Top Ten Tips for Pandemic Gun Buyers (Part 1)
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- Paul shares his top tips for people buying guns during a pandemic.
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The title reads top ten. There are only five. This is part one. part two is now on line.
hey PAUL..., you are Not just guns Expert... but a Comedian also, Haaahaaa and that is very good. I am a New guns owner because of COVID 19 Crabs. Thanks for Advices
I bought a Bersa thunder 380 semi auto 3 years but never practice.
Now, since i have watching many Videos and i bought M&P 22 compact for targets practice.
But you are For REAL.... I totally agree
Sense of humor as dry as the Kuwaiti desert.
From one so called pro to another... Great vid brother
that colt is a 38 special
@@marypittman4908 Hey Mary, You're right, but it wasn't marked on the gun, so it took more evaluation than just a trip to the range.
My wife: "why are you watching such a boring new gun owner video you've been shooting forever?"
Me: "it's Paul I'm sure I'll learn something."
Nobody even when I don't, I still enjoy it.
Actually I did learn 1 thing. I had no idea about decock levers. I never fired that kind of gun so I assumed it's a manual safety
@Matt KissMyassSocialist And knowing is half the battle.
@Matt KissMyassSocialist that was new to me too, I like it !
@Matt KissMyassSocialist OK, so how does the over under work? ;)
I love this guy. His stoic yet humorous instruction is the best of the best.
I thought that would be enough on it's own to discourage intruders
@DV8 *** I find your comment quite verbose.
😐
Almost like a military instructor...
I watch all of his videos all the way through. I can't say that about many other channels except maybe Steve1989 MRE videos lol.
I find his prototypical instruction sagacious. (I'm not sure what I just said)
I have never seen a person so full of knowledge and so devoid of toxic ego. Thank you Paul. I love your channel.
Thumbs up on your comment. I agree.
Yes! His videos are the most information-dense I've ever seen and completely unambiguous.
That's why I would take advice from Paul over pretty much any other TH-camr who has similar content. No ego, just straight forward information. He doesn't try to pass himself off as Rambo, Super Secret Squirrel Agent Orange, Delta Ranger SEAL Recon Commando action guy.
And as a plus, he's entertaining.
Agreed. It's nice to learn from a guy like this.
greg rourke l
As a former infantryman who also did nothing noteworthy, I really appreciate Paul's honesty in this regard. It's also one of the first things I mention whenever I talk about my enlistment.
I think if I ever served in the military I would want a boring enlistment. sounds a lot better than hoofing packs in Afghanistan.
@@kyle18934 or trauma for life from watching people get hurt and killed . Especially children .
I’m just a grease monkey, sometimes a cable dog.
I was A RTO in Vietnam most of the time in fire fights I very seldom returned fire because I was busy on the radio getting supporting arms on the horn. Most of the time my ammo was passed on to the line guys.
@@daniedarlingricketts4943 you where still contributing and doing an important job
Paul giving a report to command after destroying an entire tank battalion with a .38Spc revolver:
"Nothing noteworthy."
The way he says "nothing noteworthy" tells me he has a medal of honor in a sock drawer that he's not allowed to talk about.
and "You be the judge"
"Could have been done swifter... With a speedloader, but overall. Not bad"
@@regularfather4708 or maybe he doesn't want to remember/talk about it.
@@magmat0585 that gets us to the same place: he did something magnificently badass and he's not telling.
"You're right up front or you're left behind."
Learned something today.
i'm a lefty, they always told me to shoot back to front: middle finger on the back trigger, index on the front. that way, i know not to shoot the right barrel unless i want a squished middle finger and a very unpleasant negligent discharge.
i have been told since that my handling of shotguns is either "rural", "hillbilly", or "antiquated". as an aside, i'm uncomfortable on single-trigger shotguns and my trigger discipline is worthy of the olympics.
@@eddyguizonde401 As Paul himself would likely say, "the only one who knows what will work for you, is you."
moosemaimer learn something new everyday
Me to
I know, right? I was blown away like that soda bottle!
Paul hates how stupid people are, but he teaches them anyway and he does it as nice as he can. Good man.
After reading your comment , I realized your right he does know I'm stupid lol
being an instructor does tend to lower onces expectations of peoples ability to reason
Yes I’m very estooped
It's easy to understand why he was an instructor for such a long time.
Not knowing something doesn't make you stupid. Not trying to learn about something important is what makes you stupid.
I have been shooting, hunting, carrying, as well as being a security guard and armored truck driver (years ago) for over 4 decades, as well as a state champion trap shooter and firearms enthusiast. And yet, this is the 4th time I am watching this video. Do I learn something new each time? No. Do I refresh what I do know and still enjoy this a lot more than the crap on TV or most of the internet today? YES. Thank you Paul. Keep it up. You have a true following.
3eeeesesss. xxxxxxxxxzz dr 4444ee4free has been a major source m
Even when most of us n the gun community want to shout "I told you so" at the folks who have become suddenly enthusiastic about guns, Paul comes through as a true ambassador and a great role model for us all. We should welcome them and offer our knowledge humbly, that they might vote with us in the near future.
Hard to get over the absolute dumbassery we've had to put up with over the years from Obama to Oprah.
@@arnox4554 Easy be an informed, calm, ambassador like Paul.
