Not only that, he was made aware of an error in communication, addressed it, and fixed it. This is what men are supposed to be my generation makes me sick
My top 4 are the the 12-gauge auto-loader, the .45 long slide with laser sighting, phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range and the uzi nine millimeter.
Intruder: silently breaks into Paul Harrell's home. Comes past a corner and enters the hall. Voice in the dark: this is a _Winchester model 1897 caliber 12 gauge pump action shotgun,_ and is loaded with 6 rounds of _Winchester white box number 4 buck 27 pellet,_ now let's see what it does. Intruder: 💩 his pants.
@HEREWARD THE WAKE I just have 3 questions, and one statement. 1; who did you think had the time to read the novel you just wrote? 2; have you called the tech guy to fix your caps lock? 3; was this a whiskey fueled post? Statement: I don't shoot anything that was made before 1950, also we are talking shotguns, I don't really care about your 1897 .44mag Boomer gun, My shotgun is a AR Platform. Thank you for coming tho :)
5 men broke into my home with sudden and overwhelming force, changed the batteries in the smoke detectors, got all the cabinets with toxic chemicals secured, and left, muttering something about "instructions unclear."
Damn I suspected scrolling down the comments again would be worth it. And Paul still reading comments on a 3 year old video with 3 mil. views...the more I think about it the more I admire it.
This video is the perfect encapsulation of everything I love about Paul Harrel, his seriousness, his dry yet witty sense of humour, his honesty, experience, skill, and occasional off the wall commentary.
Agreed. This is prolly his best video for the broad audience concerned about their home and family. It should be aired on Public Television. 'semper paratus' apparatus
The dangerous chemicals in the house advice is so freaking important. My niece's friend (6 years old girl) went to visit a friend. The hosting mother at some point said she is going to the shop and be back in less than 10 mins. The two little girls then decided to shampoo their hair. The host girl picked a bottle in the bathroom and poured the liquid on the hair of my niece's friend and within seconds she started screaming in pain. It turned out that the bottle was an acid drain cleaner. It burned her scalp, face, and chest. She has had many surgeries but it still shows. Please be cognisant of what chemicals you have at home.
Are you sure it wasn't an alkaline (basic) drain cleaner? Just curious because I've gotten concentrated sulphuric acid on my skin (100% for non-aqueous reactions, thic like syrup, usually the main ingredient in drain cleaner) as well as very concentrated (like 10 M) HCl, both were mildly irritating abd caused dry skin. I wonder if I had let it sit longer if it would start to burn *I know nitric does! And no, I wasn't a sloppy chemist, I just had a habit of holding beurettes and staring at my expiriment. Sorry if my question seems unsympathetic, I'm truly just curious (I've always thought movies gave acids a way more dangerous reputation than deserved, now am double thinking that)
hes got that attitude of no time for nonsense and its very nice hes straight to the point and very meticulous about being thorough and scientific about everything
I'll be honest, a break-in I experienced was 5 people trying to use overwhelming force. 4 big dudes with knives, 1 big woman with a gun. A gun with a high-capacity, decent caliber, and some range capability would've been nicer than trying to hide my sister and wounded roommate in a bathroom while I guarded with a cheap machete until the police arrived. Luckily the woman had no aim and missed my roommate as he ran for his life with a large stab wound in his liver. I don't expect that to occur again, but I'd rather be prepared if it does. It isn't fun watching someone bleed out who didn't deserve it.
@@HyperkalemiaSineWave By a hair's breadth and the grace of God, but yes. He was hospitalized for weeks and can't drink anymore. Lost 70% of his liver.
I’ve only heard of the “racking the slide.” Deterrent working once. When my Uncle was on the Highway patrol he was chasing a car in the middle of the night, the car had spun out and crashed into a ditch and the suspect had jumped out and started running through a field. My Uncle apparently not wanting to chase the guy in the dark grabbed his shotgun from the rack as he was exiting his patrol car and jumped on the hood of the suspect’s vehicle and racked the pump. The Suspect surrendered almost instantly, dropping to the ground like a sack of potatoes. I believe the deterrent worked in that instance because the guy was trying to flee instead of fight, if it had been the other way around I’m sure it would of been a different story.
Man I just discovered your channel. What a breath of fresh air over all the current tactitard mall ninjas out there. I feel like my dad is giving me good advice rather than some guy trying to sell me useless gear.
Brandon Mugele welcome sir. I couldn’t agree more and as you’ll see in the comments below all of Paul’s videos many of us feel the same way. This is by far my favorite place on the tube.
This right here is what i couldnt put into words in my first comment when i said it just feels "dated" this is dad advice all day. Trusted and logical.
Paul is the practical side of gun TH-cam. The jokes and banter are still there but this man makes solid points, and I appreciate it. Paul if you’re reading this thanks for all your work and assistance, stay safe
Hey Paul. I must say, being a disabled American Veteran, and an avid long time hunter outdoors man, I really enjoyed your no nonsense video which in a short time covered so many important aspects of firearms and safety. Look forward to hearing more from you in the future. Thanks
You can't own a firearm in Germany! To not be allowed to defend yourself from weapons that are everywhere is not really freedom ....its freedom to let any asshole with a gun decide when you die or if u stay alive, especially considering anyone their is a criminal if they have 1! I just don't understand that logic that says only criminals will have them basically... Well call me a criminal, just don't call me a dumbass with a target on my back should I ever have to relocate their ffs...or late for dinner.
Paul is never someone you would guess had to kill someone. Seems like such a nice and approachable guy. I guess that’s why you don’t mess with polite people.
@@alexandrel6344 He wasn’t always a gun TH-camr and just because he is now doesn’t mean he’s killed before. He’s such a kind guy and if I didn’t know about his prior encounters with civilian threats or his service in the armed force, I never would’ve guessed so. Seems like such an approachable dude.
He has 2 confirmed kills and I think the state tried to prosecute for both and failed in the trial. I'd like to know what screwed up plea deal they tried to offer to paul.
Loved seeing the dogs at the end of the video, and arguably one of the most important parts of home defense. You can have as many tacticool guns as you want, but if you only realize you need to use one when your door bursts open you stand a lot less of a chance than if your dog perks his head up when he hears the latch on your fence in the backyard and you become aware of the intruder before they even enter your home.
I have a German Sheppard, but a 3am when the dog goes nuts what do you do? You grab a bat or gulfclub and go see what's wrong. If the intruder has a gun or even knife the dog doesn't work well. The dog wakes me up, I get the gun.
@@gdonnally1 but can a gun cuddle you and make you less lonely? But I agree with your practicality of the intruder threat. But at least in my life, things like fires, loneliness, and such are more likely than intruders.
@@gdonnally1 depends on the dog's personality. I've had a dog that I thought was not good for security as a guard dog because they didn't alert or bark. That dog kills anything in the yard for fun like a cat, I no longer doubt that he will already have an intruder ready to go to the hospital before I can ever shoot them in the night. Some dogs are guards because they are alert. Some just do the dirty work themselves.
Praying for you PAUL!!! You are a good man in general but what you have done with the 2A community is astounding... You are really one of the original 'GunTubers' that have helped sooooo many Americans understand more and more about firearms, saving lives, and understanding our rights as Americans. God Bless you brother!!!
I worked for an armored car company and they quit letting guys use long guns. A lot of the older trucks had buckshot damage to the interior of the windows, because guys were driving around with chambered shotguns and when they fell over they'd go off in the truck.
This video perfectly sums up the simple genius of Paul Harrell. The videos are not overly produced, Paul uses a very basic and straightforward vocabulary which makes getting his points across very easy, his life experiences, especially that of his time serving in the military make every nuance of what he presents have some weight behind to make them stick and he just cuts to the chase and keeps the video straight to the point. Also as an added bonus is that every point he tries to get across does not only apply to firearms and firearm safety but they also can be taken in the context of life. Just like that guns are not toys, life is not a one big game. Sure there are moments in there where you’re having fun out on the range with your buddies for a day of target shooting and you get to have fun moments in life, but at the end of the day, guns are still tools that needed to be treated with respect and can end with some devastating consequences otherwise just to at the end of every day, you still have to get up and work to make a living and pay your bills. It’s just how it is and it perfectly sums up Paul’s videos to me. I personally do not care for guys like the demolition ranch and FPSRussia where it’s all about making a show out of shooting guns where to Paul, you can take a life lesson and valuable information out of it and for that I’m here to stay!
About eight months back, I was unfortunate enough to end up in a position where I had to defensively display a firearm to someone. Every time I ever thought about it, I assumed I would be some cool and calculated guy who handled himself prefectly. That couldn't be farther from the truth, I was terrified. Fortunately the simple display (and aiming at the chest) of my 9mm was enough to get him to stop doing what he was doing without any shots fired, however, I now realise that I need to look at that situation with a more realistic point of view. I also realise that being in such a position is awful and it's something I wish nobody would ever need to be involved in.
Amen friend. Nothing can prepare you for the effects of a massive adrenaline surge or the possibility and potential consequences of having to use deadly force. The best thing anyone can do is train diligently enough so that in those high pressure moments, you revert back to your training instead of fight or flight panic and can trust your judgement in such scenarios.
Paul is like that super cool teacher that you can have great side conversations with but will still fail you if you screw up...but he's still your fave
Yeah you might be all comfortable chatting and goofing off during class until he says, "then I had to kill someone." (screeeeech go the brakes!!!) Lol. "What? Open the text book? Yes, sir! Right away sir!" Haha.
