S12E1: Fiction That Trains You: Firearms, First Aid, and the Mindset of a Protector w/ John Gilstrap

If you prefer to watch the video you can find it at the bottom of this webpage. Episode Sponsors: HK USA Mountain Man Medical About This Episode: In this episode, we speak with John Gilstrap, a New York Times bestselling author known for his gripping thrillers, including the Jonathan Grave series. He shares how his background as a firefighter informs his writing, emphasizing accuracy in firearms and medical preparedness. We explore the moral complexities of his characters who navigate legal gray areas to protect innocents, while also discussing the contemporary debates surrounding gun rights. Gilstrap encourages listener engagement and highlights the educational potential of fiction, illustrating how thrillers can spark meaningful conversations about safety and responsibility. 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\/4231544","name":"S12E01: Fiction That Trains You – Firearms, First Aid, and the Mindset of a Protector","description":"Bestselling author and former first responder John Gilstrap joins us to talk guns, gear, morality, and the real-world lessons hidden in his fiction. From 1911s to medical trauma to the Second Amendment\u2014this one goes beyond the page.","thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/amedia.concealedcarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/19084623\/John-Gilstrap-Concealed-Carry-Podcast-1024x570.png","uploadDate":"2025-06-19T08:48:34-06:00","contentUrl":"https:\/\/usaft.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/video\/2025\/S12E01_+Fiction+That+Trains+You_+Firearms_+First+Aid_+and+the+Mindset+of+a+Protector.mp4","embedUrl":"https:\/\/www.concealedcarry.com\/player-embed\/id\/4231544\/?autoplay=0","duration":"PT01H01M38S","interactionStatistic":{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"http:\/\/schema.org\/WatchAction"},"userInteractionCount":40}}