Do not deride someone for their former choices. Welcome them. Teach them.
When this is over some might go back to their previous life, but some wont.
Yes,to get them to vote with us gun lovers would be gr8,but they really need to know the ins & outs about safety & the proper ways to handle them & how to keep them properly maintained. Maybe now these anti gun freaks will understand just how important our 2nd is,without the 2nd,all the others would be stripped so fast,we wouldn't be able to keep up with whats being stripped & when.
@Jeffrey Bone yeah. But where are you going to find that? Mayor to Senator determines more for you and your area than who becomes President. Congress used to matter more. Now, it's a political side show.
@ You represent the best of America, the hope of the immigrant, and exactly the correct view I've come to: if you don't like America you are perfectly free to move to the country of your choosing that aligns more with what you *think* your politics are. IF they'll have you. But don't count on being free to come back. Thanks for your loyalty to the Constitution, B Man.
"Things are not normal." Truer words have never been spoken.
His coat is like a pistol vending machine. Each time he reached in his pocket, a different pistol came out
Imagine if he pulled out a .50 cal
@@ahuman2695 With this guy it wouldn't surprise me a bit.
Hey Paul, 26 year vet and still get a hard-on when here the National Anthem along with the army and air force songs!!!! Thank man!!! Stay strong
Should do a thing on weapons that came and went! Still use laws and tow missiles?
LOL
Here's a saying I've heard more than a few times over the years: Beware the old hunter who only owns 1 rifle; for it's likely he's very good with it.
Quiet Bubba
That Old Hunter has a very hefty set of Depends to go with that saying.
I've never met anyone with only one gun who I would consider to be very good. Usually if someone puts in the time to practice and uses their guns, they realize that different guns have advantages and disadvantages. This is one of those silly "wise" sayings that gets spread and people for some reason believe it.
All we need is to read To Kill a Mockingbird to see that man in Atticus Finch.
A 50 year old gentle man whom made no boast or brag about his years as an award winning marksman had need to pull out his old reliable when good honest people were threatened. The man held back until the very last second when it came to shooting a rabid dog, not because of inaction but because he truly felt anything on the other side of his gun deserved a fair shake.
Or, as its so wonderfully put in Dr. Who: Demons run when a good man goes to war.
@@CovidLover I've met 3...
one was an Uncle of mine who was extraordinarily good with a Lee-Enfield SMLE he'd bought after the war, just like the one he used in Service, and on the Company shooting team. For fun they'd shoot 1 foot square plates at 800 yards.
1 was a cousin of my dad's who possessed exceptional skill with a beaten-up Winchester '94 in .30-30 who was unusually proficient in knocking multiple whitetail deer down in succession as they ran through his favourite coulee as the dogs sent them through ( his record being 4 bucks with 4 shots at a bouncing run (( we thought he was in trouble firing a rapid signal)) but by the time we all ran there, he'd dragged all 4 together and was sitting on a fallen log having a smoke like nothing had happened...
and an old Copper worked Metro Division Toronto P.D. from Huntsville who carried an old Savage 99 in .300 Savage who could hit anything he wanted, any time he wanted, offhand, near or far. A box of 20 cartridges lasted him 5 years: 3 to sight in every year and 1 to drop his deer/ bear/ moose.
Those were men to respect for their skill, and definitely not to cross. It's not about limitations. It's about the skill to make a tool exceed it's designed purpose from specialization to multipurpose or beyond.
No Oakleys, no royalty free heavy metal music, no range bunnies, no tier 1 beard, no tattoos... I dunno if I trust this guy as an expert.
😂
Yeah. No beard was a dead giveaway. :D
Ditto! True experts don't waste their time on TH-cam. Wannabes, YES!
@@XwpisONOMA thats not necessarily so my friend.
What's wrong with range bunnies?1 or 2 in the background might be nice
“30-30 is moderately powerful”
Obliterates soda bottle
Well...it is...
Lower end of higher power.
Still kills deers.
.308 > 30-30
I love my 30-30, but is considered a moderately powerful round, however, it still one of the most popular round out there and it still gets the job done. It's still more powerful than the AK's 7.62x39 round everyone loves.
@@camaro25 762x54 is better tee hee.
If it kills deer 🦌 it can kills unwanted intruders
My laptop has poor speakers, so I turned on auto subtitling. The background rain noise in several segments is picked up as [applause]. Well deserved.
That is amazing
The audio crapped out on my last laptop and I really should have gotten a pair of amplified speakers. But then the whole thing crapped out and I got a newer one.
Even nature is excited when Paul speaks.
"Anta koso ga, shoujiki mono sa..."
I always use subtitles, I’ve noticed that it often interprets gunfire for applause.
"it's a good idea to look at your environment while reloading" whoa whoa whoa. I heard you always look at your gun while drinking whiskey and complaining. :-D
Bryan Irvine Jesus Christ's wounds on his hands weren't caused by crucifixion. They were caused by hitting the ejector rod.
Also remember to put ice cubes in your whiskey, to keep it cold while you talk. 😉
You guys are brutal :-)
That is what the Wet-Nosed Pup-Thetic types would do.
You know 'em as being wet behind the ears, still needing velcro on their shoes, no "fuzz" on their "peaches and their "Berries" haven't dropped.
