Paul's Top 5 Tips for Surviving a Self Defense Shooting
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- Paul discusses his top 5 tips for surviving a self defense shooting.
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I know you don't promote or advertise uscca but I want to inform your viewers that uscca won't answer a collect call from jail and they only take cases that fit their standards. I didn't shoot but I drew on my stalker that lived next door to me who I had 2 police reports on for threats and setting ambush at a grocery store parking lot just to threaten me with violence. I drew on him because he started threatening me at my truck which was parked between his front door and mine at a ghetto strip mall resi/ commercial property and he went inside his place, shoot the door and then came running out behind my truck and I couldn't see his hands and when he made it around the back corner of my truck bed I drew. I had it all on video, ussca denied me a defense attorney and then the DA dropped all charges. But I spent the night in jail, of course. I'm looking into attorneys on retainer now.
I don't know much about USCCA, but what you shared sounds disturbing.
I'll pin your comment and we'll allow others to share their information/opinions.
Second call defense helped me, their founder was nice, but i was never arrested.
I've heard probably about half a dozen similar anecdotes about uscca, enough that I will look elsewhere for insurance or legal help
I canceled my USCCA and went with AOR too. Too many horror stories from USCCA.
I'm glad to hear you survived your encounter and the charges were dropped. I had a very similar incident back in 1996. I was in my truck, in my driveway. My crazy neighbor flew off his porch and ran into my driveway - screaming over and over that he was going to kill me. A few days before this, my wife and kids and I had pulled into my driveway - only to see that my crazy neighbor had his wife on the ground, almost in my yard, beating the crap out of her. I jumped out and told him to stop. He did stop. But his wife jumped up and started cussing me and taking up for him ! Just as Paul said usually happens. Anyway, I pulled my Ruger 45 auto and drew down on him as he grabbed my passinger side door to jump in my truck. He immediately jumped back several feet. He then said- "Are you going to shoot me?". I replied "Yes I am if you jump in my truck !". He then started saying he was sorry and he had had a bad day. I then replied " It almost got alot worse!". He apologized some more and walked back to his house. The next morning, him and 3 of his biker buddies were waiting for me to come out when I left for work. I put my 45 inside my pants and walked out. He once again started threatening me and wanted to fight. Then he ask if I had my gun. I patted the small of my back. His 3 buddies immediately backed up saying they didn't want any trouble. I got in my truck and left for work. That evening, I pulled in my driveway - and a town cop was parked in the front of my house. I walked over and he had me get into his car. He told me that crazy guys wife had called and reported that I had pulled a gun on him. The same woman I had saved from being beat and that had started all this. I told the cop my story and admitted I had pulled my gun on him. He agreed I had the right to do what I had done in that situation. The cop had been called to my crazy neighbor's house many times because of their fights and didn't like them. He knew what kind of people they were. No charges were filed on me. The cop did tell me next time the crazy neighbor threatened me, I should just "Beat his ass real good,". I thought that was both stupid and ridiculous advice from law enforcement. I had no more trouble from the idiot or his idiot wife after that. I did move a few months after this. I wasn't going to endanger my family or myself by living beside that family.
My biggest gripe with Paul is he always says he could "bore" us for an hour with anecdotes, but he never does 🤬
One time I actually DID get bored during a PH video! What happened was, during the video, my wife started talking to me! LOLOLOL
@@surfingonmars8979get a job
@@Stop-loss-BoSSWhat are you talking about that man made the most boomer joke ever. He doesn’t need a job he’s got a pension and a house he bought for a nickel and a firm handshake.
😂😂
@@Matt-xc6spahh the good ole days when one job at 40 hours a week was enough to support a family of 4
22:00 My sister had an argument with an anti-gunner at work. The other woman said that nobody needed a gun for self-protection, they should just fight back. My sister asked if she should just let a big strong man murder her. The woman said "Well maybe it's just your time." (First of all, what the?) So my sister said "If I shoot the guy, maybe it's just his time."
Don't argue with idiots.
Bees don't waste time explaining to flies that honey tastes better than shit...
I'd call that proud victim mentality.
Let her get murdered, I promote self defense.
'Muricans be like: Shooting taste like honey ...LOL
@tiltil9442 Foreigners be like: _Ples help meh! Help meh! I'z weak an worthless! Sumbudy help meh!!!_
@@psychologicalsigma9917 Well said
I’m a Marine Vet and former marksmanship shooting coach and have been a Texas State police firearms instructor for over 20 years, and this is the guy I listen to.
"Shut up" is a great life advice. Silence is golden
"You've got to take responsibility for what you say and do". Imagine how much better the world would be if everyone tried to do that.
using your real name would solve alot of this but i also see the benefit of a user name
@@littlehills739....says the guy without a real name
I'd be happy if just our politicians would do this.
i'd be happy if my coworkers would do that!
@@solargeneral6685Pointing out hypocrisy isn't empty headed.
1. Avoid situation if you can.
2. Have firearm ready to go.
3. Balance speed and accuracy.
4. Be willing to do what you need to do in order to survive.
5. Remain silent until you have legal representation.
Seems accurate to me
Dude! Spoilers! You can't do that on Paul Harrel videos
@@Under_Growth He was just making a comment to show the prosecution that he was listening when Mr. Harrel was speaking. This is my contribution so that any future intentions regarding my hypothetical actions in a hypothetical situation are not misconstrued.
Situational awareness is key as well as profiling.
Survival skills thought in military and police.