I second that! Don't even own a firearm, but what I've learned from Paul is incredible amount of knowledge. Any knowledge is extremely valuable. And I appreciate no mid-stream ads. The man is seems as legit, passionate and dedicated as anyone could be to his calling here. A true public and American service here. He is the only you tuber I watch and am subscribed to form this genre. Thank you, Paul.
@@spongederp160 Some cities make it near impossible to own one. We all dont live in 2nd amendment friendly jurisdictions. The application for where I live to even get a shotgun residential premises licence is a 17 page long application, requires 2 letters of personal character / references, statement of intent, police interview and a review of your medical files.
@@spongederp160 And before you tell me to move, keep in mind, the NRA is losing influence very year. Look at gun rights being threatened in Virginia. They are being taken away everywhere....
Paul, I'm five years late viewing and responding to this video, but I want to thank you for this video. It's got a lot of useful information that I'd never really considered before watching it. This is actually the first video of yours I've ever seen, as the TH-cam algorithm suggested it to me. I subscribed within the first sixty seconds of the video. Keep up the fantastic work, sir! Thanks again!
Get the sound fixer extension for your browser, I use one for firefox and in cases like this, it allows me to adjust the balance, or switch to mono to keep equal output for both ears.
You can also slightly pull out the headphones plug until you feel the second "click". That forces the audio ciscuitry to Mono. You lose some quality but gain some sanity.
Very helpful firearms information. Growing up around men, I found that asking anything about fishing, hunting or shooting gets a definite response of expert knowledge. I almost never had a man say, "well, I don't know, but my experience has been....". Your defense related videos are analytical, researched and demonstrated.
I'm a fan. I've watched them all, and return to a few. I've watched this one countless times. It's a classic. When he's popping off that 44 at the beginning of the video, all I can think is, Lord have mercy on the souls of anyone who breaks into Paul's house.
I was rewatching this video and took a few good points from it. One thing that I feel is important to mention is that I live in South Africa and here generally home invasion do tend to be very violent and usually involve for the most part multiple attackers (go google South Afican farm murders) in both rural and more densely populated areas. My home defence setup is mostly based around ammo capacity (glock 19 with g17 mag with +2 extension). I am thinking of perhaps getting a glock happy stick for my nightstand🤷🏼♂️
Fair point. My key take away was always prepare for what you're most likely to encounter, not what looks cool. For most Americans, just having a gun with some decent ammo capacity is enough. In your case you seem to know what you want and I think you sold your first Glock! Congrats! I don't have a firearm for home defence because I'm not really in a position where I can have access to it. I live with family who don't want guns in their house but I'd probably have more of a need for some thing with more rounds as the only likely situation where I'd need to use a gun for home defence is if people are trying to break into my house. My mother could have had much for use for something that works well against one person, mainly her estranged abuser of an ex husband, at least when things were getting weird.
I read the article. A guy attempted to run over him and his wife with a truck. The first attempt the driver missed them when they were at the campfire and the guy drove through it, the second Paul shot him as he drove at his wife... crazy situation.
@@sleeper.simulant7327 i think the "rack the slide" incident and the guy who tried to run over his wife were two different instances because he described shooting the guy in the truck with a rifle if i remember correctly
After watching a couple of Mr. Harrells videos I've rated him far above the others in quality of information, little to no fluff or bs, common sense approach to topic. Very well done.
SuperSaltydog77 Agree as well. His presentations are to the point and well thought out. Very sound information. And his manner of speaking is assuring and believable.
My mom and sister love watching your videos on Saturday night after mass. We pop popcorn and we enjoy ourselves. Mom is 88 and got her CCW at 75. My sister at 62. They love their Glock 26s. We clean pistols together on Fridays. Keep up the good work. We all appreciate you !
As a former thug, I can second everything this man said. The 3-5 man crew coming at your house is only going to happen if you are a prime target. Someone who is known to have lots of cash or jewelry, like a drug dealer, a jewelry shop owner, something like that. Those people are looking for target that they can hit fast, take lots of small and easily liquidated goods and get out in a hurry. The much more common threat is the burglar he mentioned, that jealous ex or someone else with a personal axe to grind. Maybe the guy down the street who thinks you called the cops because his stereo was too loud. Maybe he thinks your dog pooped in his yard. There are a million possibilities, which is partly why it's so much more likely than getting hit by a crew Another prime security tip is to get motion lights and sensors on your doors and windows that make some noise. If someone breaks a window to get in and they hear something start beeping, they are going to haul ass most of the time before you ever need to get a weapon. It's the same principle as the dog, if with a bit less teeth. A point to add about the revolvers, they are great because they can be stored forever and still work. You don't have to worry about a magazine spring getting weak and failing to load, or the hammer spring failing. If you get a dead round, just keep pulling the trigger and you will get shots off. Those revolvers really are about as reliable as guns get.
Elthenar Revolvers are reliable and pulling the trigger again in case of hypothetical dud round will work but the dud might fire later... then the whole gun might blow up. Some revolvers might cope better with this than others but generally, wait 15 seconds with a dud or something like that to be safe, if possible.
4:09 I am a survivor of a home invasion after spending the night at a friend's house one weekend. Luckily the invaders seemed to have only been burglars and did not appear to have been armed. When my friend's father was alerted to the threat, he grabbed a shot gun and did the "rack the slide deterrent" which worked.The burglars freaked out and scrambled. One went out the front door and one went out the back. No one was harmed, but we were all traumatized.
Score another one for racking works most of the time...Hearing a shotgun rack is terrifying. Any moron knows that if that person is good or lucky with their intial or follow up shot youre gone. Period. Which scares 99 percent of people.
It's not really the racking sound that's "scary". The shotgun is what's scary and the racking can make the intruders notice that they are in a big trouble if they don't scurry off immediately. Personally I would not want to be on the receiving end of some 12 gauge buckshot if I was a burglar.
I'm glad everything was resolved without bloodshed and im sorry to hear that it had lasting effects. but if it were me, i wouldn't take any chances. The element of surprise can be the only advantage you have against multiple intruders.
I have been so annoyed by the super aggressive obnoxious tacticool in your face crap. Finally someone who is realistic and logical about everything gun related, its just good common sense. Thank you Paul!
Are you crazy? Lasers, flashlights, ergonomic grips, picatinny rails, expensive night sights and optics are the only sane way to defend yourself in your own home.
Love the info you share. Being a ball and cap guy (for reasons) I opt for the new model army, and my 2 dogs. Belgian Malenois,and Husky Shepherd. Gotta do what we gotta do, when we gotta do it. Even if we don't really want to. I like the ball gun because it's a big iron that makes big holes, without so much worry of over penetration. My children are safer, and that's the bottom line.
When I started to play this video, I was a bit skeptical considering the amount of firearms "experts" that are on TH-cam. Nice to see a rational person who actually knows the subject he's talking about.
Trust me Paul is as legit as it gets. He can get a bit annoying w/repetition that I think is often unnecessary, but what he says is gold. Nothing against you of course, but I'm often surprised when I read comments to the effect "wow I can't believe I'm just finding out about this guy!" and/or "he really seems like he knows what he's talking about.".
I'd love to own an 1897. My granddad had one i used to love shooting it. Skinned my hand more than a few times. Unfortunately my dad sold it along with his entire collection when he passed. He was an army sharpshooter and a hobbyist gunsmith. Used to fix guns for his church members and had a lathe and would make custom Mausers. I wish i would've learned more from him before he passed.
@MTrefiner yeah I could see your points and they're valid. Considering what you said it does seem like Paul draws from personal experience and Hickok draws more from just knowledge. You have to admit though, that Hickok just has a certain kind of charm which is endearing. In Hickox ability to shoot, accurately, pretty much any firearm is amazing. A collaboration between the two would be fun.
@MTrefiner No worries. We all have our preferences. Iraq Veteran is a good channel too. Thank you for the conversation. It is refreshing to have a well spoken, grammatically correct conversation with someone in the comment section for once. Take care!
@MTrefiner Hickok was a cop for 10 years. I don't know if that's what you meant from "real deal" or not. Paul does seem to have a more in depth of the workings of firearms and such. He definitely deserves as many subscribers as hickok.
MTrefiner that’s fine, I don’t care who you like. I was just stating he was also a teacher. I’m southern so hickock is more like the guys I grew up around. I also like the range he has set up at his house. I recently found Paul and I really like him too. You did mention you’re more skilled than hickock but you haven’t uploaded any videos..
This was my first Paul Harrell video but will not be my last one. So glad a friend told me about your channel. Great info backed up by logic and a brain. Thanks Paul for the perspective! Hello from Canada!
Paul Harrell, You're the best youtuber. Im realizing the immense amount of work you put into this channel and all the videos that you've published. Thank You.
Now this is what I'm talking about. Most reasonable home defense video I've ever seen. Especially the end. I love my guns, but the batteries and fire extinguisher are many times more likely to save your ass.
Those were awesome points he made. I've been to the homes of acquaintances who had safe rooms with an armory inside. Know what I asked? Where's your fire extinguisher? People rarely think about stuff like that, but the biggest gun collection in the world won't mean much when your dryer catches on fire and takes your house down, or even in the case of a natural disaster where you might have mere moments to evacuate your home (think: wildfire). I've been evacuated in a fire once and I didn't even have enough time to grab a pair of shoes, let alone secure any sort of weapon. Makes no sense to be prepared for a zombie apocalypse but completely overlook the odds of a grease fire in your kitchen.
