Guns and Mental Health by Walk the Talk America
The Walk the Talk America Podcast is where firearm culture and mental health meet with curiosity, not confrontation.
Each episode brings together voices from the firearm community, mental health professionals, researchers, and everyday gun owners to have honest conversations about suicide prevention, culture, and practical solutions.
We focus on education over outrage, nuance over noise, and collaboration over division, because reducing negative outcomes requires diverse perspectives.
And because this work is personal, every episode closes with a simple but powerful question: How do you stay mentally healthy?
Guns and Mental Health by Walk the Talk America
Ep 116: Promoting Community and Mental Health from Behind the Counter with Jacquelyn Clark
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In this episode, we sit down with Jacquelyn Clark, co-owner of Bristlecone Shooting, Training & Retail Center, to discuss the crucial role of community and mental health in the firearms industry. Jacquelyn shares her personal journey into the industry. She highlights the importance of providing secure storage options at local gun ranges and shops to prevent access to firearms during times of crisis.
Jacquelyn emphasizes the need for a welcoming and inclusive environment in gun shops and ranges, where conversations about mental health can occur without judgment. She details her store's efforts to offer secure storage solutions, including lockers and temporary storage, to support gun owners facing difficult times.
We also discuss the impact of fostering a community that supports mental health, addressing the challenges of stigma, and raising awareness. Jacquelyn also details the obstacles faced by gun shop owners, such as liability concerns and the need for greater knowledge about mental health.