Thanks for this summation man
When I went to my concealed carry class for the state of Utah, my instructor was an older police officer from Provo. He was very knowledgeable and was extremely quick to correct misconceptions and teach proper respect for the law and bystanders. To comment on your first point, "The best way to win a fight is to avoid it." This instructor was off duty one day and needed to go to Walmart for a gallon of milk. No big drama, until he gets to the door, and there is a five-foot-nothing woman screaming at her six-foot-five boyfriend. Being off-duty police, and seeing that these two were blocking the entrance, he approached them to ask them to step a few feet aside so customers could get in and out. He says he was watching the man since he had almost a foot on him, and as he started to speak, the woman pulled a knife she had hidden on her and stabbed him in the chest. It collapsed his lung, and the doctors in Provo failed 3 times to reinflate it before finally getting him into a stable condition. He told us that he learned 2 VERY important things that day; Never leave home without his firearm, and never step into a fight that hasn't invited you in.
Thanks for your videos Paul, I always appreciate hearing your take on things like this.
Absolutely - there doesn't seem to be any situation like this that has a good outcome from getting involved. If you think you are obligated to help, by all means do what is in your heart - but be ready for very bad results. There will be no respect for your honorable intentions.
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished !!!
Irishman walks into a bar where there is a full on Donnybrook going on. Asks the bartender, is this personal, or can anyone join in.
...mind your own business & keep your back to the wall
Props to Paul for talking about the police interaction aspect. Anyone whos been through this situation knows that the police are NOT on your side. They want that conviction. NEVER speak to the police without your lawyer present, period.
But be sure to invoke (that means say out loud) your fifth amendment rights. There are many situations where your silence--without invoking 5thAmendment--is worse! To be clear for those that don't know :)
@@CasualDandyAkaSqwrty Good point
Not speaking to the police only makes you seem more guilty (you're already guilty). If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear.
@Serahpin You should do some research before you share your opinion on this one. The police aren't the ones that decide that anyway, the judge does.
@@Serahpin m.th-cam.com/video/d-7o9xYp7eE/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUZTmV2ZXIgc3BlYWsgdG8gdGhlIHBvbGljZQ%3D%3D
Here's my source, but there are plenty of 5-minute videos about this as well.
That big pop tart ad money really changed Paul
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Pop tart lobby wins again
30 grams of added sugar per serving can corrupt event an otherwise impeccable dental hygienist.
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I know this will sound hyperbolic, but I don't mean it that way: Paul Harrell should be a household name. He's a voice of reason to the degree few others in public life are.
Don't worry. He's got his Pop Tart endorsement money. He's living the life.
@@kgjung2310 To be clear I don't wish he were a household name for his benefit, but for everybody else's.
He should be president!
Mr. Harrell IS a household name in my household. My son and I banter around with isms like " let's put that to the test" and "you be the judge" in our best Shatneresq Paul Harrell voice! If something requires special thought or analysis, we say it's time for the "meat target", of course with the "new and improved bullet stop! We love you, Paul!
@@joelpeterson8424 I'm coming over for Thanksgiving. I need this environment. 🤣
Good advice. I recently saw a quote from a former SWAT Officer about avoiding bad situations. "Dont go anywhere WITH your gun, that you normally wouldnt go WITHOUT your gun".
That is a sound advice. Thank you
So by that logic…. I shouldn’t take my gun hiking in the woods?
@@MattPeteMK2345 - this was just the kind of response he started the video with - "I'd light the match first" #*?! You know what he meant. An easy and important phrase to keep in the back of your mind.
@@78tagNo, it's a fair point - the phrase is trying to be clever but actually raises more questions.
I have an anecdote for number 2. A while ago my mother and father were out camping at a place very close to a prison. Odd place for a campground, I know, but the town there and the people in it are always nice and friendly, you'd never guess that there's a prison there if it wern't for the signs. However, one evening they hear the prison sirens go off and the park rangers inform everyone there's been a prison break and everyone needs to lock their doors and not let any strange people into their RV/camper. Of course, Mother is terrified, but Father assures her they'll be fine and if something does happen he as a gun.
Now, the gun he was talking about was a lever action .22. Which is probably adequate and certainly better than not having a gun at all. Except it wasn't in the camper, it was out in the pickup. Which was parked over in the next lot. With the doors locked. And the gun was stuffed behind the seat under a bunch of junk. And probably not loaded
I don't get many opportunities to make fun of Dad, so believe me when I say I've gotten good mileage out of this one
"You cant miss fast enough to win a gunfight, but you can hit slow enough to lose" - Active Self Protection
I am a defense attorney and current public defender. (1) What you said is true, the only people that lie more than criminals are cops, and (2) the police are allowed, encouraged, and trained to lie and attempt to manipulate you, and there are Supreme Court cases that back that up. The only words you know post-shooting are "I am invoking my right to counsel and silence." They will say things like "I know it was a good shoot, good job protecting yourself. I just need to get a statement before we can release you." They are lying. They'll smile all the way to bond court and then tell the judge, through the state attorney, that you killed your attacker in cold blood while asking that you be held without bond.
Paul Harrell, you are the exceptional, shining example within the shooting world. Your lessons have shaped and affected me, the guardian of my home, and therefore have made my family more safe. May God be with you.
A common theme when I've taken new shooters to the pistol range is they mention how disappointed they are that they didn't hit the bullseye. When they say that, I retrieve the target and hold it over my chest to show how effective a missed bullseye can be.
I use a rectangle from across the top of the head to the horizontal line across the solar plexus.
The width of the skull.
If their bullets are in that rectangle they are good.
Hitting in that rectangle has a high chance of immediate incapacitation.
In an emergency situation where thinking & precise aiming is NOT an option, point at center mass and shoot.
Obviously not a good strategy for longer distances.
It's always a good thing to remind people that firearms don't shoot themselves and don't automatically make the shot you want. And to remind them of this inherent INaccuracy once a human gets the firearm in hand, because only the human can make it be accurate/precise.