Combine all that with a brief career(?) in the Chair Force pretending and having your own TH-cam channel where you cry in public, AND being named "Caleb" something or other, is absolutely Top Drawer entertainment, Yessiree!
Oh. And having your Mommie substitute Apple Juice from your sippy boxes into am empty container of whiskey that your Sperm Donor left behind are some SERIOUS Credentials right there, yup, Yup, YUP!!
Bwhahahahahahaha!!
All that aside, PH I appreciate your video herein. As always there is MUCH to be learned, even for those of us who have seen into eight (EIGHT!) decades and can STILL out-shoot Apple Juice Sipping Boi on his channel.
Luv Ya, Sir. (In a BROTHERLY sort of way, you understand.)
Overnout
Hahaha 😂🤣😂🤣!!!!! omgsh great stuff
You can tell a professional instructor when you see one. Brilliant knowledge. Brilliant temperament - very clear and concise. Great video!
"Some people are concerned that things will go downhill fast" well he was right. It went downhill VERY fast
@Buddy Chat what do you think is going to happen? rev war 2?
If only you had a president who could follow simple logic, or even just look at what's happening in other countries where they are not dying by the thousands.
I'd like that too, as the UK is still leading the "death league" currently. USA is coming up fast, though!
@@Noxfumes66 SIRI, show me lagging indicators.
Never owned a gun, I've bought 4 in the last week's lol!
2 handguns (glock with big clip for home, small 9mm for CCW)
1 SEMI AUTOMATIC 12 gauge
1 AR 15
@Ca11MeZed That's no bull****. Ammos wiped out everywhere also! No eta's ....
Welcome new - shooters, enthusiasts and owners, to one of the most practical and educational channels on the interest. If you find it boring.... keep on watching and listening. It is the boring parts that give the most information & sense and later on ....the most educational. Then your journey to Paul's channel begins.
Paul Harrell is like a mob boss. Refined, well spoken, and calm, but not to be mistaken for being weak.
“Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I am kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me.”
Bob Ross the Mob Boss
Please don’t insult Paul Harrell. A mob boss?
Or. Super cop
He's seen combat and survived two self-defense shootings. I wouldn't try the guy.
Paul, you forgot one key element in your intro. " Im Paul Harrell and I usually film in the rain, which I completely ignore. "
the rain doesnt fall on paul harrel.
we are out on the range today, so please bear with gunfire
"Im Paul Harrel, and you'll notice my guns don't rust, even in this inclement weather. That is because my guns respect me, I treat them well."
As someone who lives in the wet part of Oregon, that's more of an Oregon thing.
That’s Oregon for ya
That was my old man's favorite saying, "When seconds matter, the police are only minutes away." His other was, "Guns cause crime like flies cause garbage."
And crime is a result of garbage, it's up to those with guns to make them fly :P
@@EthanZephyr funny cuz guns are your 2nd amendment . kinda ironic . lol
@@moek8210 what did he mean by this
Excellent
Love the DRI logo
Whilst Paul was discussing the "beer" and introducing those new to the 2nd Amendment community (welcome to the community by the way, enjoy), he forgot to mention the ear plug case on his shooting jacket.
@Your Kidding there's kind of a running gag in his videos, people are always asking what that thing is dangling from his neck, it's his ear pro in a little container
Glad you pointed out so new people will know he IS wearing hearing protection. He explains in another video when he wears safety glasses vs not.
@@tykeith496 I may be mistaken, but I'm pretty sure _thatsthejoke_
Been going down the rabbit hole of Paul Harrel videos since his extremely unfortunate death. I want to record all of these on DVDs or a hard drive just to make sure they are never lost, (not to distribute). This is some world class instruction happening here folks. Previously people would have to pay for this, and we are getting it for free.
For those new, or returning after 30+ years (like me, literally) - I'd consider picking up some inert training rounds called 'snap caps'. These can be used to safely conduct loading and handling drills without the use of live ammo if you don't have access to a range. I had a lot of training (too) many years ago, but was very rusty and found them helpful to restore long lost muscle memory. Training rounds do not replace live fire training, but are useful if you haven't been on the bicycle in a while.
I'd also consider thinking about the aftermath. The use of deadly force is serious business, so I'd recommend also looking at Massad Ayoob's channel for a sobering reality check. There are also other channels that cover the topic of 'what to expect when the law shows up'. I had considerable training in the use of deadly force and had very specific rules of engagement in the military. Civilian rules are not the same, so it is wise to educate yourself.
Great channel; compliments to the chef.
Jeff Houser snap caps are essential, as are dry fire practice and malfunction drills.
Good point.
ah, snap caps in the dark
Massad Ayoob is the man when it comes to knowledge of the practical realities, both physiological and legal, of defensive shooting.
Actually, there's a hell of a lot more that he knows and continues to learn and share.
The service that Paul provided during the pandemic cannot be overstated. Well done, sir. Very proud to have learned from you, not only firearms, but presentation and logic skills. Grateful for you, Paul.
I prefer pauses to "AHHHs" and"UMMMs"
This. So very, very much this.
Honestly doing this in my personal life. I tell everyone "I'm working NOT saying Umm Uhh or Ahh, so if I pause, allow me time to find the word I am looking for."