This is also my top channel. Most all of them help, but to get the definitive answers and info that you can use, I do not think there is a better source in YT.
This guy has the best advice/ tactical counsel I've ever seen. You can tell he knows his shit, because his claims are never one-sided. This is what modern defense-oriented thinking looks like.
That's the thing that bugs me. I know he's been in the army and all, but all the vets I talked to never seemed too eager to admit (if at all) that they killed someone. He could've used any other term, such as "engaged" or "attacked" but he specifically mentioned he "killed" someone. Obviously a very possible scenario, but the way he casually says it puts me in doubt. And I would doubt anyone who just casually says this as I am rather skeptic on these things. After all, I don't think many people would be glad to have blood on their hands, no matter the situation.
@@pybroiii6155 If thats the case he's tough as nails. I certainly wouldnt be unbothered by it. Still, he seems like an honnest fellow, and I like his channel.
@@bobbinette3368 Ive a bundle of combat vets that say things either dead pan serious or within jokes about some of the shit they have seen or done. Then sensitive ppl get upset or irritated bc it didn't fit their world view.then my vet friends would either stare at them or laugh at them. No one cares.
Been using an LCP MAX 380 for home and carry in 2022. I like it. It fits under my pillow and in my pocket. Maybe it's a little under powered, but it's always there.
My only comment on the dog thing is if you get a dog, take care of it. So many people get a dog "for security" then just leave it in the back yard. Brother in law used to go on and about how his dogs were great security. Spent the night at his house and the damned dogs barked all day and night. I asked him if they had a system worked out where they stopped barking when someone broke in?
Or they let their dogs loose to harass other people in the neighborhood. If you need an unfriendly dog for some reason, for heaven's sake keep it safely on your own property and keep it responsibly under control!
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Awesome! Yeah, get a dog and love it - or at least treat it like you love it, even if you don't. It'll probably love you anyway. Having one and not caring for it well makes you a miserable POS whose face will eventually be chewed off by that dog, if not on this earth, wherever you end up afterwards. Cheers :)
A dog isn't just for christmas, it's for life. A dog a family member as much as they are "property". i love dogs to pieces, and you need to feed and water them appropriately and make sure they get plenty of exercise!
Well said! Many “people” should not be allowed to have a dog. I’m a Libertarian, and I want less government, but I’d like to see a law requiring a 40 hour class and a license (proceeds to animal shelters) before one can buy or adopt a dog. Chaining a dog in the backyard and interacting with it only to feed and water it daily... is like solitary confinement for these incredibly social creatures. I have no problem with “outside dogs”, but they need a fence (and at least two dogs as a pair can be much happier) if the owner doesn’t have time to really exercise them.
You do a good job. As a former speech, debate, and rhetoric teacher (and retired attorney), I am particularly impressed by how logical, well organized, and sensibly reasoned your videos are. Your assessment of relative probabiity of threats was particularly cogent.
I agree; he speaks like a layman and not a former speech, debate, and rhetoric teacher (nor a retired attorney). I am particularly thrilled by his ability to function like a normal human being and operate a camera, the internet, and navigate TH-cam's uploading processes. Your use of the Oxford comma is mildly satisfying.
I say, as a current speech recognition and 'what the hell did you just say dude?'; can you interpret what you just said without being overly snobbish? (Currently a parking attendant....REALLY).
I am sitting here in my driveway on February 18th eating a cherry frosted pop tart watching this video for probably the eighth time. You just referenced your spring compression video and said something to the effect. If you had 20 minutes of time and you wanted to waste, you could watch it. I laughed out loud. I don’t know who will see this. I hope many, and they would like it and comment. Thank you so much, Paul! Here are a list of words that I think describe you. Stoic, brave, humble, patriotic, honest, skilled, kind wise , AND…..the subject of Chuck Norris’s anxiety and jealousy Bless you and keep you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎯🔫
You’ve gain much respect after watching this video. “You must prepare for the things that are more likely“, like those Poisons under the sink AND changing smoke detector batteries. Much Thanks for a realistic approach to protecting your home and your family.
I've installed electric/battery smoke alarms and emergency lights in our house. Fire extinguisher in every room. He's right about that. I went through an apartment fire,never been home invaded.
"Between 2 and 5 people storming your home with quick and overwhelming force" Was that guy teaching people to defend their home from burglars or the mob!?!?!?
Completely agree. Going out and getting multiple weapons for survival and protecting your family but not owning or knowing how to use a first aid kit is kind of missing the forest for the trees.
I enjoy your quirky sense of humor and anecdotes on topics which are frankly, serious and important. A little seffdeprication, sprinkled with physical comedy. ... The pocket shot totally had me howling with laughter. Thank you for the deep dive into critically thinking of what works best for me. Great video!!!
Get rid of all firearms in your home--that feeling will go away, and you'll be less likely to die from a bullet being shot out of a firearm into your stomach.
"Drop safe" is important. My father's best friend was hunting with a group of guys. They were changing locations and one of the men was putting his shotgun, loaded with slugs, down in the bed of a pickup truck when he dropped it. It discharged and a slug ripped through the tailgate of the truck and into the femoral artery of my dad's friend. He was gone before they could make a 911 call or get a tourniquet in place.
Can't imagine the trauma your fathers friend went through. Something similar happened when my dad was hunting with friends. Dude dropped his shotgun, shot hit the truck and one pellet went straight through his eye. Luckily he only went blind from that eye.
My cousins were dove hunting. One flew low right between them. One cousin tracked it and fired right at his brother. He made it but only because birdhsot at 25 yards isn't as deadly. I was with them the year before and when I heard that I never went with them again. Not sure if they did either.
I absolutely LOVE the little PSA you included at the end; emergency planning should encompass more than just personal/home security. Have emergency supplies maintained and accessible, keep and maintain fire detection/suppression equipment, mitigate potential hazmat issues such as by separating chemicals which shouldn’t be stored together or in large quantities in a single location, etc.
Was doing a security survey on a private residence for a wealthy client a few years back and I told them that one of the bad things people do is leave ladders lying around for a burglar to use to access a second floor window which is less likely to be alarmed that a first floor window. The couple, in unison, looked out the kitchen window and there was an extension ladder leaning up against the garden house out back. Then the wife informed me that she was never worried about threats because her husband is a very large man which he was; about 6'4 and stocky. A moment later she left the room and the husband, a business CEO, looked at me and said; "I've never been in a physical confrontation in my entire life". and just shook his head.
If I had a dollar every time I’ve said that I’d be thousands of dollars in debt and my wife and kids would leave me because I would be spiraling into alcoholism
Until his luck runs out and he comes across a more skilled assailant, or his own error causes his own death. None-the-less, the majority of US property owners are safer by not owning firearms than by owning firearms.
Cool video - I live in an urban area & my neighbors are so close I can hear them snoring at night, for this reason my home defense gun is a Mossberg 500 loaded with birdshot. One neighbor has little kids & I am terrified of causing them harm so I don't dare use anything but birdshot. However I did not keep a loaded shotgun in the house until my youngest turned 12 & was fully trained in how to safely use it.
I’ve been compulsively shopping recently for things that I think I need for my house for organization and cleaning so like a broom and dustpan, gloves, dust mask, mop wipes, etc. and it just occurred to me that I always neglect the thought of actual safety and protection. Not to say it’s not rational to get cleaning supplies to make sure you house isn’t a mess but after seeing this video I’m definitely thinking more about buying working porch lights,backdoor lights, batteries for fire detectors, and even seeing if I need to replace my fire extinguisher at hom
Yes - I am an electrician. I have to put hard wired Smoke detectors in every bedroom . Every hallway , and one in every room in the home. They are all tied together. And I did it at home also . And fused Mechanical heat detectors . And fire extinguishers. My guns are in a 1300 degree rated safe. With all the Ammunition.
Your point about what works for the person /situation is so true and rarely heard. My wife and I share a hammerless revolver that requires a heavy double-action trigger pull to set it off, and is locked down and loaded in a safe that opens with four easy button pushes. That works for us as her primary response and my response secondary to a pump shotgun.
Great content I believe the dog advice is over looked in home defense, and will give you an early alert in all scenarios negating a lot of the debate about loaded or chambered ammunition's. thank you great stuff well done !
When I lived in east oakland I had someone jump over our fence to our back yard at night. It was a 6 foot metal fence that rolled open to drive my car in. It made a bunch of noise and my wife woke me up. This area in east oakland is a very dangerous neighborhood and people are murdered there almost every day. I grabbed my mossberg 590 and opened the door to the back yard. I saw the guy lurking by my car. I yelled at him to get the hell out of hear and he just stood there. I then racked the shotgun and this guy jumped over the fence like he was in a Nike comercial.
You're a moron to let someone run off who knows where you live. He could have been pissed off and came back with a group or came back and burned your house down. Its very foolish to just run someone off who has already crossed the line.
Also, you're just letting someone continue to be a robber/rapist/murderer etc...rather than weed out the scumbags so we can possibly have a functioning society.
Paul, this is the first time I've seen your channel, and I'm quite impressed. Good information and clearly presented. I'll look for more 👍 Thank You Walter ☝️
That's literally the most retarded thing I've ever heard and only an idiot would ever think that's a good idea. If you actually knew what you were doing like I do, you'd rig your home with dirty bombs loaded with enough sarin gas to blanket the entire state. It's absolutely fool proof. Not only do you take out the home invader but you also take out any other potential home invader nearby.