I’ve heard more that once that the bottom of a #10 coffee can was about the same size of a moose heart.
Put three rounds in the bottom of the coffee can and you could go moose hunting with grandpa
@@shawnmiller4781 nice.
Excellent vid. The Shut Up tip is a very good one. Picture it: You just shot someone in self-defense, a VERY big deal, a life-changing event, your adrenaline is through the roof, your emotions on a rollercoaster... For God's sake, leave the talking to your lawyer, because in that state of mind it is almost certain that you will do yourself legal harm if you start rambling, even if you hapen to have good cops there.
I recall moving to a new town and though I epitomize the "law abiding citizen" I had reason to see a lawyer. We discussed the reasons for my visits....and then I asked him his views on the 2nd Amendment and whether he would feel comfortable representing me should the reason arise. His response were key to my continuing my association with him.
At least state you acted in self defense.
@@James-un2zj I agree with that. Then stop talking until you get an attorney.
As a police officer since 1981, I am still. ( retired big city and a small city). Paul is right...RUN AWAY, because even if you do everything right, you will spend alot 💲💲 on criminal AND civil proceedings. In addition, you will go through hell for a about a year. Run away if you can!
Sadly that is the truth. Rittenhouse was very fortunate IMO - not in action but in jury's judgement. Penny may not fair so well (black man in NYC). Avoid or face financial ruin and/or prison time. I guess when it's life or death (and it better be) consequences be damned!
Even if you are 100% innocent the $$ costs and community reputation costs can be surprising, and might even cause financial peril and/or loss of employment within that region.
And on that note, remember the public defender in most locales is an unskilled law graduate who needed a job desperately. In most cases.
@@seanoneil277 Yep
In Switzerland, we can buy whatever firearm we want, even full auto, subs, suppressors, etc...
But in the end, you're fooked, if you use your gun in a self-defense scenario, you have 90% chances to end in jail, lose your job, family, they'll take all your guns away.
Sometimes, I tell to myself it's totally useless having guns.
We can keep our military rifle Sig550 at home after the army in Switzerland.
It's just a big joke.
@@swissmilitischristilxxii3691 Just, wow!
As a Brit and an ardent fan of Mr Harrell, who in my opinion is one of the most thoughtful firearm educators on TH-cam, I was surprised when he spoke about "clay pigeons" - I thought we called them that - I thought in the States they were called "skeets" (as in skeet shooting, what we call clay pigeon shooting). Absolutely delightful.
I live in California, and I’ve always called them clay pigeons. It may be a regional thing- maybe they call them skeets in the South or something?
Skeet refers to the sport itself, *not* the targets, which are called clay pigeons in the US too. The word "skeet" comes from an old form of the word "shoot", so the expression "skeet shooting" is actually redundant (though common).
We call them both things. However one is more of a verbiage, the other a noun.
For example, one goes "skeet shooting," but when they're at the range they shoot "clay pigeons."
Thank you for your time and energy. These video's are like a Father's advice for people with a bad Dad or no Dad.
...Papa Harrell? Everybody chip in for a box of 9 mil for him next Father's Day.
@@godemperorofmemes992 That's a great suggestion! In lieu of boxes of ammo, perhaps a box of Pop Tarts. He's the only Papa Tart I know.
@@PineFox_ True
Not all dads have all the wisdom but be glad to encounter this knowledge
#2 is so often neglected. We all probably know a lot of people who say things like, "I always carry if I'm going to a bad area." Doesn't matter where you are, when you find yourself in a self-defense encounter, it is a bad area to be.
Yeah, who PLANS on getting into a bad situation?
"I'm only going to ____. Nothing's happened so far."
So far, so good, but that's no guarantee
Regretfully, I work at a place where it is not only against school policy, but also against Federal law, to have a firearm on school property (unless you are a LEO, which I am not), even if locked up in your car.
And no, I am not going to quit my job and find another just so I can pack heat at work.
Like thugs don't have a means to travel to your "SAFE AREA"
I used to handle this topic in my classes in a way that was a bit offensive to some, but they never forgot it. I'd tell them that trying to decide where to carry one's gun on a case by case basis was like saying "I'm only going to wear a condom if my date looks really nasty." That makes just about as much sense. If you really think it's bad enough where you are going that you have a high likelihood of needing a gun, why go there at all?
@@gregb6469 I live in CALIFORNIA. I understand your situation. I used to carry on campus at my kids' school intil AB707 made it a felony. Not so much afterwards.
All of the good self-defense teachers I have heard begin with the same advice; avoid the situation if you can. Saves a lot of trouble later. You can't get hit if you are not there.
As a former cop, I can verify that cops are somewhat more dishonest than most people think.
A sad part is that jurors, judges, prosecutors, and the public give police "special credibility" that they often don't deserve. When I was a cop, I was treated by most people as if I could do no wrong. It is no longer true.
Paul is 100% correct about not talking to the police. "Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law" (Miranda Warning), and that includes what you say and do even before you are accused of a crime. It's similar to the saying, "loose lips sink ships," only it often sinks our defense.
I don't know about jurors and the public but judges and prosecutors are typically complicit in the lies. There is no argument about cops being trained to lie to support their court cases - the judges know it and the prosecutors engage in it as well. We are seeing it every day in the justice system.
There's a video by a lawyer that gives a disturbing example:
Say you have a bad argument with a neighbor, said neighbor gets shot soon after (say, by a random burglar) and the cops pick you up to interrogate you. While they drive you to the station, they tell you your neighbor was shot. You go into the interrogation room, they start the recording and eventually ask you if you know anything about the murder of your neighbor.