@@OutsideTheTargetDemographic I think it may be a learned quirk to stop people from talking over you while in the middle of a gap in or between sentences.
"Transition words". I present *a lot*, I've mostly gotten over them. Mine was "sooooo". Paul does a really great job, the pauses aren't distracting at all, not to me anyway.
19:40
I was seriously expecting you to say “This is a pump shotgun, there are many like it but this one is mine.”
I appreciate the "go for what you know" comment for those of us who are military veterans.
Yippie, I get an AR-15
@@steriopticon2687 if you can afford it
@@shaunemicheal7362 A decent AR is actually cheaper than a Glock. ARs are like flatscreeen TVs, commodity pricing nowadays.
Yeah, you can get a good "entry-level" AR for $500. You can get a mid-level like a Ruger AR556 for under $700 and a good optic for $2-300.
This guy might be the first veteran on youtube(or even the internet) who acknowledged the fact that he didn't(probably) see combat. It means who doesn't want the hero worship.Respect.
serioushamster I agree. He is so humble, it makes me watch and follow him, I’ve learned more from him than all those other veteran channels.
He did! He displays a Combat Infantry Badge at the beginning of his old videos and at the end of the now famous "Rebuttal" video.
The cinematography on this and many a Paul Harrell show is just outstanding. The backgrounds, the beautiful nature scene and the shot composition with Paul in foreground (where he belongs) is just wonderful. Clear speaking and demonstration skills, totally top notch.
Never thought I'd say this but I'm about sick and tired of all this damned beer
Just hold out
Think of all the cheap hardly used guns that will be available when this is all over
@Christopher Marlowe I mean the Black Plague ended and that was quite a bit more potent and they didn’t know what a germ was back then so we should be able to sort somethin out
I like jack myself
Maybe coffee or wine?
@@keepermovin5906 "When this is all over!" 🐑🦧
A truly humble guy who knows his stuff been watching for a long time and always appreciate insight especially as someone who works in the gun industry it’s always nice to hear what others have to say on the subject because we can’t know everything but learn anything thank you Paul
Redundant material from Paul Harrell is well welcomed.
Paul Harrell lives in Missouri and slams the hottest Romanian immigrants you can imagine without spending more than 20 dollars in beer. These Romanian girls have cut abs and lean bodies without a day of workouts. They have strength in lithe bodies that will surprise and frighten you. Missouri Romanian girls will ruin you for other women for the rest of your life.
@@nicholasbyram296 dude, what?
You must be in Southwest MO. I know a fair share of Romanians in this area. Lol
@@usa-rb5fi LOL.
@@usa-rb5fi These Romanian girls can bench press you while cooking roasted meats for your wake. Paul eats them for breakfast and spits out their bones. Any man with less developed pectorals than Paul will inevitably be pillow smothered by a disgruntled Romanian lover, or her brother, before he can relish the post-coittal world rock he was blessed to experience...Missouri.
A lot of tatted up, bearded meathead types in their 20s and 30s on TH-cam teaching about firearms. This guy is definitely more my speed.
W. Dearth other guys try so hard to be “tacticool” and overly high energy. Paul is a simple, grounded, organized guy with a wealth of knowledge that speaks for itself. I’d take him over most of these TH-cam gun bro’s any day.
Agreed
As a tatted meat head in his 20s I couldn’t agree more I always find myself watching Paul’s videos over the Colion, TFB, WPS type channels.
@Gary Lewis You can usually tell if they know what they're talking about or not, to their credit, most do but I prefer to learn from someone who's my senior. Call it a personal flaw.
@@MiamiMarkYT Perfect description. I agree 100%.
"hey Paul! where do you want this pallet of 1,000 Shasta, orange flavored, carbonated drinks at?!"
"Downrange."
you mean "carbonated beverages".
“Beverages? No, not if done correctly and remember there is no replacement on shot placement”
Actually it's "orange colored".
Shasta!!!!! Hahah about all its good for is target practice
I can’t wait till this thing is over and people start selling their panic purchases 😭😭😭
Especially the guy who bought something super expensive, and tons of ammo expecting the worse without telling the wife. And ended up getting laid off due to covid 19 🤣😂
Yeah just one problem they where not buying the Good guns like 1911,Glocks or revolvers.mostly al the purchases where under 400 buck.so u know what that means
Yeah, years ago, I pawned my 239 Sig .40 and never replaced it. Too heavy and I was wanting the larger capacity 229 Sig. I like the double/single action. I never was thrilled over a Glock for some reason, he sure gave me enough info now (I don't feel that is safe, sorry Glock Dudes). No safety and a hard first pull works for me, that is what I will be pawn shopping for in a few months, to round out my carries.
@@TheRealZJE313 never heard of resale value I assume?
@@peasantism9163 yeah just think if u bay a chep gun for under 400 buck.then u pawn it or resell it how much you that u are going to get for it?
In the words of my Grandpa "I'll take a kid who's got a .22 and knows how to use it to a gunfight over a man with the fanciest gun money can buy but who can't hit a bull in the behind with a bass fiddle."
Id love to spend time with your grandpa!!!
I don't know how me swinging a violin poorly correlates to my ability to shoot accurately with a firearm but whatever...