@@Phucketmcsucket What? That's no better than his "solution". But thankfully for you, I'm not a dumbass. The optimal solution for home defense is to instigate an international war and have your country nuked, as everyone around you is a potential invader and should not be trusted.
AC DC That’s just as idiotic as the first two. If you’re not a total dipshit, you’d know that what you really need to is create a biologically undetectable fatal virus that will spread across the entire planet, until the entire human race dies out. Make sure to create several different kinds in case a cure is developed, and spread them in airports and waterways until it infects globally and humanity is extinguished. No humans = no potential home invaders, right?
All of you are so fucking stupid. If you arent a total fucking moron, you'd know that all you need to do is create a device that you can launch into the sun causing it to go supernova and explode into a black hole. That way the black hole will destroy the earth entirely. No fucking planet = safe home guys. It's pretty fuckin simple.
You guys are so stupid man allyou need to fucking do is make a quantum leap acceleration device and use it to go bqck in time to the creation of the universe so you can destroy it before anyone begins to exist so no intruders can come
I did the same with a Sig p238 through my Carhartt hoodie. It fired the first time then the fabric from the hole got caught in the slide and would not fire. I just had to know what would happen.
I think the Cx4 Storm is the perfect representation of Paul's firearm sensibilities. Based on appearance alone, it doesn't look like his kind of gun at all. If I saw him holding it and didn't know why it's one of his favorites, I'd be extremely confused that he isn't glaring at it and shaking his head with disdain, as he generally doesn't truck with flashy sci-fi/tacticool/gunfad appearance. However, he's practical enough that he won't eschew a gussied up gun when it legitimately has all the functions he needs. He doesn't care what it looks like and he doesn't care what anyone thinks of him using it. He just wants the best tool for the job.
Meanwhile I'm sitting in Australia like... "Top Five Cricket Bats for Home Defence"
lmao
HOLD TF UP
POSSESSING AN ITEM WITH THE EXPRESS INTENTION OF USING IT FOR SELF DEFENCE IS ILLEGAL MATE
@@Dankyjrthethird ?
@@Dankyjrthethird constables en route
God bless america lol
He’s what you call: a professional. Hang in there, Paul. We’re praying for you.
just found this dude. what a champ, absolutely no glammour, nothing but practicality, clear pros and cons. the world needs more of this guy
Totally, he's the absolute opposite of every other hype-driven gun channel with their flashy modded Glock clones.
Couldn’t agree more 😊
What?! He just said he racked a MFr
He’s my favorite gun TH-camr. None of that Tacti-cool crap.
Not only that, he was made aware of an error in communication, addressed it, and fixed it. This is what men are supposed to be my generation makes me sick
My top 4 are the the 12-gauge auto-loader, the .45 long slide with laser sighting, phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range and the uzi nine millimeter.
Hey just what you see, pal!
M79 grenade launcher and a man-portable M134 minigun might come in useful, too.
OOOOOOOZEEEEEEE 9mm
BAN ASSAULT PLASMA LAZORS
@@hisholiness4537
Hey, we close early today!
Intruder: silently breaks into Paul Harrell's home.
Comes past a corner and enters the hall.
Voice in the dark: this is a _Winchester model 1897 caliber 12 gauge pump action shotgun,_ and is loaded with 6 rounds of _Winchester white box number 4 buck 27 pellet,_ now let's see what it does.
Intruder: 💩 his pants.
*_POLICE DEPARTMENT, DROP YOUR WEAPON AND SHOW US YOUR HANDS_*
Now what do you do?
Now what the fk do you do?
That was very funny thankyou
Intruder: (Turns around) THEREs NO SUCH THING AS NUMBER FOUR BUCKKKK
@@elshowdeantony *Paul fires two precise shots into the intruder*
"I'll let you be the judge of that."
@HEREWARD THE WAKE
I just have 3 questions, and one statement.
1; who did you think had the time to read the novel you just wrote?
2; have you called the tech guy to fix your caps lock?
3; was this a whiskey fueled post?
Statement: I don't shoot anything that was made before 1950, also we are talking shotguns, I don't really care about your 1897 .44mag Boomer gun, My shotgun is a AR Platform.
Thank you for coming tho :)
5 men broke into my home with sudden and overwhelming force, changed the batteries in the smoke detectors, got all the cabinets with toxic chemicals secured, and left, muttering something about "instructions unclear."
HAHAHAHA good one.
Damn I suspected scrolling down the comments again would be worth it. And Paul still reading comments on a 3 year old video with 3 mil. views...the more I think about it the more I admire it.
you've been blessed by paul himself. its the first time i've seen him answering any comment.
@@white_mage He actually responds quite a bit.
@@australovenatortomino_1741 ._.
This video is the perfect encapsulation of everything I love about Paul Harrel, his seriousness, his dry yet witty sense of humour, his honesty, experience, skill, and occasional off the wall commentary.
Agreed.
This is prolly his best video for the broad audience concerned about their home and family. It should be aired on Public Television.
'semper paratus' apparatus
Up to date with all his videos, I felt like watching a classic and was surprised how relevant it still was (and how often he had me laughing!).
Top dude
Well said
This video makes more sense than most that I've seen on the subject.
The dangerous chemicals in the house advice is so freaking important.
My niece's friend (6 years old girl) went to visit a friend. The hosting mother at some point said she is going to the shop and be back in less than 10 mins. The two little girls then decided to shampoo their hair. The host girl picked a bottle in the bathroom and poured the liquid on the hair of my niece's friend and within seconds she started screaming in pain. It turned out that the bottle was an acid drain cleaner. It burned her scalp, face, and chest.
She has had many surgeries but it still shows.
Please be cognisant of what chemicals you have at home.
Good thing I knew how to read at 6 years old. Moron
also who shampoos their hair outside of a shower with perfectly dry hair?
Are you sure it wasn't an alkaline (basic) drain cleaner? Just curious because I've gotten concentrated sulphuric acid on my skin (100% for non-aqueous reactions, thic like syrup, usually the main ingredient in drain cleaner) as well as very concentrated (like 10 M) HCl, both were mildly irritating abd caused dry skin.
I wonder if I had let it sit longer if it would start to burn *I know nitric does!
And no, I wasn't a sloppy chemist, I just had a habit of holding beurettes and staring at my expiriment.
Sorry if my question seems unsympathetic, I'm truly just curious (I've always thought movies gave acids a way more dangerous reputation than deserved, now am double thinking that)
@@abstractapproach634basic solutions tend to be more damaging to skin when spilled, at least in my own (amateur) chemistry experience.
@@AR15andGOD sympathy is a virtue.
Paul sleeps with a pillow under his Glock
Me, too!
@@taylordavison6849 me three
@Haris Inam yes i forgot, Paul is a Beretta guy
@@OliveMule So mean
@@OliveMule prescribe, doctor
Came here for info and left a fan of this man's personality.
@Keith Long mmm! That enthusiasm!
hes got that attitude of no time for nonsense and its very nice hes straight to the point and very meticulous about being thorough and scientific about everything
Join the club buddy
He has the efficient personality I always thought I had, but which none of the 27 bosses who fired me were able to appreciate.
Like many others here, became a fan. “Let’s shoot this thing...not bad at all’. Gotta love it!
I'll be honest, a break-in I experienced was 5 people trying to use overwhelming force. 4 big dudes with knives, 1 big woman with a gun. A gun with a high-capacity, decent caliber, and some range capability would've been nicer than trying to hide my sister and wounded roommate in a bathroom while I guarded with a cheap machete until the police arrived. Luckily the woman had no aim and missed my roommate as he ran for his life with a large stab wound in his liver. I don't expect that to occur again, but I'd rather be prepared if it does. It isn't fun watching someone bleed out who didn't deserve it.
Sorry that happened to you; Roomate make it?
@@HyperkalemiaSineWave By a hair's breadth and the grace of God, but yes. He was hospitalized for weeks and can't drink anymore. Lost 70% of his liver.
Main and simple thought of mine, least, it wasn't sister, handled the best way ya had available at the time..
Tactical shotgun firing order-
Buck shot
Buck shot
Bird shot
Buck shot
knockdown slug
Thats the order you deal out to those morons breaking in.
I’m curious, why did they break in?
I’ve only heard of the “racking the slide.” Deterrent working once. When my Uncle was on the Highway patrol he was chasing a car in the middle of the night, the car had spun out and crashed into a ditch and the suspect had jumped out and started running through a field.
My Uncle apparently not wanting to chase the guy in the dark grabbed his shotgun from the rack as he was exiting his patrol car and jumped on the hood of the suspect’s vehicle and racked the pump. The Suspect surrendered almost instantly, dropping to the ground like a sack of potatoes.
I believe the deterrent worked in that instance because the guy was trying to flee instead of fight, if it had been the other way around I’m sure it would of been a different story.
Yep the racking deterrent might work on dumb kids fleeing suspects and drunk home invaders with no intention of violence.
I saw it worked on a homeless guy trying to steal from a shop once.
Would have* sorry gotta be that guy
Paul: "Here comes the boring part..."
I'm still waiting for the boring part. I don't think he's ever going to get there.
This guy is like the cool uncle that never runs out of stories
Haha he is interesting great advice for me who is looking for a flame thrower 😂
yeah, 5:04 was during that boring part
Man I just discovered your channel. What a breath of fresh air over all the current tactitard mall ninjas out there. I feel like my dad is giving me good advice rather than some guy trying to sell me useless gear.
lol "tactitard". I am so stealing that one.
