Real guns loaded with blanks were used on the sets of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan. The Jack Ryan series, authored by Tom Clancy was a bestseller in the 1980s and 1990s. Ryan's sharp mind and problem solving skills made him one of the most loved heroes of his time.

In the most recent adaptation in the Prime Original series, the producers of the show have recreated the political thriller while retaining the original characteristics of the franchise.