@@hatefulhermit673 HAHAHAHAHAHA! I was thinking almost the same thing! Why hit a cow with a violin on steroids when you have the fanciest gun money can buy?
@@cobrakillingfrog646 this must be bait
@@hatefulhermit673 I'm pretty sure its figure of speech I've heard him use it on more occasions than this
I am retired now but I was a firearms instructor for many years on a police dept and I am also a military veteran. Every thing you said was right on. I agree 100%.
I'm very much *not* part of the target demographic for this video. I'm a lifelong firearm enthusiast in his late-20s. But for the first time in my life, in the worst possible year, I have enough disposable income to consider buying guns of my own, instead of always using those of friends and family. Even so, I still found some of this information invaluable and all of it was extraordinarily well presented. Quality like this is exceptionally rare, no matter the subject matter. Instantly subbed. Keep up the good work!
Paul gaming the algorithm. You love to see it.
Really impressed with this video. Straightforward, with none of the bs I see from the overenthusiastic militia types.
Love how humble you are
One of my favorite things about Paul is his Jacket. You never know what is going to come out of those pockets.
I can’t believe it took the algorithm this long to let me find you. My GF is a brand new gun owner, I’m not a great teacher and all the other gun channels I’ve recommended have had caveats attached, been no gos or major turnoffs for her. The go with what you’ve used in the past is such common sense advice that my beer based purchases have been clarified. Subscribed and shared.
The more that you watch Paul, the more and more you will appreciate him. I learn something from him in almost every video he puts out.
Every time Paul said, "there are many...", my head kept trying to finish it with, "like it but, this one is mine". 🙄
Straight up said that in my mind. LOLOL
This is my rifle, this is my gun.
This is for fighting, this is for fun!
Been there said that in A not so fun way. And was thinking the same thing when he said it.
Id have to say he was doing it either on purpose, out of habit, or both......OR just to drive us all nuts lol.
When I was working for a small Dept I would get calls from alarm companies for break ins. By the time I would get the call it may be over 30 minutes old. The alarm company would call the city that the address was in, but not really in that city. They would now be transferred to County SO, So would check the map and fine that the call was in the city that the call was transferred from. It would then be sent back the the original city. At about this time the dispatcher for that city will realize that the call is really in the small town that is next to their city. So the call goes back to County SO, now the SO checks to see if the small town has anyone out. They do all this while dispatching other calls for their depts. So the call to the small town is NOT a priority call for them. So it is easy to see why when seconds count I and my brothers and sisters are minutes away.
Or sometimes hours away!
I'm sad to say that in rural Michigan in the 70's the common wisdom was to call the Michigan State Police, and not the local Sheriffs office.
I've never understood the argument that Police are supposed to be a substitute for personal responsibility.
Police respond to incidents and help when they can of course, and that's a good thing, but their value is in ensuring that misdeeds have consequences. Creating and maintaining the bedrock for civilised society should be work enough for cops to contend with without being expected to work goddamned miracles by somehow instantly responding to every transgression.
1. Be skeptical of sources
2. Any working gun is better than no gun
3. Simplicity
4. Capacity
5. Stick with what you’re familiar with
6. Obey your local laws
Ever since this whole beer thing stared, I've been staying home to stay safe from beer, and I've been drinking a lot of beer. I know beer isn't exactly good for you, but I guess it's better than beer.
JPONTOL1 At first I thought it was a bottle of Coors,but with the Code Word-BEER,I knew I was wrong.
At least you are not drinking to much beer!
"The M17 is fast becoming my carry firearm". Beretta futures have just plummeted!
Must say, I'm not giving up my Beretta. It fits everywhere the S&W 1911 does not. This doesn't mean there is never room for both.
Nah, I'm definitely warming up to the m17 and m18, but I'll still be a Beretta guy.
@@geekguitars whatabout the AR14 LOLOLOL
@@leam1966 I have two for sale, bought them the first month they came out.
Paul should have more subs then Hickok, thank you for sharing your opinions and expertise. Seeing when you posted a new video always puts me in a better mood.🇺🇸
You are smart to avoid the TH-cam filters with “beer”
Corona Virus...sorry
Zach what’s your problem dude?
@@HammerHeadzzz what is YOUR problem?
I was wondering why he was tiptoeing around the name of the virus. Is youtube censoring it?
@@bonkersmcgee4356 mhm, demonetizes
Paul : " Looks like rain... where's my tripod..."
Lol love ya man.
What I've learned from all this: Beer makes people stupid.
A couple of beers and a Black and Mild also tends to sharpen me the fuck up too... However, some people cannot handle their alcohol, so they should take care not to make a fool of themselves in public. Because rude boys like me WILL fuck around with them...
Blue Sky Country, you are the perfect example of Dunning Kruger Effect. To save you the google, you aren’t as smart as you believe yourself to be. You’re also a keyboard commando that wandered off of James Yeagers channel, but there’s no fancy word for that.
Paul, you just gave me a pleasant flashback to some of my military instructors (firearms or otherwise) because of how focused you are on proper instruction. The content of your topic was pretty darned awesome, and your delivery was impeccable. I think this video should be required viewing for new gun owners. I'll share it. One thing that might need clarification is how the anti-gun folks misuse the term "auto" and how even though we call certain platforms an "auto loader", it still means "semi" auto. It may be more of a political issue than anything. I think everything you covered in this video was quite complete, so I'm not complaining, sir. I especially liked how you addressed the benefit of not firing all of your magazine and locking the slide back to save some time. Plus, it gives you one round of "insurance" in the event that you need to address another threat in the middle of reloading. Cannot wait to watch Part 2!