@@robertbailey4454 me too Lmao!
Brandon Mugele welcome sir. I couldn’t agree more and as you’ll see in the comments below all of Paul’s videos many of us feel the same way. This is by far my favorite place on the tube.
This right here is what i couldnt put into words in my first comment when i said it just feels "dated" this is dad advice all day. Trusted and logical.
LMFAO mall ninjas! Ahhhhhhhahahahahqhahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahaha.... Oh man, that was FUCKING funny! 😂 good job brother
Paul is the practical side of gun TH-cam. The jokes and banter are still there but this man makes solid points, and I appreciate it. Paul if you’re reading this thanks for all your work and assistance, stay safe
Hey Paul. I must say, being a disabled American Veteran, and an avid long time hunter outdoors man, I really enjoyed your no nonsense video which in a short time covered so many important aspects of firearms and safety. Look forward to hearing more from you in the future. Thanks
Good comment Larry, totally agree
this dude has such a soothing voice he is like the bob ross of firearms
So true. Guns ASMR (no whispers)
lol
Not bad at all
Gayyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Happy little bullets
Meanwhile I'm sitting in germany like... "Top Five Butter Knives for Home Defense".
Hilarious. Nice job.
Best not be Pointy.
OJ didn't complain, he didn't need any guns.
and your odds of being killed are infinitely lower than anyone WITH a gun in their home. So be happy
You can't own a firearm in Germany! To not be allowed to defend yourself from weapons that are everywhere is not really freedom ....its freedom to let any asshole with a gun decide when you die or if u stay alive, especially considering anyone their is a criminal if they have 1! I just don't understand that logic that says only criminals will have them basically...
Well call me a criminal, just don't call me a dumbass with a target on my back should I ever have to relocate their ffs...or late for dinner.
Paul is never someone you would guess had to kill someone. Seems like such a nice and approachable guy. I guess that’s why you don’t mess with polite people.
But he *is* a TH-camr on guns.
@@alexandrel6344 He wasn’t always a gun TH-camr and just because he is now doesn’t mean he’s killed before. He’s such a kind guy and if I didn’t know about his prior encounters with civilian threats or his service in the armed force, I never would’ve guessed so. Seems like such an approachable dude.
He has 2 confirmed kills and I think the state tried to prosecute for both and failed in the trial. I'd like to know what screwed up plea deal they tried to offer to paul.
Loved seeing the dogs at the end of the video, and arguably one of the most important parts of home defense. You can have as many tacticool guns as you want, but if you only realize you need to use one when your door bursts open you stand a lot less of a chance than if your dog perks his head up when he hears the latch on your fence in the backyard and you become aware of the intruder before they even enter your home.
Dogs have the added benefit of protecting you from loneliness and sadness, far more frequent threats than bad men busting down the door.
I have a German Sheppard, but a 3am when the dog goes nuts what do you do? You grab a bat or gulfclub and go see what's wrong. If the intruder has a gun or even knife the dog doesn't work well. The dog wakes me up, I get the gun.
@@gdonnally1 but can a gun cuddle you and make you less lonely? But I agree with your practicality of the intruder threat. But at least in my life, things like fires, loneliness, and such are more likely than intruders.
@@gdonnally1 depends on the dog's personality. I've had a dog that I thought was not good for security as a guard dog because they didn't alert or bark. That dog kills anything in the yard for fun like a cat, I no longer doubt that he will already have an intruder ready to go to the hospital before I can ever shoot them in the night. Some dogs are guards because they are alert. Some just do the dirty work themselves.
@@Pikepaw that is why you get both.
@@SladesShitboxGarage Yup! More than one of each, if you have the room.
This man destroyed a pair of shorts just to make a point. That's dedication.
I think those shorts are still wearable and would make an interesting conversation piece.
$8 well spent as far as I'm concerned
They weren't his favorite shorts
I just hope he had on some pants underneath ist in case something would go wrong...
Nah, Paul is definitely freeballing it.
Praying for you PAUL!!! You are a good man in general but what you have done with the 2A community is astounding... You are really one of the original 'GunTubers' that have helped sooooo many Americans understand more and more about firearms, saving lives, and understanding our rights as Americans. God Bless you brother!!!
I worked for an armored car company and they quit letting guys use long guns. A lot of the older trucks had buckshot damage to the interior of the windows, because guys were driving around with chambered shotguns and when they fell over they'd go off in the truck.
They needed better training. We always had long guns.
@@MonteD1 what training
@@rwn137 we trained every three months, including a safety training twice a year and qualified yearly.
@@MonteD1 gardaworld provides no training where I worked
@@rwn137 I worked for a different company that eventually sold to Garda. That was a while ago. We did mostly Fed stuff.
The best part of being quarantined is catching up on Paul’s videos.
thomas hagerty yea
Yea
You aren’t wrong there
Oh yeah
Lol it allowed me to discover the channel
he's so dry and funny it's great
"forgive me if i repeat myself, if i repeat myself"
See me, twice
This video perfectly sums up the simple genius of Paul Harrell. The videos are not overly produced, Paul uses a very basic and straightforward vocabulary which makes getting his points across very easy, his life experiences, especially that of his time serving in the military make every nuance of what he presents have some weight behind to make them stick and he just cuts to the chase and keeps the video straight to the point. Also as an added bonus is that every point he tries to get across does not only apply to firearms and firearm safety but they also can be taken in the context of life. Just like that guns are not toys, life is not a one big game. Sure there are moments in there where you’re having fun out on the range with your buddies for a day of target shooting and you get to have fun moments in life, but at the end of the day, guns are still tools that needed to be treated with respect and can end with some devastating consequences otherwise just to at the end of every day, you still have to get up and work to make a living and pay your bills. It’s just how it is and it perfectly sums up Paul’s videos to me. I personally do not care for guys like the demolition ranch and FPSRussia where it’s all about making a show out of shooting guns where to Paul, you can take a life lesson and valuable information out of it and for that I’m here to stay!
About eight months back, I was unfortunate enough to end up in a position where I had to defensively display a firearm to someone. Every time I ever thought about it, I assumed I would be some cool and calculated guy who handled himself prefectly. That couldn't be farther from the truth, I was terrified.
Fortunately the simple display (and aiming at the chest) of my 9mm was enough to get him to stop doing what he was doing without any shots fired, however, I now realise that I need to look at that situation with a more realistic point of view. I also realise that being in such a position is awful and it's something I wish nobody would ever need to be involved in.
Amen friend. Nothing can prepare you for the effects of a massive adrenaline surge or the possibility and potential consequences of having to use deadly force. The best thing anyone can do is train diligently enough so that in those high pressure moments, you revert back to your training instead of fight or flight panic and can trust your judgement in such scenarios.
Paul is like that super cool teacher that you can have great side conversations with but will still fail you if you screw up...but he's still your fave
Paul, what kind of jacket is that?
Yeah you might be all comfortable chatting and goofing off during class until he says, "then I had to kill someone." (screeeeech go the brakes!!!) Lol. "What? Open the text book? Yes, sir! Right away sir!" Haha.
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That's exactly it, you nailed it on the head Red Pill
I'm not a survivalist, or a hunter, or a gun guy, but I AM an information guy and your presentation is top-shelf.
I second that! Don't even own a firearm, but what I've learned from Paul is incredible amount of knowledge. Any knowledge is extremely valuable. And I appreciate no mid-stream ads. The man is seems as legit, passionate and dedicated as anyone could be to his calling here. A true public and American service here. He is the only you tuber I watch and am subscribed to form this genre. Thank you, Paul.
How tf are you not a gun guy? Enjoy defending yourself with a butter knife
@@spongederp160 Some cities make it near impossible to own one. We all dont live in 2nd amendment friendly jurisdictions. The application for where I live to even get a shotgun residential premises licence is a 17 page long application, requires 2 letters of personal character / references, statement of intent, police interview and a review of your medical files.
@@spongederp160 And before you tell me to move, keep in mind, the NRA is losing influence very year. Look at gun rights being threatened in Virginia. They are being taken away everywhere....
@@sidaytona just move away
Paul, I'm five years late viewing and responding to this video, but I want to thank you for this video.
It's got a lot of useful information that I'd never really considered before watching it.
This is actually the first video of yours I've ever seen, as the TH-cam algorithm suggested it to me. I subscribed within the first sixty seconds of the video.
Keep up the fantastic work, sir! Thanks again!
I love that he actually shot it in his pocket lol what a badass
You've heard of Dirty Harry. Now try Clean Harrell
Nice
Clean clide
I love this lol
Since Harry was Harry Callahan's first name, wouldn't it be Clean Paul?
Im dead xD
My left ear knows so much about home defense now.
Haha. Thank you! Had it only on my right ear till I read that.
Get the sound fixer extension for your browser, I use one for firefox and in cases like this, it allows me to adjust the balance, or switch to mono to keep equal output for both ears.
Ive never had so much wind fuck up my left ear more than this
You can also slightly pull out the headphones plug until you feel the second "click". That forces the audio ciscuitry to Mono. You lose some quality but gain some sanity.
SamSamStudio: Mine, too.
Very helpful firearms information. Growing up around men, I found that asking anything about fishing, hunting or shooting gets a definite response of expert knowledge. I almost never had a man say, "well, I don't know, but my experience has been....". Your defense related videos are analytical, researched and demonstrated.
