Getting Shot in a Firefight in Vietnam - Clint Smith - Danger Close with Jack Carr
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- This week on Danger Close, Jack interviews a legendary figure in the tactical training community: Thunder Ranch founder Clint Smith.
In this clip, Clint discusses getting into a firefight, not long after arriving in Vietnam.
You can watch the full interview: • Thunder Ranch Founder ...
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.
Also, later in the show, Jack breaks down some of his favorite everyday carry items.
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About Danger Close:
In each episode of Danger Close, an IRONCLAD original, presented by SIG Sauer, Jack Carr sits down with fellow SEALs, tactical experts, thinkers, celebrities and authors to give fans and readers a close-up look at the world that inspired his critically-acclaimed novels. The first three novels (The Terminal List, True Believer, Savage Son) will soon be followed by a brand-new installment, The Devil’s Hand, this spring. The action series follows the adventures of James Reece, a Navy SEAL who becomes embroiled in the world of conspiracies, international espionage, and revenge.
The Danger Close podcast launch comes as Amazon Studios begins pre-production work on an adaptation of The Terminal List starring Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Avengers: Endgame) as James Reece. The series will be directed by acclaimed Hollywood action director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, Shooter, The Equalizer, Southpaw, Olympus Has Fallen, Brooklyn’s Finest).
Produced in partnership with IRONCLAD, the podcast features conversations with renowned authors (David Morrel, Don Bentley, Mark Greaney), former military officials and special operators (Anthony Tata, Jason Gardner, Andrew Arrabito), and well-known personalities and celebrities.
Presented by SIG Sauer.
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No John Wayne stuff, says the man whose story is cooler than any John Wayne movie
For real. Dude calls a hit to the humoral head a "nick," and continues to fight....but no "John Wayne stuff!"
Have you seen the green BERETS?
He refused morphine because they were"just getting ready to rock at this thing". I'm in awe and I love it
"Just scraped the bone, MOM I'M FINE I SWEAR!!!!!!"
When Clint said “bless them” you could tell he’s been through hell. Great interview, Clint’s one hell of a man.
"Shot the crap out of everything" best line ever.
"that's the great thing about a fifteen-year-old kid: he thinks he's gonna live forever, so he'll do some really dumb shit if he kinda likes you."
Clint with the fax as usual.
I love the look into the camera. JACK: “Well, it was a LITTLE more than a nick.” CLINT: “Nuh, nuh, nuh, it’s all good.”
I could listen to Clint for years......
we found a comm wire, we pulled on it and reeled in a NVA on a field phone in a very bad mood.
Love these Vietnam vets...such characters, great stories. Thanks for making this happen.
They sure deserved more than what many got when they came home.
Thanks for the service and thank you for the story my dad was Vietnam US army 68/69 he never talked about his time in country but I remember waking up to his nightmares😔 love and miss ya dad
This is the real “Punisher”
That guy is cool. Mr Smith has some of the best one liners ever
Idk if im not suppose to, but i feel fucking motivated after listening.
Vv
“No John Wayne shit”
[Describes real life John Wayne shit] 🤣
I would love to train with Clint. Damn legend. No bullshit.
"Don't cut the wire if you don't know what it is."
That's actually a pretty profound philosophical principle called Chesterton's Fence.
My father also loved Puff the Magic Dragon in Vietnam 🐉 massive air power when boots on the ground need it most danger close.
Clint, the real American Hero... I didn't know he was the inspiration for the O.G. 12-inch G.I. Joe action figure
Clint's the man !! Straight forward no BS !! Plus I've been a 1911 guy since the 80's and is my go to !! Glock works to !! Stay Strong and Be Safe !!!
Fudd just get a 2011 they are super cheap lol /s
Good shit Jack ! get more legends on . I'd love to hear from some old mean ass commandos
Clint Smith is such a badass
All things being relative its easy to see why he says the things he does when you consider the things he has seen. From what I see of Thunder ranch and Clint it seems like a very good experience that most people today sorely need.
Beyond humbling.
amazing,,, CS, respect always and forever,,
Get Clint on Joe Rogan!!!
No Joe will bring up anal sex per normal
I had to download this full episode because...well... I’m a man. And then there was like 3 others I want to listen to. This is how crack gets you guys. Don’t do crack. Subbed to pod
They'll make a movie loosely based on this dude when he's gone
True American Hero!!!!
We deserve a Clint movie ...
Legend.
Today i ORDERED Devils Hand with signature and book plate. I ordered from Murder by the Book here in Houston... AWESOME!!!
God bless... thank you 🙏
Semper Fi and task at hand ! TC Marine
Clint Smith rocks
Incredible story
Wow, that's the real deal, no Hollywood bs.
lee marvin, bob keeshan, neville brand, the list goes on.
Wow.
USA!!
Was Clint LLRP or MACV? I know he was a Marine but normally they roll with more than 4 or 5 and no indige...
OOORAAAH!!! GOD BLESS! SEMPER FI !!!
It’s a happy meal.
"The important thing is, was that I had an onion on my belt, which was the style at the time."
This is a great american!!!
"It's a happy meal."
god i am so sad i missed Vietnam 🇻🇳 😢
I ain't shit for a shooter
But I would love to go to thunder ranch and learn some shit.
But people need shit
So I'm truckin' I guess
Do it before Clint retires or kicks off. He, Heidi and all of their instructors are awesome people.
This guy is real life Woods from black ops!
Not really but he is still a bad ass.
“I got my tax payer money “
Cheers Clint.
Jesus Christ luvs us all ❤️❤️
Go airforce!
dang, 15 yo kid having to grow up pretty fast.