Paul is so straight edge he gets away with bringing a 40oz to the range
Helps if it's HIS range....
It's strictly educational just like the time my electronics professor smoked an entire cigarette in class to demonstrate a red laser beam.
Haha !....you hid that M1 Carbine very well, didn’t expect you to pull that out...👍🏻💪🏻🇺🇸
I watched it twice and am convinced he's a wizard.
SFMC 98 haha....so did I...
Concealed carry
Most start with 22 's but Its funny the more of a gun enthusiast you become and the more firearms you own, the 22 becomes your favorite rifle.
Because we can shoot it with out breaking the bank.
@@grantarmbruster6591 And as you become more and more proficient, you find a 22 does just fine.
I'm one of those new gun owners he was talking about and of all the guns I handled at the range, the .22 is consistently my favorite. It's what I'm most comfortable with and, like I told my husband who wanted me to go for the .380, if I'm too scared to shoot it, it doesn't matter what caliber the bullet is. Of course, 4 weeks later and I'm firing his 9mm, but my Ruger is still more fun.
lol I find this funny. It's like this with older car collectors as well. They have a whole bunch of sport cars but the one they most use is a slighty luxurious practical sedan or SUV.
Cheap, readily available, accurate. What other reasons do you need? Some will say stopping power. I reply with, how many rounds of 22 are you willing to take to the chest?
Ive been watching for years and will still watch this video just because this is like watching documentaries, just Great content.
His grocer must snicker when he comes in and buys a case of soda targets.
"Hey Paul!! Wackin' em again' huh?!
Heh, heh! He'll be back." Cha-ching!
And watermelons, lol
Wonder if this effects the growth of vegetation and/or the water reserves of the local community.
"Have you noted the water tastes funny lately?"
@@Braun30 Tasted like soda pop, lol
My advice to a new gun owner: Professional training is far more important than another gun. After you get training, feel free to buy a 2nd, 3rd, etc/
Why gun handling and using it are not the same are they
Great Advise!!! This is something that should be a REQUIREMENT before anyone is allowed to carry outside their home!!!
@@MC-td4ol Yeah because people are dropping like flies Yeah let's have a drivers test to see how well people can text & drive. Before you can buy a Phone. Give the Govt. some more authority. lol
@@MC-td4ol Just add it to our schools curriculum and presto chango were all firearms experts
@@missouribushwhacker9449 Now that IS NOT a bad idea!!! But I guarantee you that the Liberal Left Wing Teachers unions will oppose it.
Thought I knew a lot about electric, then got knocked on my ass by a ground fault. So I always listen/watch things for beginners. What you have forgotten may kill you, and I have found out the hard way I didn't know as much as I thought I did.
Excellent video, this will be the kind of video I sent people who ask about buying guns, even if we're out of the pandemic
Paul, I'd like to see a video about the worst part of shooting. The cleanup. I'd like to see a video about the appropriate way to clean and preserve a firearm so it stays in working order for the months between use (for the non-gun enthusiast).
Generally speaking, run a cloth or paper towels down the barrel with you choice of gun oil, solvents, or synthetic motor oil until it shines and lubricate and clean out the action with the same materials. 2minutes for a breakaction, 2 hours for a black powder revolver. Every gun is a little different, but figuring out the breakdown and assembly is half the fun.
I second this, I actually don't mind the cleaning, I actually take pride on keeping my firearms well cleaned and lubed especially in East Texas (Rust Heaven) where it's humid and hot all the time.
In your spare time, inspect and clean it, get familiar with breakdown. Then have a beer
Ciborium You fool ! Making vids dealing with clean-up and maintenance of guns WILL NOT SELL MORE GUNS ! (and that is my bread and butter).
When at a gun store I always play the novice just to see how honest they are. But I'm also an asshole.
LOL. Well don't be just an ordinary asshole, be the #1 asshole. You can brag about that,
In these troubling beer filled times you owe it to yourself to be the best asshole you can be .
That kind of asshole-ness is ok, even recommended in some cases.
Remember kids, just like when you're hanging out in front of someone's house for hours on end with binoculars and a ghillie suit-- it's not "antisocial behavior", it's "reconnaissance".
Self awareness is more important anyway.
Your advice about "experts" is top notch. I've noticed that when asking for advice or gun talking guns in general many people are absolutely single minded that their choice is the only choice. They will go on and on how something other than THEIR advice is absurd. Well done video. I've sunscribed.
My best friend has a marlin just like that first one. His dad bought it for him when he was 17 and he used it a few times and it’s has a gun lock on it for 10 years! His mom has the key out of state which was long gone so he never used it. When I found out about it a year ago, i told him locks were $4 and I have a big pair of bolt cutters and that was his option so we did it that day! I go to the range with him all the time and it’s an amazing plinker. We only have 30 yards but it stacks them one on top of each other, I shoot it better than any gun I ever have. He’s glad he has it now!
I love reading people's stories like these. 22's are really fun.
