S13E6: Keys to Writing #1 Bestsellers w/ John Gilstrap

If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: HK-USA Expanded Pistol Optic Selection at ConcealedCarry.com John Gilstrap About This Episode: In this episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, I engage with acclaimed author John Gilstrap, known for his thrilling narratives and expertise in firearms. Recorded at SHOT Show 2026, we delve into his upcoming book, *Scorched Earth*, and the evolution of the Jonathan Grave series, highlighting the interplay of justice and morality. John shares insights from his background as a firefighter and paramedic, which informs his realistic writing about firearms. We discuss his creative process shaped by mentorship and military culture, along with the balance between authenticity and reader engagement. John emphasizes the need for personal responsibility and ongoing education in the concealed carry community, rounding out our conversation with a focus on the narrative obligations of responsible gun ownership. Tune in for an exciting exploration of John’s work and philosophy. 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\/4244775","name":"Concealed Carry Podcast S13E6: “Keys to Writing #1 Bestsellers w\/ John Gilstrap”","description":"John talks about where his writing career really started, from childhood stories to the early \u201cpractice novels\u201d that never saw daylight, and the shift that helped him find his voice and break through with Nathan\u2019s Run. Riley shares what it\u2019s like discovering the Jonathan Grave series as a newer reader, starting with Zero Sum, and why Gilstrap\u2019s \u201chigh-stakes, decisive action\u201d style hooks so many fans.","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/z5eMkdnuEXo\/maxresdefault.jpg","uploadDate":"2026-02-09T13:38:16-07:00","embedUrl":"https:\/\/www.concealedcarry.com\/player-embed\/id\/4244775\/?autoplay=0","duration":"PT38M32S","interactionStatistic":{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"http:\/\/schema.org\/WatchAction"},"userInteractionCount":2}}