You answer something to the effect of "We had a fight, but I would never shoot anyone over something so trivial. I don't even own a gun."
At some point, someone listens to the tape and goes "The cop never mentioned a gun, how does the suspect know the victim was shot?" and that's when you get some really bad trouble.
Point of the story: "Yes" and "No" are your best buddies when dealing with something like that. Only ever say what you absolutely have to, nothing more, nothing less. And for the love of god, never say anything if your lawyer isn't present.
I have an excellent anecdote about a guy trying to help a woman getting roughed up by her boyfriend at a bar. The good guy tried to jump in and defend her and the boyfriend hit him over the head with a beer bottle. The bottle broke and glas cut one of his eyes that ended up blinding him. The cops showed up and the girlfriend said that the good guy was trying to sexualy assault her and the boyfriend defended her. The good guy ended up being blinded in one eye and went to jail.
That's what happens when you try to be a white knight. Even if he's beating the shit out of her, hey, she picked him..
Heinous people.
News article or didn’t happen. Stop inventing imaginary situations to confirm your biases. The world is bad enough as it is
No good deed…,
@@usonumabeach300Sometimes the other person has been gaslit or is so under a person’s abusive hold that they’ll try to protect their abuser.
It’s a complicated mess.
"I could stand here and talk or do demonstrations, for an hour a day, and we would be here for weeks." .... Sounds like a FANTASTIC idea! Let's get to it! 🍿
Even a gloomy day gets brightened by the essence of Sir Harrell.
That, and Cyraxx being arrested
ChiefChokeAHoe, I see you in some good comment sections, good to see you here.
@@Saku19Who ??
@@tombrown4683I was wondering the same thing
Pretty bright and sunny over here, bub
Paul, been shooting since the 50s. Along came the internet & you tube. Next we got "video experts" in everything firearms. I have experienced and seen a great deal over the years. But you are one of the few who speaks intelligently, logically, and to the point. Thank you. I really enjoy your videos.
Old Klingon
I've been carrying every single day for the past 4 years and this definitely is one of the most educational videos for a self defender. Keep up the good work, Paul.
A big fan from South Africa.
Ralph is lucky all he got was a trespass. Showing an officer an ID that isn't yours, claiming that it is, is a separate charge in itself. He got off easy.
I was going to say the same.
Yep, in my state it’s Identity Theft, which is a Felony, assuming it’s actually another person’s ID. Using a totally fake name is a Misdemeanor but still no joke.
i think i'd agree with Ralph in principle that it sucks we live in a "papers please" society. but it's one thing to think a law is unjust for everyone and take responsibility when caught breaking it. and it's another thing to think a law doesn't apply to you personally
I knew a convicted felon that gave his real id to police. Cop said what's ur name n he laughed n said can't u read, it's batman.
Cop said, that's a lie, cuff up. They gave him 3 years. Obstruction. Lying to police.
Less said the better.
@@curtismcallister9569 There's all sorts of reasons people use fake IDs and some of them are, big picture wise, victimless crimes. Maybe not in this era, but I grew up in the 60s and 70s and fake IDs for buying alcohol were very prevalent back then. I must have known at least 10 people who had them. Mostly they used them to get into bars. You can argue that they endangered lots of people and property (in theory) but the only person an underage drinker hurts is himself and his potential hangover if he doesn't wreck a car or run over a fence/mailbox on his way home.
From the perfect guy to speak on the subject no less.
true
The trying to help a woman from her boyfriend is spot on. Like he said unless you see something you never know the situation. We had two guys get shot a couple years ago because they thought they were helping a woman out of a domestic situation but it was a lie. The lady ran up to them claiming her boyfriend was trying to hurt/kill her and they stepped in, turns our the lady had broken into to the mans car and he was following her while talking to 911 giving a description and all. When the 2 guys got in his face he thought they were her accomplices.
Paul is the godfather of online gun education. Ide give him my parking spot any day. Even at a Walmart parking lot at 6pm on a Sunday.
I am a retired big city Police Officer. Worked the ghetto almost twenty five years. I have been to hundreds (yes hundreds) of shootings and I can say without question that everything Paul says in this video is exactly true.
What city? If you don't mind saying.
Good cops out there but our local PD has had multiple cases of planted evidence, turning off BWCs, etc. I know several officers and some of them have severe mental health issues.
In your opinion did the 'culture' of law enforcement change in your precinct over the years you worked it?
I have this perception that police officers used to have a better relationship with the public and it's gotten more antagonistic (us-and-them) over the years.
Not necessarily blaming cops for that, either - society's just got more disconnected and paranoid in general. Considering the state of some cities today I'd understand if LEOs get burnt-out and cynical.
@@rdrrrawesome question! I'll be happy to read the answer.
I'd like to contribute by saying that in my own country I have also perceived the "us vs them" mentality among both law enforcement and the general populace, with SOME law enforcement officers displaying an attitude greatly against legally armed citizens.
@@JiffypistolAnytown, USA. All ghettos are pretty much the same 😂
The clay pigeon target thing is so simple but a great idea.
Thank you for the positive feedback!
@@ShatterTarget Where can I buy your Shatter Targets?
@@bluescatreimer Unfortunately I can’t supply that info in the comments as it’ll get deleted.
@@ShatterTarget I understand, I found them and ordered some.😉
Even though I felt I had to give up my firearm due to mental health (and I did) I am so thankful for Paul and the rest of the community for making content like this.
I’m sorry you had to give up your firearms, but I’m happy that you made the right decision for your safety and security. I hope things are going better for you. Kudos for getting help, my friend. You matter.
@@jamesr792 you made my day, thank you friend.
Jesus saves, in every way. I'm proof of that.