Happens all over the world. Only in America do 25-30 years not know how to be adults.
Everyone's shooting......It's a happy meal....
Total respect...wish now I had the balls to join....I would have been after Viet nam, but the war had ruined the attitude of the Americans at the time...I would have been a great GI.....all I can do is keep apologizing to all the vets that I meet, and I feel like such a pussy....😔
You can still be a strong American. This country needs strong American Patriots now more than ever. 🇺🇸💪🇺🇸♥️
PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON TO THE RESCUE! Love Clint
My dad told me about a time he saw puff firing at an enemy mortar position a couple hundred yards from his base. He maintains seeing that open up at night was the coolest firework show.
"Child soldiers are sick because they do crazy shit if they kinda like you" lmao
Based clint smith
Can't say that I find anything amusing in that.. actually its the part of the interview that managed to slip past my perimeter defence.. that one comment speaks volumes.. pay a little respect man..
@@moparman1692 dude what are you saying?
@@CCOOKE88 i gotchu hes saying that this whole video didn't bother him except that one comment made about child soldiers. In regards to "that one comment speaks volumes.. pay a little respect man.." he could've meant your comment or the comment the dude in the video made but he could be saying the fact you said lmao shows you need to check yourself and pay a little respect. Or that one comment shows the true tragedy of the Vietnam war and you should pay respect idk his use of pronouns is pretty limited.
@@CCOOKE88 I think he’s trying to say that he is emotionally insecure and that children used as soldiers upsets his delicate nature. The harsh realities of this existence triggers him faster than child soldiers can shoot.
I served w/the Marines as a Navy Corpsman and got hit during an RPG attack evacuating wounded onto a chopper. Didn’t even realize I was wounded until the door gunner pulled me into the chopper. Fortunately it was just shrapnel (took off my flack jacket like a stupid kid) so it wan’t too bad. I was transferred to the Subic Bay Naval Hospital to recover & learned to enjoy things in the town of Olongapo, PI.
Loved Olongapo.
Ahh the memories
Thank you for your sacrifice and welcome home, Devil Doc.
I'm sure that was really tough for you. LMFAO, I also suffered greatly in several of those Navy towns that "catered" to sailors needs.
Destroyer Sailor
There is nothing...and I mean NOTHING like seeing those green tracers coming at you. By they time they get to you, they look like glowing green basketballs. And the "smack" of one of them hitting the thin aluminum skin of your Huey is something you never forget. Thanks Clint, for telling it like is is. Carl Crisp, Huey Crew Chief / Door Gunner Mekong Delta 69-70.
I love listening the Mr. Smith! Thank you for interviewing him.
I dont know Clint Smith, never met him and I unfortunately most likely never will but, I love the man.
He’s got a TH-cam channel called Thunder Ranch if you wanna see him some more. Mainly does shooting tips and advice but throws in stories like this all the time.
I like his voice. Very aggressive and joyous at the same time.
I think he’s had a bunch of surgeries on his neck that have damaged his vocal chords.
It must have been pretty cool to get that kind of backing. I was born during the Vietnam war but as a Cop got shot, a through and through of my left knee. I called for help and eventually drove myself to the hospital. Welcome to the Crack war of the late 1980s in America. CIA, Thank You, I hope the contras appreciated this...
Yall take Care and be safe, John
Just like you expect of a Vietnam vet, bad ass.
Enjoy this still while you can folks. They surely don’t make them like Clint anymore.
If ever there was truth... and the speaking thereof.
*imitates 40mm sound*
Bloop!
the saddest part of the story is all of those young men were needlessly maimed/sacrificed for another government lie ,and we still dont know the truth ! this should not be allowed to happen ANYWHERE/EVER !
I'll love it when Jack is Clint's age telling his stories. Clint Smith is a legend thank you for bring us this amazing interview.
Grandpa always said "Puff the Magic dragon" turns everything to knee high mulch.
I can get up and put this on and listen to Clint with my coffee every morning to start my day. Thank you, Jack!
Legend.
I admire this man (understatement!), but I may have to use his “happy meal” line sometime. A man among men...!
Got the whole podcast downloaded, looking forward to it!
I wish Jack Carr didn't interrupt him so much. Quit asking questions he's already answered.
Why turn comments off? Never 👎 ever do tha....no matter WHAT!! It’s a “Biden” move
They are still on
Better than Joe Rogan
Awesome story!
Genuine Badass
OOH-RAH
Starlite survivor 8-18-1965
SEMPER Fi
you know he downplays just how bad the wound was.
👍🏼👍🏼
Keep fighting the good fight! Thanks for sharing!
Clint is always very infesting. I can't think of anyone I would rather listen to tell story's or to teach.
infesting?
@@growlikethewind5788 Meant intersting. ;.)
What year in country"
Don’t cut stuff if you don’t know what it is I lost my Wi-Fi In my front yard this way.
SEMPER FI, CLINT SMITH.
I saw those aircraft when I was stationed at Fort Hood Texas and with a cannon like that I’m not surprised they tore stuff up like they did.
Clint Smith for president!
Stop interrupting.
It's a happy meal😅
Let him talk
Hooray Puff!
Why is the podcast called danger close? Isn't danger close for artillery/airstrikes and not about having enemy combatants nearby? Is it just because it's a catchy military term
Danger close is when you have enemy close to your position and call in indirect fire (mortars/artillery), CCA (attack helicopters) or CAS (Close Air Support/an air strike up close for troops in contact for you civilians.) and the fires are close to your position. Hence the term. So yeah it has to deal with artillery and air strikes but not the weapons systems and firing positions but because the enemy is really fucking close.