Rusty Firmin: The 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege & 'The Man With No Gloves' - Danger Close w/ Jack Carr

Today’s guest is legendary SAS operator Rusty Firmin. Rusty Firmin served in the British Army for 27 years, most of them at the highest levels of special operations. Famously known as “the man with no gloves,” Rusty served as the SAS Blue Team lead during the 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege in London that resulted in the rescue of 19 hostages. Rusty recounts his experiences in the SAS in his books, Go! Go! Go! The SAS. The Iranian Embassy Siege. The True Story. and The Regiment: 15 Years in the SAS. Go! Go! Go! was the inspiration behind the major motion picture, 6 Days, starring Jamie Bell, Mark Strong, and Abbie Cornish. Following his time in the SAS, Rusty transferred his skills to the private security industry consulting for diamond mines in West Africa, global news organizations, corporations, actors, Olympic teams, and foreign dignitaries. You can learn more about Rusty at rusty-firmin.com and by following him on Twitter @RustyFirmin SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at https://www.navyfederal.org/ Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dange... and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Protekt: Visit https://protekt.com/pages/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Magpul: Use code DANGERCLOSE at https://magpul.com/ to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more. Offer valid only at Magpul.com, enter code in your cart or look for the "Apply Discount Code" link in checkout, cannot be combined with other offers: Use code DANGERCLOSE at https://magpul.com/ to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. Hooten Young Cigars Skippers Custom Leather Dead Shot Tacticalories Black Rifle Coffee Company Sticker Club Official Jack Carr Merchandise Ben Garwood: Ground Hammer Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original.