Just saw this. You doing alright man? I've been where you are, and you can always reach out if you need anything
@@johnbarnette6101 much appreciated! Honestly life is going really well lately, able to get back to work and slowly overcome some demons. I appreciate you friend❤️
The Pop Tarts things cracks me up every time 😂
Can't agree more. The best way to get out of trouble is to avoid trouble in the first place. Sometimes you simply cannot do that but many times you can
Absolutely. Perps are mostly stupid. A perp came up to the window of the vehicle of a friend of mine, said "I want your wallet,"
Stupid. One look and anyone should know you don't want to screw with my friend.
He gave the guy a chance as he pulled his truck gun, asked "You know this isn't going to end well for you, right?" The perp was smart enough to run.
Last year, I gave a perp the same line, him trying to intimidate and shake me down at a gas station. I'd decided to break his nose first, but he decided to walk off after I told him the third time.
The worry is these guys aren't good and bright. They can literally be 5' away and too stupid to figure the consequences. I have zero desire to ever be involved in a shooting, or even fistfight, and the concern is dolts who force you into no alternative.
Did these subjects present firearms…?
Last it happened to they got back into their car when he looked down the barrel of my 44 mag
Most times you can. "Sheepdog" mentality is hollywood nonsense. As broken as things in this country are right now, it's not lawless dog-eat-dog where stepping in may be the needed thing.
Another point, people who live in nice, polite neighborhoods and grew up in the same -- they may not realize that people who live & work in the grey market and black market worlds, they have different standards and rules for interpersonal interaction. And you may be getting set up for something that will end badly for you.
@@historyandhorseplaying7374 No firearms displayed by the perps or me. My friend pulled his handgun out of where he keeps it beside the seat, didn't brandish it but the perp could see it.
In my case, it was daylight, 6pm late spring, and I'd been caught on a long call on the Bluetooth. I should have been more aware.
Perp had on big sunglasses, hoodie, and "COVID mask." When I told him no $$ for panhandlers, he turned aggressive and started telling me how he just got out of the detention center for fighting two guys, and tried to get me out of position.
I was almost laughing at him, because he picked the wrong guy. Now, ego can tell you things it shouldn't. Since I did martial arts regularly it had been 20 years and a brain surgery, which has screwed up my balance, vision, and reflexes.
I'd mentally decided if he took a swing, I'd break his nose first. Maybe I could have, but in retrospect probably not a good plan on my part. And I'd decided if he went for a weapon was the only situation I'd reach for my firearm.
Since his bluster didn't work, he eventually got the idea I was more amused than anything, and he walked off while I called 911 and described him.
Where I live has a terrible problem with panhandlers because a judge said you can't make an ordinance prohibiting it.
Most are well behaved, it's literally an organized business. But you get a few here and there that cross the line. I mostly worry and look out for women getting approached by them at gas stations.
Really, I should have been more aware but had been distracted by the phone call. Which is the problem if a stupid perp wants to actually start something. Those, to me, are the most dangerous, a random, stupid perp.
Situational awareness is something I really wish everyone taught all members of their family. Unfortunately, as you know, if you werent active military in some hot areas, or LEO in tough neighborhoods, you may not be aware yourself.
GET OUT THERE and start people-watching in 360° -- Stay in Condition Yellow 🟨folks. It can be fun and interesting.... until it is not.
Paul Harrell posted a presentation, that makes today a good day!
"Stay quiet" - one of the best pieces advice from this video.
Paul you’ve gotten another subscriber nice clean honest and articulate without condescending
25:47 I frequently put Paul on to listen to while I do other things around the house. That little clap immediately made me stop and give my undivided attention like I was in school again. Well done lol
Avoiding the encounter and then keeping your mouth shut after is probably the hardest for most people 😂
Agree on the second part of your comment but not the first.
Paul’s Point #1 is not that hard, except in one circumstance, which I’ll get to in a minute.
But the way to satisfy Point #1 is to:
- Live in a low crime area.*
- Avoid going out after sunset.
- Don’t frequent bars or clubs.
- Stay away from the “bad” part of town, and it usually isn’t hard to figure out where that is.
*Now I know that my first point above is actually the hard part for some people. I live in a low crime area but if it changed for the worse it would be difficult for me to move but if it got bad enough I would. I’ve done it before. When I was first married my blushing bride and I lived in a dangerous neighborhood. I leapt at an opportunity that presented itself within about six months of our marriage to take a job that required us to relocate to a much safer locale. This part can be very hard, I know, but staying in a high crime area stinks and you gotta do whatever you can to get out. It’s worth it.
As to the rest of my points above, some may object that following my advice would mean a boring life. Well, I am definitely not bored. Being a party animal is a boring dead end.
I’m 61 now and thankfully I’ve never been involved in a shooting, and hope I never am… but I definitely follow Paul’s Point #2 and am working on #3, and as for #4, I was in the peacetime army as infantry, I think if I have to I’ll do what I gotta do, but the truth is that no one really knows how they’ll react until they are in the situation for real. Anybody can talk big before the fact; I just hope I never have to find out and if it comes to that, that I don’t f*** up.
Paul all of these were excellent tips. What stood out to me most was number 5, don't talk to the police without a lawyer. This is very true, the police remind me of a hound dog, the dog gets tunnel vision and doesn't stop until it catches whatever it's chasing, same as cops.
I’ve been in a gunfight w/my issued Colt Detective Special 2”. All I can offer is to take your time in a hurry, and being “willing” is a big part of this, to ensure that you walk away & the suspect does not. I was lucky b/c my 1970s firearms training did not include how to fight w/a gun. Finally, as a retired cop Paul’s right about not talking to the police. They’re not your friend so get a lawyer. As to program compliance: My EDC is either a J Frame w/a speedstrip, or LCP w/a spare mag pocket carried. These are always-guns so I’m ready to protect myself or my wife. They’re not best for a mass shooting but a larger, heavier weapon will be left behind somewhere else.