Not even American, just a Spaniard with a passionate admiration for guns. This guy is awesome and I'm learning so much about this world.
"..bear with me if i repeat myself,
*if i repeat myself* .."
I, too, used to work at the department of redundancy department.
had to check the comments bc of the shrooms i took. ty
6fi66adi66a big mannnnnn
@@jabuticaba2000 *the shrooms i took*
@@aztec0996 *the shroooooms i toooooook* on another note: clickzahlenerhöher ist ein deutscher dude.
"The boring part of the video where I talk" is where he really demonstrates, yep, this guy is genuinely a professional lol.
Best gun for home defense must be the M390 orange anodized Oso Sweet
Wow did not expect to see birdshot here
all you guys do is talk hahaha. knife 'demonstration' is like... what 0.3 sec flip and then a few cut tests?
"This is the boring part... it didn't work and I actually had to kill someone." Yeah... that part was so dull. Im not interested at all.
I'm a fan. I've watched them all, and return to a few. I've watched this one countless times. It's a classic. When he's popping off that 44 at the beginning of the video, all I can think is, Lord have mercy on the souls of anyone who breaks into Paul's house.
I was rewatching this video and took a few good points from it. One thing that I feel is important to mention is that I live in South Africa and here generally home invasion do tend to be very violent and usually involve for the most part multiple attackers (go google South Afican farm murders) in both rural and more densely populated areas. My home defence setup is mostly based around ammo capacity (glock 19 with g17 mag with +2 extension). I am thinking of perhaps getting a glock happy stick for my nightstand🤷🏼♂️
Fair point. My key take away was always prepare for what you're most likely to encounter, not what looks cool. For most Americans, just having a gun with some decent ammo capacity is enough. In your case you seem to know what you want and I think you sold your first Glock! Congrats!
I don't have a firearm for home defence because I'm not really in a position where I can have access to it. I live with family who don't want guns in their house but I'd probably have more of a need for some thing with more rounds as the only likely situation where I'd need to use a gun for home defence is if people are trying to break into my house. My mother could have had much for use for something that works well against one person, mainly her estranged abuser of an ex husband, at least when things were getting weird.
"the rack the slide deterrent didn't work, and I ended up having to kill someone"
He just sounded so nonchalant about that. Paul seems like a badass
Paul does not fuck about
I read the article. A guy attempted to run over him and his wife with a truck. The first attempt the driver missed them when they were at the campfire and the guy drove through it, the second Paul shot him as he drove at his wife... crazy situation.
This is why I love my Remington 1100.
Autoloader don't make but one noise and its BANGBANGBANGBANG
@@sleeper.simulant7327 i think the "rack the slide" incident and the guy who tried to run over his wife were two different instances because he described shooting the guy in the truck with a rifle if i remember correctly
@@sleeper.simulant7327 Link to the article?
After watching a couple of Mr. Harrells videos I've rated him far above the others in quality of information, little to no fluff or bs, common sense approach to topic. Very well done.
SuperSaltydog77 Agree as well. His presentations are to the point and well thought out. Very sound information. And his manner of speaking is assuring and believable.
My mom and sister love watching your videos on Saturday night after mass. We pop popcorn and we enjoy ourselves. Mom is 88 and got her CCW at 75. My sister at 62.
They love their Glock 26s. We clean pistols together on Fridays. Keep up the good work.
We all appreciate you !
Paul is amazing. That tip for a winchester 1897 is pure gold.
As a former thug, I can second everything this man said. The 3-5 man crew coming at your house is only going to happen if you are a prime target. Someone who is known to have lots of cash or jewelry, like a drug dealer, a jewelry shop owner, something like that. Those people are looking for target that they can hit fast, take lots of small and easily liquidated goods and get out in a hurry.
The much more common threat is the burglar he mentioned, that jealous ex or someone else with a personal axe to grind. Maybe the guy down the street who thinks you called the cops because his stereo was too loud. Maybe he thinks your dog pooped in his yard. There are a million possibilities, which is partly why it's so much more likely than getting hit by a crew
Another prime security tip is to get motion lights and sensors on your doors and windows that make some noise. If someone breaks a window to get in and they hear something start beeping, they are going to haul ass most of the time before you ever need to get a weapon. It's the same principle as the dog, if with a bit less teeth.
A point to add about the revolvers, they are great because they can be stored forever and still work. You don't have to worry about a magazine spring getting weak and failing to load, or the hammer spring failing. If you get a dead round, just keep pulling the trigger and you will get shots off. Those revolvers really are about as reliable as guns get.
Good info.
Thanks
Well said...spoken of experience
Elthenar
Revolvers are reliable and pulling the trigger again in case of hypothetical dud round will work but the dud might fire later... then the whole gun might blow up. Some revolvers might cope better with this than others but generally, wait 15 seconds with a dud or something like that to be safe, if possible.
@@tpuukko4424 this is a home defense video. I dont think you have 15 seconds to wait.
4:09 I am a survivor of a home invasion after spending the night at a friend's house one weekend. Luckily the invaders seemed to have only been burglars and did not appear to have been armed. When my friend's father was alerted to the threat, he grabbed a shot gun and did the "rack the slide deterrent" which worked.The burglars freaked out and scrambled. One went out the front door and one went out the back. No one was harmed, but we were all traumatized.
Traumatized? Like can't sleep at night and get spooked by wind and shadows?
@@brunos6599 you're an inconsiderate ass
Score another one for racking works most of the time...Hearing a shotgun rack is terrifying. Any moron knows that if that person is good or lucky with their intial or follow up shot youre gone. Period. Which scares 99 percent of people.
It's not really the racking sound that's "scary". The shotgun is what's scary and the racking can make the intruders notice that they are in a big trouble if they don't scurry off immediately.
Personally I would not want to be on the receiving end of some 12 gauge buckshot if I was a burglar.
I'm glad everything was resolved without bloodshed and im sorry to hear that it had lasting effects. but if it were me, i wouldn't take any chances. The element of surprise can be the only advantage you have against multiple intruders.
Gotta say, as a firearms manufacturer, you make very good observations, thoughtful comments, and accurate useful advice.
I look up to this man like a father. I really hope you pull through, paul. Many prayers
I have been so annoyed by the super aggressive obnoxious tacticool in your face crap. Finally someone who is realistic and logical about everything gun related, its just good common sense. Thank you Paul!
James Ontiveros agreed. It’s been turning me off from the gun community all together. Paul has helped me rediscover my interest
Are you crazy? Lasers, flashlights, ergonomic grips, picatinny rails, expensive night sights and optics are the only sane way to defend yourself in your own home.
MalditoMon
Enjoy living in the greater Belgian-led European caliphate Finfriend.
It's only a matter of time.
i suspect that you are one of those libs who make decisions based on your feelings at the time rather than available facts.
MalditoMon
No one cares. We do what we do, you do what you do.
Shot out to the mister Rodgers of guns
You see him loading guns in his coat pockets instead of putting on his shoes in the intro
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood when you're prepared.
NICE!
that is, if Fred Rogers could shoot better than Steve McQueen could drive.
Check out Arm & Gun! He’s a Canadian gun youtuber and he’s just as swell!
Love the info you share. Being a ball and cap guy (for reasons) I opt for the new model army, and my 2 dogs. Belgian Malenois,and Husky Shepherd.
Gotta do what we gotta do, when we gotta do it. Even if we don't really want to.
I like the ball gun because it's a big iron that makes big holes, without so much worry of over penetration. My children are safer, and that's the bottom line.
Check out our presentation on cap and ball revolvers for concealed carry/self defense.
I'd rather ignore false gun laws that violate the 2A and go to prison with a smile on my face
Paul, thank you for this very concise summary and demonstration. You present a lot of good information in a way that's clear and to the point.
This man is down to earth, loose enough to be enjoyable yet serious enough to get his point across. Gotta love him
I'MMA' FURRIE TOO! 🙌🙌🐇🐇🐥🐥👐👐
@@captainamericaamerica8090 awesome!!! I've seen more Gun people in the furry fandom than anywhere lol
@@WolfangStudios73 Okie dokie
When I started to play this video, I was a bit skeptical considering the amount of firearms "experts" that are on TH-cam. Nice to see a rational person who actually knows the subject he's talking about.
Trust me Paul is as legit as it gets. He can get a bit annoying w/repetition that I think is often unnecessary, but what he says is gold. Nothing against you of course, but I'm often surprised when I read comments to the effect "wow I can't believe I'm just finding out about this guy!" and/or "he really seems like he knows what he's talking about.".
ironically he actually has 2 videos on spotting real and fake experts that are quite handy and informative.
Trust me when I say you wont find anyone better then Paul when it comes to guns. and I almost never say that about ANY expert of anything.
I'd love to own an 1897. My granddad had one i used to love shooting it. Skinned my hand more than a few times. Unfortunately my dad sold it along with his entire collection when he passed. He was an army sharpshooter and a hobbyist gunsmith. Used to fix guns for his church members and had a lathe and would make custom Mausers. I wish i would've learned more from him before he passed.
Thanks Paul for all your advice and work and service to us all! May God bless and keep you and yours.
I love how he said he killed a man once so calmly
more than once
Fire first drop the perp...say a prayer for the dead afterwards that shows respect
Man gotta do what a man gotta do.
@@333RedStar That's Mr. Hillbilly to you troll.
@@333RedStar 325,000 homes are broken into every single year. It's not unreasonable to be prepared to defend your life and property.