Lockpicking Lawyer
@@sammiches6859 Got something on 1, 2 is binding.
So you stole someone’s gun... 🤗
Gun locks are easy to pick btw
Boy i am so glad i finally clicked on this video thats been rolling around in my recommendations for weeks now. Really great stuff, thanks!
People: Panic buying guns..... Me: Cleaning my AR surrounded by all my other guns.
I know I’m very late to the party but a good point with .22’s is the ammo you use. I’ve done comparisons with “soda jug” targets. Using ceebee or quiet rounds they have little effect, moving to standard rounds is a little more, mini mags do quite a lot. If you buy stingers or coppers you can have huge effect on the target
My point is not all ammo is equal, just be aware of what the purpose of the ammo is before you buy it
This guy is great. Really enjoy and highly recommend his videos.
I love how you talk to the audience when you know that they're going to mention things like speed loaders. Telling them to wait. Makes me laugh. I feel like you talkin to me specifically, because I'm kind of that guy.
@TheLZisTooHot you're not wrong, but I don't think he was too worried about noob gun owners having more than one available to them.
@TheLZisTooHot my dry sense of humor seems to be winning the day.
Appreciate your no BS videos.......good info, minimal yak-yak. Thanx from another old vet.
RIP Paul
I'm not new gun owner, but i now know how to help the new ones. Thanks Paul)
And that "right out front either left behind" thing is really cool)
Wow when paul brought up double barrel i instantly thought of that joe biden clip then 2 seconds later he mentions joe biden 😂😂 hands down my favorite youtuber
“I don’t want my kids growing up in a racial jungle” -joe Biden
Paul, you are such a liar. "Who I'am is not relevant and most people don't care."
I care Paul, I care. You've helped me with so many of your videos, from purchases I've made to your informative videos on home defense and cover.
Pffft, I'm glad he says that, makes that disclaimer and also walks the walk. We need more humble people and not this narcissistic grandstanding that's so prevalent.
@@Hjerte_Verke I think people hear those words and think he is saying something modest and then going extremely in depth like an expert(which I think is fair to say he really is) as some sort of virtue signaling or arrogance. I dont get that personally, but people frequently see it like that.
Because of his presentation, I see Paul saying that as a pure disclaimer that he is isnt all-knowing, which is a strange conclusion many people come to about them knowing a given topic.
Mr. Harrell is a very humble man. A gentlemanly dignity not exhibited by all men.
He is saying that because of a guy who likes to drink and rant about firearms handling. It's whacha might call irony.
@@Hjerte_Verke I was being jest of course. I know Paul is for the most part, humble and exhibits a great amount of class.
For a guy who keeps telling us he has a speech impediment, you are very eloquent. Great video
Ive lived in NYC my whole life, probably will never buy a gun. Still watch every video.
Just keep sharpened sticks in a few corners,
I see there's land for sale in Montana, Colorado.... Comes w fresh air.
These are great tips whether you are a 'gun owner' type or not - reminds us all that the fundamental principles still apply.
TH-cam demoniteses videos when mentioning “beer”.
I hear they stopped doing that
That's so apocalypticaly stupid
Well shit they did
If there is a food shortage, theres always squirrels and rabbits if you get hungry enough. A .22 is a good choice for these tasty critters. Always shoot safe, use the right ammo so as to not endanger others. Squirrel and rabbit are very tasty by the way, you can cook them many different ways.
I love this video very mush info spot on for ppl not familiar with guns and with that said ppl who dont know anything both guns scare the hell out of me sorry just a true fact i know everyone got to start somewhere but in today way things are ppl not knowing nothing buys guns scares me and should anyone thanks for showing this video i hope more ppl watch to possibly learn a lil bit
Thank you Paul for another excellent video!! 💋💋💋
He's like the world's most patient Dad teaching his kid about the fundamentals of firearms. He's easy to understand, doesn't talk down to you, and he educates you in such a way that you come away feeling like you've actually learned something useful, and genuinely want to learn more.
Mike Brady
th-cam.com/video/80Tsu4sJQaw/w-d-xo.html
Kudos Paul....
you've successfully convinced me stay with what you know....and simplicity and capacity...
love it....
God speed
Well hello bastiat, how's the fight against the government going ?
He only talks down to fools and idiots, but it's amusing to say the least.
Love Paul's channel...no tacti-tats, no tacti-beard, no tacti-lingo...he's like the Bob Ross of gun channels.
I like Bob Ross
Its a breath of fresh air. No promoting the weekend warrior life style.
Right here we have maybe another little happy soda jug
Idk if hed say, "There are no mistakes, only happy accidents" 😂
Who cares if someone has tattoos or breads or not?
And this is why Paul’s awesome! He doesn’t tout his accolades and he doesn’t talk down to me as a comparatively new enthusiast.
He's good like that. 👍
He also keeps politics strictly out of the presentations. Factual, informative videos need no political spin.
He's excellent. Also, try Chris Baker at Lucky Gunner.
@#1 Mawg I haven't ordered from them recently, but I have had a couple thousand rounds from them reach my door. I'd just call them if you'd like to buy some ammo right now. I bet they're operating.
