Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States — and it continues to impact families, communities, veterans, first responders, and everyday people at an alarming rate. This is not just a statistic. It’s a call to action. In this powerful and deeply important episode of The Mountain Side Podcast, Bobby Marshall sits down with Jacquelyn Clark for a courageous, honest, and solution-focused conversation about suicide prevention awareness, depression, responsible firearm practices, and how we can better show up for the people in our lives. If you are currently going through something — or know someone who is walking through a difficult season — this episode is for you. Jacquelyn Clark is a Suicide Awareness Advocate and the Founder and Co-Owner of Bristlecone Shooting, Training, & Retail Center in Lakewood, Colorado. She also serves as the Firearms Industry Partnership Manager with Pause to Protect through the University of Colorado Anschutz and holds the NSSF Board of Governors Range Seat. Her prior professional background includes seven years on the Executive Team of a $35 million company, with extensive experience in business development and accounting for mid-size and Fortune 300 companies. She is a Certified Pistol Instructor, Certified Defensive Firearms Coach, and active contributor to the Colorado Firearm Safety Coalition.

Together, Bobby and Jacquelyn address:

• Recognizing warning signs of suicide and depression

• Breaking the stigma around mental health conversations

• Safe firearm storage and responsible ownership

• Practical ways to help someone who may be struggling

• Building a culture of awareness, accountability, and compassion

This conversation goes beyond awareness — it’s about responsibility, community, and courage. It’s about leaning into hard conversations instead of avoiding them. It’s about protecting life.

In true Mountain Side fashion, this episode brings faith, resilience, leadership, and real-world practicality to a topic that affects us all.

If this conversation resonates with you, share it. Conversations like this save lives.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. In the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Immediate help is available.

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#247 - Suicide Prevention Awareness with Jacquelyn Clark