Clint for sharing your stories. My Grandad also went to Vietnam, he doesn't talk about it much, with that, I thank you.

[@dennisdaugherty70]

My grandfather was 0311 in vietnam. He was present at the tet offensive 1 and 2. Starlight and king fisher. God bless all our troops

[@joerobertson7887]

Very enjoyable interview. I was a newly promoted, 24 year old, 1st Lt in 101 Airborne, 3rd Brigade, 1970-71 in the same places Clint mentioned. Hue, Phu Bai, Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Route 9, Firebase Sarge, etc. I was based at Camp Evans, built by 1st Marines, who the 101st replaced in I Corps. Welcome Home, Clint.

[@russellgover8899]

Thank you Sir!!! Your knowledge and experience won't be misplaced.

[@jil4162]

Thank you for your service Clint Smith

[@beccab7522]

This was a great interview! I enjoyed his outlook on life & sense of humor. Thank you sir!

[@prohero22]

Jack and Clint together!!! Hell yes!!!

[@jeffcraghead2304]

Jack, Thank you for sharing your conversation with Clint Smith. I really value the wisdom that he shared and that he shared from his father. Keep up the good work.

[@mikeiso8963]

Love these podcasts and Mr. Smith is an absolute legend of a man.

[@Davidmoore-xy6wu]

Please do this some more clints wisdom needs to be preserved before this guy dies also a north eastern indiana kid fortwayne so hes kinda my idol as far as tactical people whove come from my ally of the world

[@r.ericbloomfield9682]

Thanks Clint, I was SF in I corps 69,70. You sure got it right, nice to reminisce

[@michailbest1122]

Thank you. Truly a blessing to hear these experiences.