I try to convince my students of this. But so many 'need the 17 rounds of the 365 Macro'. If the guy in the Texas Taco restaurant only had 5 to 8 rounds, he would have walked away without being indicted. I tell students if the first 5 to 10 rounds from your initial cylinder or magazine is exhausted and you need to reload, then you probably need to change tactics and use your next load to either advance to a favorable position to neutralize your attacker or stage a fighting retreat.
@@thorman944I love my x macro because I have an extremely large hand and the normal 365 and Glock 43 just weren’t cutting it for me. It fits my hand perfectly is the reason I bought it. But 18 doesn’t hurt
@@thorman944 I typically agree, in regards to "normal" SD scenarios. Given changes in society and the now increased likelihood of a riot or other scenario where you may find yourself dealing with more than a one on one SD situation, I actually think it is prudent to be prepared with more ammo than what we used to consider more than adequate. I don't begrudge either the person that carries a 5 shot snubbie or a 20 round auto with mag extension. Whatever you prefer and will carry.
I went from a 16 round pistol large enough I rarely carried it to a 7 round compact auto I did, and now I think one of the newer compacts that hold as much as that first pistol in a package no bigger than the second makes a lot of sense. All that said I just like small revolvers too soooooo.
Been shot at three times in the forest while hunting in Oregon. 1 completely an accident two were intentional. I think to scare me and my hunting partner out of the area. None were worth shooting back! But I do take my forest security much more seriously now.
If it was to scare me away and I knew it and I had every right to be there I'd shoot back
@@edgarburlyman738 of course you could shot back. Good luck proving that they shot at you in court or even shot first if you return fire. They could say you shot first, not back at them. Really the only thing to do unless you are really in danger is hunker down until things are safe.
@@DT-ww4gv Seriously. Paul even mentioned something like that in this video. It's insane and stupid for someone to give "warning shots" at all, especially over something as trivial as trespassing onto a wooded lot or because they want all of the game for themselves. But if the police and DA find out that you responded to "warning" shots by blowing their head off, you're going to have a nasty legal battle. And you may end up in prison and losing your voting and 2A rights.
Like Paul mentioned, if you can avoid a shootout, avoid the shootout.
@@edgarburlyman738aside from legal stuff, you’ve also just started a gunfight. a gunfight with someone who knows exactly where you are while you most likely only know what general direction they’re in
@@iCookCrystalMeth ... it would appear that edgar hasn't learned on of the most important concepts - choose your battles well.
I am in full agreement with Paul on the points raised in this presentation. I'd simply like to add one that I picked up as key while training bodyguards for the U.N. and other NGO's working in dangerous places.
It is absolutely correct that avoidance is the key to safety, but before you can effectively avoid something, you must be aware of it. This is why we train what are known as Close Protection Officers so heavily in awareness of their surroundings as a first step. This has applications in everday life that go well beyond surviving a self-defense shooting. If properly applied, you'll avoid car accidents or even tripping and doing a face plant on uneven sidewalk. In class we teach this order of priorities: Awareness, Avoidance, Evasion, and finally (and only if absolutely necessary) Resistance.
In general, and although there are exceptions, if you find yourself as a private citizen drawing your firearm, you have probably had a failure in one of the first three priorities. When you are at home, or other secured location, we substitute barriers to entry and notification of same for full-time awareness. Everyone has to sleep sometime.
Finally, with regard to Paul's advice to "SHUT UP!", I was in law enforcement for 30 years. Truer words were never spoken. When I was a rookie, I had an old school homicide detective who was famous for clearing cases tell me, "It's almost impossible for me to get you convicted of murder unless you help. So keep your mouth shut!" That goes for social media as well.
...all good points but your last "That goes for social media as well". Here we are documenting what we think for anyone with bad intentions to use against us. Sharing on social media can be hazardous to your freedom but is essential to get the word out - just don't go about bragging on things you shouldn't.
@@78tag Well said. Perhaps I should have been more clear. I was referring to the idiots who post on social media such things as "I don't call 911" or "Dead men tell no tales" or even worse. Such statements are routinely used in criminal prosecutions and almost alays shock the conscience of jury members. Take care.
I especially resonate with point 4. I didn't know how I would be "willing" in that situation until it already happened to me, and it happened before I owned a firearm. I was accosted by three individuals who had the misconception that because there were more of them, they had a right to take my belongings from me. They also had taken a fencing t-stake from the side of the road to use as a makeshift weapon, and had me backed into both a figurative and literal dead-end. At that point, it snapped together that it was either me, or them, and I took the initiative to charge the guy who had the weapon, wrest it from him, and use it to make sure none of them would assault or follow me away.
I don't know if those people survived. I don't care if they did, either; they forced me to a choice between my life and theirs, and I don't feel guilty about choosing mine.
I'm sorry they put you in what must surely have been a traumatic situation to remember long since.
@@CheeseDanish85 It's been 15 years, and I still won't forget it.
It taught me the most important lesson of my life; I actually value my life, and I'm willing to protect it.
Thank you for your kindness.
Ahem. We are, of course, recounting a fictional story for entertainment/educational purpose. In no way, should the referenced statement be taken as a confession or an incident that really happened for any prosecutor to use against Xanatrix. Pure fiction for education purposes.
@@kgjung2310 Yup, pure fiction. Tip 5 and all that.
@@Xanatrix
Pure fiction, you did make it up.
I do this for a living.