This guy reminds me of Hickock45. Knows his stuff, is real, down to earth, not flashy and doesn't come off as arrogant or bombastic.
@MTrefiner yeah I could see your points and they're valid. Considering what you said it does seem like Paul draws from personal experience and Hickok draws more from just knowledge. You have to admit though, that Hickok just has a certain kind of charm which is endearing. In Hickox ability to shoot, accurately, pretty much any firearm is amazing. A collaboration between the two would be fun.
@MTrefiner No worries. We all have our preferences. Iraq Veteran is a good channel too. Thank you for the conversation. It is refreshing to have a well spoken, grammatically correct conversation with someone in the comment section for once. Take care!
@MTrefiner Hickok was a cop for 10 years. I don't know if that's what you meant from "real deal" or not. Paul does seem to have a more in depth of the workings of firearms and such. He definitely deserves as many subscribers as hickok.
MTrefiner Hickok was also a high school teacher as well!
MTrefiner that’s fine, I don’t care who you like. I was just stating he was also a teacher. I’m southern so hickock is more like the guys I grew up around. I also like the range he has set up at his house. I recently found Paul and I really like him too. You did mention you’re more skilled than hickock but you haven’t uploaded any videos..
This was my first Paul Harrell video but will not be my last one. So glad a friend told me about your channel. Great info backed up by logic and a brain. Thanks Paul for the perspective! Hello from Canada!
Paul Harrell,
You're the best youtuber. Im realizing the immense amount of work you put into this channel and all the videos that you've published. Thank You.
Now this is what I'm talking about. Most reasonable home defense video I've ever seen. Especially the end. I love my guns, but the batteries and fire extinguisher are many times more likely to save your ass.
Amen. Amazing how little folks know about or care about probabilities.
I couldn’t agree with you more. Well played Paul.
But it is nice to know we have the right to own and use our choice of weapons. Many countries do not allow this freedom! That's why we stay here.
True story. Some of the most important information in this video.
Those were awesome points he made. I've been to the homes of acquaintances who had safe rooms with an armory inside. Know what I asked? Where's your fire extinguisher? People rarely think about stuff like that, but the biggest gun collection in the world won't mean much when your dryer catches on fire and takes your house down, or even in the case of a natural disaster where you might have mere moments to evacuate your home (think: wildfire). I've been evacuated in a fire once and I didn't even have enough time to grab a pair of shoes, let alone secure any sort of weapon. Makes no sense to be prepared for a zombie apocalypse but completely overlook the odds of a grease fire in your kitchen.
Paul Harrell: let's shoot it
Intruder: * gets shot *
Also Paul Harrell: *not bad at all ;D*
“As you can see, there is go penetration on the meat target.”
Mr Harrell, I agree whole heartedly with you. As a former Marine and a Gunsmith I feel your arguments are sound. Keep up the awesome videos!
Thank you so much for closing by emphasizing accurate risk assessment. People confuse the scariest scenarios with the most dangerous.
Very nice no BS, non tacticool channel. I dig the 80's style intro! Just subscribed.
Thanks. Filming more this week.
PurpleMountainOutdoors absolutely this is officially my favorite youtube channel, much love from Texas
PurpleMountainOutdoors I love it
This is also my top channel. Most all of them help, but to get the definitive answers and info that you can use, I do not think there is a better source in YT.
This guy has the best advice/ tactical counsel I've ever seen. You can tell he knows his shit, because his claims are never one-sided. This is what modern defense-oriented thinking looks like.
5:02 holy shit he just dropped that casually. this man is incredibly. absolutely metal
That's the thing that bugs me. I know he's been in the army and all, but all the vets I talked to never seemed too eager to admit (if at all) that they killed someone. He could've used any other term, such as "engaged" or "attacked" but he specifically mentioned he "killed" someone. Obviously a very possible scenario, but the way he casually says it puts me in doubt. And I would doubt anyone who just casually says this as I am rather skeptic on these things. After all, I don't think many people would be glad to have blood on their hands, no matter the situation.
@@bobbinette3368 just google his name and you'll find news reports about the court case
@@bobbinette3368 he isnt glad about it he had a serious tone hes simply putting it the way it is, hes probably just unbothered by it
@@pybroiii6155 If thats the case he's tough as nails. I certainly wouldnt be unbothered by it. Still, he seems like an honnest fellow, and I like his channel.
@@bobbinette3368 Ive a bundle of combat vets that say things either dead pan serious or within jokes about some of the shit they have seen or done. Then sensitive ppl get upset or irritated bc it didn't fit their world view.then my vet friends would either stare at them or laugh at them. No one cares.
Extremely useful info, thanks Paul. Do what is best for your home and the lives who live within!
Been using an LCP MAX 380 for home and carry in 2022. I like it. It fits under my pillow and in my pocket. Maybe it's a little under powered, but it's always there.
As long as we keep it on us is the most important thing
My only comment on the dog thing is if you get a dog, take care of it.
So many people get a dog "for security" then just leave it in the back yard.
Brother in law used to go on and about how his dogs were great security.
Spent the night at his house and the damned dogs barked all day and night.
I asked him if they had a system worked out where they stopped barking when someone broke in?
Or they let their dogs loose to harass other people in the neighborhood. If you need an unfriendly dog for some reason, for heaven's sake keep it safely on your own property and keep it responsibly under control!
DaToNyOyO I was brought back to warn others of the subversive dictatorship currently occupying most of the worlds governments. Have you read my book Brave New World revisited? Its a must read if you havent. Not much time left! Peace and Blessings - Aldous
Awesome! Yeah, get a dog and love it - or at least treat it like you love it, even if you don't. It'll probably love you anyway. Having one and not caring for it well makes you a miserable POS whose face will eventually be chewed off by that dog, if not on this earth, wherever you end up afterwards. Cheers :)
A dog isn't just for christmas, it's for life. A dog a family member as much as they are "property".
i love dogs to pieces, and you need to feed and water them appropriately and make sure they get plenty of exercise!
Well said! Many “people” should not be allowed to have a dog. I’m a Libertarian, and I want less government, but I’d like to see a law requiring a 40 hour class and a license (proceeds to animal shelters) before one can buy or adopt a dog. Chaining a dog in the backyard and interacting with it only to feed and water it daily... is like solitary confinement for these incredibly social creatures.
I have no problem with “outside dogs”, but they need a fence (and at least two dogs as a pair can be much happier) if the owner doesn’t have time to really exercise them.
You do a good job. As a former speech, debate, and rhetoric teacher (and retired attorney), I am particularly impressed by how logical, well organized, and sensibly reasoned your videos are. Your assessment of relative probabiity of threats was particularly cogent.
I agree; he speaks like a layman and not a former speech, debate, and rhetoric teacher (nor a retired attorney). I am particularly thrilled by his ability to function like a normal human being and operate a camera, the internet, and navigate TH-cam's uploading processes. Your use of the Oxford comma is mildly satisfying.
I say, as a current speech recognition and 'what the hell did you just say dude?'; can you interpret what you just said without being overly snobbish? (Currently a parking attendant....REALLY).
Ignore the guy Steve, he's a dick.
Agreed!
@steve houge youre a dumbass, eh?
One of my faves to come back too
I am sitting here in my driveway on February 18th eating a cherry frosted pop tart watching this video for probably the eighth time. You just referenced your spring compression video and said something to the effect. If you had 20 minutes of time and you wanted to waste, you could watch it. I laughed out loud. I don’t know who will see this. I hope many, and they would like it and comment.
Thank you so much, Paul! Here are a list of words that I think describe you.
Stoic, brave, humble, patriotic, honest, skilled, kind wise ,
AND…..the subject of Chuck Norris’s anxiety and jealousy
Bless you and keep you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎯🔫
You’ve gain much respect after watching this video. “You must prepare for the things that are more likely“, like those Poisons under the sink AND changing smoke detector batteries. Much Thanks for a realistic approach to protecting your home and your family.
I've installed electric/battery smoke alarms and emergency lights in our house. Fire extinguisher in every room. He's right about that. I went through an apartment fire,never been home invaded.
"Between 2 and 5 people storming your home with quick and overwhelming force"
Was that guy teaching people to defend their home from burglars or the mob!?!?!?
Completely agree. Going out and getting multiple weapons for survival and protecting your family but not owning or knowing how to use a first aid kit is kind of missing the forest for the trees.
10:27 “ there’s a lot of people who have ventilated theirs roofs with guns like this” 😂😂
I know a few.
my grandpa is one
I loved that comment.🤣
Great, my attic is pretty hot, I've been seeking ventilation options.
As always you gave us another useful video that was Grounded in Reality, Facts, Common Sense,and Sweet Reason. Thank You Sir.
I enjoy your quirky sense of humor and anecdotes on topics which are frankly, serious and important. A little seffdeprication, sprinkled with physical comedy. ... The pocket shot totally had me howling with laughter. Thank you for the deep dive into critically thinking of what works best for me. Great video!!!
I have nightmares of opening my bedroom door feeling 4 bullets dragging into my stomach and Paul whispering in my ear
_"Not bad at all."_
Paul destroys your shorts
@beandip. LOLOLOL
Bruh 😂😂
I read that in engineers (from TF2s) voice
Get rid of all firearms in your home--that feeling will go away, and you'll be less likely to die from a bullet being shot out of a firearm into your stomach.
