S13E4: Authenticity Sells – Jack Carr on Gear, Guns, and Getting It Right

If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: Jack Carr Mountain Man Medical KSG Armory Holster About This Episode: In this episode, we talk with Jack Carr, a former Navy SEAL and bestselling author, live from the SHOT Show 2026. Jack shares insights about his transition to writing, focusing on his fiction series featuring James Reese and his upcoming novel, “The Fourth Option,” which explores themes of heritage and modern conflict. We discuss the authenticity in his storytelling, shaped by his military experiences, and his nonfiction work on the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing. Jack also reflects on the challenges of writing in the digital age and the importance of connecting with audiences through his podcast, “Danger Close.” As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to [email protected]! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed the podcast the biggest compliment you could give us would be to subscribe to future episodes via a podcast app on your phone or via iTunes. You can find past podcast episodes by clicking here. Video Recording: Press PLAY on the video below to watch the video recording! {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.concealedcarry.com#\/schema\/video\/4244273","name":"S13E4: Authenticity Sells – Jack Carr on Gear, Guns, and Getting It Right","description":"In this episode, we talk with Jack Carr, a former Navy SEAL and bestselling author, live from the SHOT Show 2026. Jack shares insights about his transition to writing, focusing on his fiction series featuring James Reese and his upcoming novel, \"The Fourth Option,\" which explores themes of heritage and modern conflict.","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/GAsugcDj5qM\/maxresdefault.jpg","uploadDate":"2026-01-30T11:12:53-07:00","embedUrl":"https:\/\/www.concealedcarry.com\/player-embed\/id\/4244273\/?autoplay=0","duration":"PT55M18S","interactionStatistic":{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"http:\/\/schema.org\/WatchAction"},"userInteractionCount":15}}