Youd know wether you killed 3 people or not🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Pop tarts are horrible, but I can't stop buying them because of Paul. 😊
YES HIT 1 MILLION! We love you and your content Paul. There are no others like you. Salute!
Thanks. Your, "No...I'd light the match first!" had me cracking up.
I think point 5 is not just a great point for self defense shootings but just life in general. Saying as little as possible means more than saying 10 different excuses
During medical training, one of my professors casually said, listen twice as much as you speak. A very interesting way to live.
Not speaking to the police only makes you seem more guilty (you're already guilty). If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear. Only a criminal would need a lawyer. And other things police say.
@Serahpin thats exactly what the police are going to say when they try to gas light and make you look guilty. Classic tactic. To anyone who is reading this dont listen to this guy, listen to Paul, and SHUT UP!
@@Sgt.ArchDornan ACAB.
@@Sgt.ArchDornan Read the last sentence again that Seraphin wrote.
Paul dropped some golden one liners in this video. "If youre going to if yourself to death, please do it somewhere else"
Dude, you seriously are one of the best channels out there. Clear, concise. I don't mind your... Shatner-esque..... pauses.
You deliver good info, and I gotta say; your dry sense of humor is super refreshing.
Good on ya, sir.
The firearm community could do well with more folks like you.
He has a dramatic pause to rival Calculon. I enjoy it.
I think, genuinely, that having these points made this way and in this manner makes this one of the most valuable presentations on the subject available. Thank you; this is a service to us all.
Thanks Mr Harrell for the knowledge you spread.
Is anyone going to talk about that smooth draw, reholster, repeat draw, and mag change all while talking and not missing a beat?
LEGEND
I never want to be in a situation where I need these tips, I hope I never am. Thanks for the information.
Excellent presentation, Paul. Surviving the self defense encounter is very important, but so is surviving the legal system that follows. You might have only a couple of seconds to decide the correct course of action that saves your life. The legal system will take days, weeks or more to decide if you were correct.
Paul's videos are much more interesting than this thread of replies
To Paul's point on #5, even if you did nothing wrong and the responding officers are competent and professional, being involved in a shooting (either direction) is traumatic and life changing for most individuals. You aren't going to be in the best state of mind in the moments/hours that follow to recall the necessary details accurately. Take a breath, get a lawyer, and have them walk you through the next unpleasant steps.
Hey Paul. Thoughts and prayers to you. We really appreciate all you do.
Thanks for discussing this important topic maturely and intelligently.
Point 5 is not to be taken lightly. Here's a real world example, a close friend of mine was arrested just after turning 18 after being stopped "randomly" by police in a residential neighborhood, during that breif encounter a neignbor called police and told them the man they are talking to outside her home is the same man who she saw burglarize another home nearby the night before. This was enough to arrest him question him for hours about "how he broke the window?" "what did he take?" amongst many other leading questions that already implied his guilt. They even went as far as claiming they had found his fingerprints inside the home on a light bulb. The case went all the way to trial and he told me many times he felt the best option may actually be to take the DA's plea deal even though he knew he was innocent because if he went to trial and was found guilty the sentence would be the maximum for "wasting their time" he held out and went to trial and thankfully he was acquitted but he said it could of just as easily went the other way ending with 4 years and a felony for a crime he didnt commit. Scary stuff...
I haven't even finished the first point yet, but thank you so much for pointing out that the first step in somebody's self defense plan is to *avoid any situations that could result in a self defense shooting.*
I plan on carrying soon, after having some really sketchy encounters on my motorcycle. But the cool thing about a motorcycle is I'm so small that I can usually find a gap and get the fuck out of there before the person has time to start an altercation.
The seriousness with the way he covered number 5 is noted and appreciated.
Pop-Tarts are back on the menu, boys…
Great presentation, years ago an old biker told me "hesitation kills, if you're going to do something do it." We were talking about driving defensively but it applies to a lot of different things. especially defensive shootings
Thank you Mr. Harrell! Your opinion is highly respected and I appreciate your taking the time to evaluate the Shatter Target.
Wyatt Earp did say “Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.”
I spent 8 years in the Air Force carrying a beretta every night for work. I spent countless hours training with that and various personal handguns. I now carry a smith and Wesson 642 with one reload and I can tell you I’m adequately prepared. Situational awareness is everything and I’d never take my family somewhere that gun wasn’t enough. Thanks for the video!
you're going to go up against an active shooter with your Smith & Wesson 642? Do some use of force simunition training. you'll find out you'll be under gunned so bad.
@@Frraht I have done plenty of force on force inside the military and out. I’m not going up against any active shooter unless they’re close enough to engage. It’s my job to get my family out of danger not go toe to toe with a nut case. If that’s your plan you should definitely rethink it considering running through an active shooter seen armed without a uniform and a badge will probably get you greased as easily as the shooter.
@@mreverythingmagnum oh so you only carry for the occasional mugger?
@@Frraht mugger, carjacker, crack head, guy with a gun, guy with a knife, whatever it may be. Your argument is moot unless you carry and ar15 every day but… what if there’s a sniper! 🤣 I think your the what if yourself to death kind of guy he was talking about.
@@Frraht Your "comedy" act is a flop, junior.
Great presentation. Ayoob has one about post shooting conversations with police. There are a few things you can say, like “there are the witnesses” and “there is the evidence” (empty shell casings), along with “I am the complainant and I will sign a complaint” and “my life was in danger.” But most important is “I want to cooperate, all your questions will be answered within 24 hours, with my attorney present.” Then stop talking. Unfortunately, some police and prosecutors simply want to punish Someone. Whoever is closest to the Bad Thing will do. I’ve discussed this with my battle scarred ex-cop wife and my buddy of 50+ years, a retired King County cop. I’m showing my age, but I recall when some people found some half buried, water washed money at the mouth of a tributary to the Columbia, and turned it in. It was some of D.B. Cooper’s loot. In the absence of any other suspects, the FBI made those people’s lives a living hell. This is why smart people are not eager to get involved.