Top quality channel. Number one for me with Mr. Jerry Miculek. He always keeps his videos informative and focused on the topic, with a little taste of eighties, very well done, Paul! 👍🏻
A gun in hand is worth more than an entire police force on the phone.
That is a good saying.
That is a funny saying.
The police aren't even obligated to protect you, which makes that gun even more valuable.
When the difference between life and death is measured in seconds, the police are mere minutes away.
@Jonn Porter, I like that! My favorite Concealed Carry saying is ..... "I will never hesitate to shoot the bad guy, better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6" !
Paul : " You want anything to drink?"
Guest : " Sure, what do you have?"
Paul : *Pulls bottle from jacket* "I've got this 2.5 litre of Shasta, orange flavoured, carbonated beverage"
I like tiki punch the best
He reads it off like an MRE
Paul: "I don't care for it, but you be the judge."
I wouldn't suggest accepting that bottle. No reason.
HERE LET ME OPEN THAT FOR YOU ...LOL
To any new people here: listen closely, Paul is probably the most knowledgeable firearm person online.
I would amend that slightly from the most knowledgeable to the most useful.
@@craigbenz4835 Ian McCollum is super skilled too.
Yeah, I second the other guy. Ian McCollum is the most knowledgeable. Paul just gives the most solid, practical advice.
Real Honesty with real first hand knowledge
@@russetwolf13 : I agree.
Came for the caveats , stayed for the yabuts.
I’m still bad at noticing his speech impediment.
Automatiic yea same, I think he just means that what he thinks isn’t always what he says, idk
His "begining of time explanations" are AWESOME is you can find them.
"stayed for ya butt"
Caveat***
Note how he keeps his eyes on us while he’s reloading. This guy’s deadly in the dark too.
Don't know what would be worse, an icy stare from Chuck Norris or a stern gaze with furrowed brow from Paul Harrell!!😬
...KNOWS (his) firearms, ETC
That’s what she said
It's far past time for merchandise. I want a T shirt that says, "There's a caveat to that" with a picture of Paul shooting that revolver in the plaid sport coat.
Don't forget that it was at a meat target!
hawkinatorgamer Actually if you have a shirt like that,you must,BY LAW-any state,Be firing only(lead round nose 158 grain,38-special in a 38-snubby.
That plaid coat tho! LMAO
@@samwhittemore5614 : One good thing about living back then is that pictures were rare and expensive. One could wear that coat with relative impunity.
@@samwhittemore5614: I like the plaid coat. It make him look like San Francisco plain cloth officer in the '70.
Paul, as a first time gun buyer last year, I wanted to express my gratitude for your youtube videos. They are a valuable resource for someone new to firearm ownership. As somebody majoring in Biology, I love the way you present the material and how you give practical advice. My whole family always refer to your videos as a resource. I was able to make educated decisions with the information presented at hand.
Thank You,
Kevin Udarbe
Guns to buy: pawn shop guns in a few months
Armslist is better
Good idea but probably more like years.
Amen looking forward to it!
@GxPotts Beer!
Benjamin Wilkin not Likely ... people are awake
Man, how can this guy know anything about guns. He doesn't have a beard, visible tatts, web gear, and he doesn't use C Clamp hold for all long guns. Just kidding, Paul is THE MAN.
Also, he doesn't drop an "mf" in every other sentence.
He probably doesn't own any Tap Out shirts either
And he doesnt shoot steel
The more a clown has to rely on gimmicks to bolster his ego.....the further you should stay away. Especially out of hearing range.
But does he have a Punisher sticker on the back glass?? That is the litmus test!
To any new gun owners or prospective owners: Welcome to the community. This channel is one of the best.
And don't be intimidated most people are usually very nice.
Agreed
Paul has to be one of the best if not the best spoken civilian situational firearm defense training channels on TH-cam, period. Like a Glock trigger pull is the same every time, so is Paul's attitude and demeanor. Just remember, he is a trained professional. He has only good advice to offer, and some serious accuracy burned into his muscle memory. Also, Oregonians, are generally speaking fantastic people, I may be a little bias growing up in Washington with a lot of the family in Prineville Or.
Hopefully they find this channel and learn something !
Good evening my fellow first time buyers!
Paul: "This is my Sig Sauer M17 and it is becoming my main carry handgun."
Paul's Beretta 92: "The wife is always the last to know."
What happened to his "side piece", the 1911 38 Super? Not to mention his Kahr .40 S&W?
@@charleslennonbaker Probably in the safe next to his Beretta 92 keeping it company.
I guarantee you he rotates them out. No man can stay away from any one gun forever.
No joke, I've been carrying a Glock 27 and 22 for 25 years have been feeling the urge to pull the trigger on a P320 ever since I bought my P365. The more and more I handle the Sig 9, the more I feel myself wanting to leave my Glocks. The ending of this video just nudged me over the edge. Luckily, I still have a source for one and I'm going with FDE color because... that's what Paul has. lol...
@@bradbowhunts your p365 wouldn't happen to be the SAS version would it? I'm curious to know what others think about those sights.
Who else is intimately familiar with the firearms he mentioned here, but stuck around because Paul's videos are just awesome to watch?
Always enjoy his videos and learn something every time.
i just like his jacket, where can i get one. let me know
I wanted to learn the best ways to explain them to newbies. I learned a lot
Absolutely!
yuppers