"Drop safe" is important. My father's best friend was hunting with a group of guys. They were changing locations and one of the men was putting his shotgun, loaded with slugs, down in the bed of a pickup truck when he dropped it. It discharged and a slug ripped through the tailgate of the truck and into the femoral artery of my dad's friend. He was gone before they could make a 911 call or get a tourniquet in place.
so sad
Can't imagine the trauma your fathers friend went through. Something similar happened when my dad was hunting with friends. Dude dropped his shotgun, shot hit the truck and one pellet went straight through his eye. Luckily he only went blind from that eye.
@R Schwartz um, either I missed the joke or you didn't read it but the guy died
My cousins were dove hunting. One flew low right between them. One cousin tracked it and fired right at his brother.
He made it but only because birdhsot at 25 yards isn't as deadly.
I was with them the year before and when I heard that I never went with them again. Not sure if they did either.
Legal penalty?
Very informative, and great conclusion to remind people that maybe the big expensive gun isn't the best/only defense. I like ya, sir.
I am so happy I ran into this guy's videos! OG for sure!
I absolutely LOVE the little PSA you included at the end; emergency planning should encompass more than just personal/home security. Have emergency supplies maintained and accessible, keep and maintain fire detection/suppression equipment, mitigate potential hazmat issues such as by separating chemicals which shouldn’t be stored together or in large quantities in a single location, etc.
Was doing a security survey on a private residence for a wealthy client a few years back and I told them that one of the bad things people do is leave ladders lying around for a burglar to use to access a second floor window which is less likely to be alarmed that a first floor window. The couple, in unison, looked out the kitchen window and there was an extension ladder leaning up against the garden house out back.
Then the wife informed me that she was never worried about threats because her husband is a very large man which he was; about 6'4 and stocky. A moment later she left the room and the husband, a business CEO, looked at me and said; "I've never been in a physical confrontation in my entire life". and just shook his head.
" it did not work and I ended up having to kill someone ".... if I had a dollar for every time I've said that
If I had a dollar every time I’ve said that I’d be thousands of dollars in debt and my wife and kids would leave me because I would be spiraling into alcoholism
When he said that I subscribed :)
Until his luck runs out and he comes across a more skilled assailant, or his own error causes his own death. None-the-less, the majority of US property owners are safer by not owning firearms than by owning firearms.
@@pd5826 Makes no sense but ok.
@@pd5826 hmmm....2019's society says naw
Cool video - I live in an urban area & my neighbors are so close I can hear them snoring at night, for this reason my home defense gun is a Mossberg 500 loaded with birdshot. One neighbor has little kids & I am terrified of causing them harm so I don't dare use anything but birdshot. However I did not keep a loaded shotgun in the house until my youngest turned 12 & was fully trained in how to safely use it.
Thank you for such a great informational video and all the ones you have done so far.
Enjoy most all of them.
"You shouldn't be so paranoid about meeting my dad!"
Her dad.
If her dad was Paul Harrell I'd ask to marry him instead.
But seriously, that would be awesome to meet this guy.
@@midgetman4206 😂😂😂
th-cam.com/video/nEf2ML7wkBE/w-d-xo.html
@@midgetman4206 I had the chance (though fortunately not through dating his daughter). Yes, it was awesome
This video got me to purchase a fire extinguisher. Thanks actually.
I’ve been compulsively shopping recently for things that I think I need for my house for organization and cleaning so like a broom and dustpan, gloves, dust mask, mop wipes, etc. and it just occurred to me that I always neglect the thought of actual safety and protection. Not to say it’s not rational to get cleaning supplies to make sure you house isn’t a mess but after seeing this video I’m definitely thinking more about buying working porch lights,backdoor lights, batteries for fire detectors, and even seeing if I need to replace my fire extinguisher at hom
Haha I was thinking the same
Yes - I am an electrician.
I have to put hard wired
Smoke detectors in every bedroom . Every hallway , and one in every room in the home. They are all tied together. And I did it at home also . And fused
Mechanical heat detectors . And fire extinguishers. My guns are in a 1300 degree rated safe. With all the
Ammunition.
Tbh I put that on a "buy when you see it" list as well now.
Agreed, and I went and changed the batteries in the smoke detectors.
Your point about what works for the person /situation is so true and rarely heard. My wife and I share a hammerless revolver that requires a heavy double-action trigger pull to set it off, and is locked down and loaded in a safe that opens with four easy button pushes. That works for us as her primary response and my response secondary to a pump shotgun.
Great content I believe the dog advice is over looked in home defense, and will give you an early alert in all scenarios negating a lot of the debate about loaded or chambered ammunition's. thank you great stuff well done !
When I lived in east oakland I had someone jump over our fence to our back yard at night. It was a 6 foot metal fence that rolled open to drive my car in. It made a bunch of noise and my wife woke me up. This area in east oakland is a very dangerous neighborhood and people are murdered there almost every day. I grabbed my mossberg 590 and opened the door to the back yard. I saw the guy lurking by my car. I yelled at him to get the hell out of hear and he just stood there. I then racked the shotgun and this guy jumped over the fence like he was in a Nike comercial.
"get the hell out of hear" -- I'd love to believe this is a clever pun, but ...
You're a moron to let someone run off who knows where you live.
He could have been pissed off and came back with a group or came back and burned your house down.
Its very foolish to just run someone off who has already crossed the line.
Also, you're just letting someone continue to be a robber/rapist/murderer etc...rather than weed out the scumbags so we can possibly have a functioning society.
Broken Wave shooting someone just because you can isn’t the best option either.
@@brokenwave6125 have fun in jail
I like how he says halt.
You've committed crimes against Skyrim and her people, what say you in your defence?
Stop! You violated the law. Pay the court a fine or serve your sentence. Your stolen goods are now forfeit.
*successful 20 Septim bribe*
_Not bad at all_
HALT HALT HALT HALT HALT HALT HALT HALT HALT HALT HALT!
I am the jarls thane I demand you let me go at once.
yeah! I find this guy scary a.f, I'd be like "yes sir" especially how fast he brought that slide back. I'd halt pretty fast .
Paul, this is the first time I've seen your channel, and I'm quite impressed. Good information and clearly presented.
I'll look for more 👍 Thank You
Walter ☝️
As always, Paul, very informative. Thanks.
Obviously the most effective home defense solution is to wire your entire house with about 700 pounds of plastic explosives.
That's literally the most retarded thing I've ever heard and only an idiot would ever think that's a good idea. If you actually knew what you were doing like I do, you'd rig your home with dirty bombs loaded with enough sarin gas to blanket the entire state. It's absolutely fool proof. Not only do you take out the home invader but you also take out any other potential home invader nearby.
@@Phucketmcsucket What? That's no better than his "solution". But thankfully for you, I'm not a dumbass. The optimal solution for home defense is to instigate an international war and have your country nuked, as everyone around you is a potential invader and should not be trusted.
AC DC That’s just as idiotic as the first two. If you’re not a total dipshit, you’d know that what you really need to is create a biologically undetectable fatal virus that will spread across the entire planet, until the entire human race dies out. Make sure to create several different kinds in case a cure is developed, and spread them in airports and waterways until it infects globally and humanity is extinguished. No humans = no potential home invaders, right?
All of you are so fucking stupid. If you arent a total fucking moron, you'd know that all you need to do is create a device that you can launch into the sun causing it to go supernova and explode into a black hole. That way the black hole will destroy the earth entirely. No fucking planet = safe home guys. It's pretty fuckin simple.
You guys are so stupid man allyou need to fucking do is make a quantum leap acceleration device and use it to go bqck in time to the creation of the universe so you can destroy it before anyone begins to exist so no intruders can come
This man ruined some perfectly good PT shorts for us.
What a legend.
@The Trashman His gun fell trough his pocket after that :D
SpaceMissile this first time I ever heard Paul “laugh”
I did the same with a Sig p238 through my Carhartt hoodie. It fired the first time then the fabric from the hole got caught in the slide and would not fire. I just had to know what would happen.
@Uber Nerd That RoboCop laugh will be the last thing you ever hear if you break in to Paul's house.
@@1978garfield 😂
Revisiting this video. Like a good book, it is always good to go back to such an educational video like this
A true pioneer.. these videos are awesome too. No bs guy likes simple iron sights good stuff.
I think the Cx4 Storm is the perfect representation of Paul's firearm sensibilities. Based on appearance alone, it doesn't look like his kind of gun at all. If I saw him holding it and didn't know why it's one of his favorites, I'd be extremely confused that he isn't glaring at it and shaking his head with disdain, as he generally doesn't truck with flashy sci-fi/tacticool/gunfad appearance. However, he's practical enough that he won't eschew a gussied up gun when it legitimately has all the functions he needs. He doesn't care what it looks like and he doesn't care what anyone thinks of him using it. He just wants the best tool for the job.
The CX4 Storm was the last thing I thought I'd ever want until I handled one. It's incredibly natural to carry and point and shoot.
It's also proven to be effective against the Cylon threat.
@@atomic_wait and Ultron
I'd recommend using a flame thrower, if a house attacks you you'll need fire to damage its support beams. Wrong kind of home defense?
Flamethrower would be an excellent home defence choice if you live in a house completely made out of steel.
Or if your house is attacking you. Home offense🤔
The only way to stop a bad guy with a home is a good guy with a home...
@@thedirtbag7 you will still die from suffocation from the smoke
Backyard home defense that’s fine.
Not support beams ....houses really hate roof fires. Start there, I find they back off quickly.
Love your sense of humor Paul, but also your common sense approach. Great video, as all of your videos are. Thanks!