Pauls channel is my go to. Hes a real asset to the community.
Can't thank you enough Paul, you don't need to thank me for listening. All points very erstwhile but no. 5 most salient. I have to watch out for my own naivete.
The lack of frame cuts is incredible. So many videos I see have multiple cuts every few sentences, or even mid sentence. What a professional. Even when he’s drawing his firearms, it’s in the middle of long periods of speech. Very impressive.
A lawyer once told me that there is no way to talk yourself out of trouble with a police officer.
True. But you can definitely talk yourself into trouble.
yes - this is especially important for younger people who are very comfortable making a lot of comments on the internet. that stuff never goes away - if you ever get in trouble for something, a prosecutor WILL find ALL of your internet post history and attempt to use it to make a case for pre-meditation or at least reckless abandon.
Paul Harrell is by far the coolest Guntuber.
Paul on a monday ; best monday ever !
There is a lot more to self defense than being able to shoot accurately/quickly. I’m a pretty accomplished pistol shooter taking a lot of classes and competing regularly. I recently started taking weekly weapons based grappling and force on force training and it was a real eye opener. I suggest anyone that is serious about self defense to try these types of classes. Like me, you may not be as good as you think you are when the targets are actively fighting back.
Most often, when on-line, most of us making various comments, are simply blowing smoke, being facetious... and everyone knows it.
Sometimes folks get angry, and say stuff to lower their blood pressure.... you know. Additionally, facts or evidence is one thing; Interpretation (in context) of that evidence, facts, et al.... is up to one's own objectivity or bias, whichever comes first. Excellent presentation !! Thank you, Colonel. You're in our prayers...and take your natural supplements. Blessings.
If the police are responding to a shooting, shots fired or similar call and when they show up, you do not want to be hovering over a dead body with a gun in your hand.
Without watching beyond the intro, can already say with certainty, Paul will say, the best way to survive is to avoid them in the first place if possible.
I mean, it's pretty obvious for anyone with any amount of common sense.
@@trikstari7687Common sense??? Who has that? Not many perps.
indeed
Dont be somewhere or don't be doing something is always the first layer of the survival onion or the first slice of cheese in the (Dr Reasons) Swiss cheese model of avoiding incidents.
Yup. Avoid the four S's or is it Five S's:
Stupid Places at
Stupid Times
Stupid People
Stupid Activities
Paul. After a life well lived. May the Lord keep and protect you, Amen.
This video should be required viewing by every potential gun owner, and reviewed every year by every present gun owner. It is by far the best coverage of reality. Situational awareness , avoidance. Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it, combat accuracy and Will to live, Do not talk to cops or Anyone, talk only to your lawyer.
I totally agree with Paul's opening sequence, "Pop-Tarts, where a man belongs!" Great video, spot-on advice. Thank you, Mr. Harrell.
*FIDELIS AD MORTEM*
Thank you Paul for the sound instruction clearly given. Praying for your health.
New 30 minute paul harrel kino? In this moment I am euphoric
Hey Paul. Thanks for another great video. I'm a wildlife educator responsible for instruction in the shooting sports. It isn't outr mandate to instruct on self defense issues, but as you can probably imagine, that's what we get asked about the most. I'm happy to say that this video will be the one I recommend from now on. To the point and presented with reason and rationale. You're a true gem in this field filled with bluster and bravado. Neither of which will help when fighting for your life and freedom. Well done as always. Oh yeah... Col. Jeff Cooper was quoted as saying "Take your time in a gunfight, but do it quickly. "
I definitely agree that the best defense is to not be there in the first place. The guy who said don’t go anywhere with a gun you would not go without a gun. Best saying I’ve ever heard.
One of your best presentations Paul. It's a very complicated subject. As for The Shootist, it's just a fine movie and a cap on the legendary career that John Wayne had as an actor. So much so that he is still remembered fondly some 44 years after his passing on.
Good advice, Paul. Especially avoidance.
I have self-care thoughts to share: Be familiar with how your body reacts to adrenaline rushes and blood loss. If donating blood makes you queasy, then let that motivate you to place a high priority on being prepared to control your own bleeding, and doing so as quickly as you can if you get injured. If stress and adrenaline make it difficult for you to hear, see, and think (common problems for many people), find a safe way to practice blowing off stress/adrenaline so you can manage better in a crisis.
I can say from first hand experience...Paul's advice and presentations helped me to be prepared deal with a self defense situation when I had to deploy my firearm to stop the threat.
Having recently served on a grand jury, I'd say this: People on grand juries assume absolutely that police are both pure of heart and experts in reading the minds and intents of those accused. Most obvious examples being possession of tools in their vehicle equals 'burglary tools' and more narcotics than is likely to be consumed in a day is 'intent to distribute'. People on a grand jury to indict mostly just nod and agree, and it only takes 8 of 12 to proceed with the indictment. I presented my objections on some cases, but each time 8 or more just deferred to the cops. It's a virtually unstoppable rubber stamp factory.
Am I the only one that would love to see a Paul Harrell and H R Funk collaboration?
During the first few minutes of this video I was thinking of Wyatt Earp, especially when you mentioned slow and accurate vs fast and wild. Then you mentioned his name, and this became the most important video that I've watched in my entire life. Thank you for explaining this so clearly!
#6 situational awareness.
Thank you for reminding us of the right to remain alive when a criminal encounter could not be avoided.
He made it to 1M.