Several people have suggested opening the action before lowering the hammer. That may be a good idea, but my gun won't open while the hammer is cocked. I really do know how to operate my own gun. Also, we don't fake or fudge anything. The suggestion that the deer are computer generated is the epitome of stupid.

I like how the deer showed up towards the end completely unperturbed, like "Oh, Paul's doing a lesson, we're cool."

Filmed in front of a live studio audience 😂 Love it

I've said it before and I'll say it again. The deer know when they're in season. I was in California for unrelated reasons, and I kept seeing the deer all over this trailer park. One of the residents was very excited to go after this one big brazen buck that ate all the flowers out of everyone's flower beds. Well, the deer all disappeared the weekend before the season opened, but they were right back at it the weekend after the season ended. No one ever did get that buck, and not for lack of trying. Every time I see the deer in one of Paul's videos I can't help but remember that experience.

When Paul speaks, even the deer pays attention!

I don't have a double coach gun, but I am never going to forget "Right up front, Left behind."

The Buck Fever impression was well played. Thanks.

I am very Thankful for my father for teaching me basic gun safety. Secondly I am Thankful for Paul Harrell for refreshing my training.

8:10 Deer equivalent of seeing someone from the other side of a battle you were in after the war is over. They can't decide if he's still a threat, or if he's friendly.

Paul Harrell doesn't have to "hunt" deer. They come to him! Thanks for another great video. I love my(hammerless) coach gun.

The deer heard a gunshot and gave up. They know its Paul

The deer came for the Shatneresque pauses and tedious chronograph readings.

“Be careful guys… oh nevermind it’s just Paul talking about hunting.” - the deer probably.

So epic the deer just hanging out with Paul. Man Paul must get a ton of know it alls trying to tell him how to do things with guns. The patience he has is very commendable.

Paul is always informative analytical and entertaining, my favorite gun channel on KZfaq!!

“Be vewy vewy quiet. I’m hunting soda jugs.” 😊

I enjoyed watching this, even though I don't now, and likely never will, own a side-by-side shotgun. I also liked how the whole herd of deer came up to see what Paul was doing

I love it, Paul has sarcasm within the first sentence of the video. Great video, shows how not to cock up when shooting off your shotgun so you don't shoot off your own shoe. Even the Deer were impressed

My Dad let me use a 20ga single shot gun when I was young for rabbits or doves. It had a hammer. He showed me how it worked and for a couple of years I only used it with him in attendance. That single shot taught me safety and marksmanship. Dad would always do an AAR (an after action review, not a report, as a report is written). When he felt I was ready, I could take the gun out hunting alone, but I had to let him know what I was doing and where I was going. We had special sessions on shooting deer with slugs. He would draw a life-sized doe outline on a piece of cardboard and staple it to a wooden frame. I have never had a double barrel gun. I like Paul's approach here. He stressed safety and it made perfect sense to me. He reminded me of my Dad in how he explained things. I am 65 now, and Dad is gone, but his lessons are not.

Perfect way to end a Sunday! 🙂

I really appreciate Paul hiring deer as extras for his videos.

Paul is the only guy who shoots and then has deer show up to watch the festivities.

Love the deer foraging behind the man giving deer hunting advice

I like when your deer heard shows up for some information. Your coach gun is a keeper, thanks for the video.

Never had buck fever before, until this last year. On the last day of bow season I shot a large bodied, crap rack buck, thing just walked off about 15 yards and died. It's buddies were just standing there looking up at me in the stand. I was just sitting there for 30 minutes, whole tree shaking from me shivering, with 8 deer looking up at me. Fun times...

Post soda jug shot: I've been watch Paul for years, and that's the most animated I've EVER seen him.

I love the way deer are often wandering around in the background of Paul's videos. When I was in the Army stationed at West Fort Hood, every day there would be deer between the runway and the taxiway. When we drove off the airfield, there would be deer in a field next to the road. Until the start of deer season. Then the deer would disappear for two weeks. But the day after hunting season ended, there would be deer next to the runway and deer in the field. It was like the deer had the hunting schedule.

I am from Ireland. This helps me a lot. Thank you.

The presentation is second to none, but the acting? Absolutely peerless. Thanks Paul

The portrayal of someone whoopty doing over getting a hit is even more hilarious the way Paul did it

Paul is the Grandpa we all need.

Been a wild wacky family stuffed weekend and what a beautiful way to go out with a Paul Harrell video! Infotainment at a peak level.

My old boss was a Vietnam Vet. He was one of the few that didn't mind talking about it, so I was always picking his brain about some of the minor details that the mainstream glosses over. One of the things he told me that one of his buddies completed his tour and was shipping back home. Before he left, he gave him his rig. One of the main center pieces was his sawed off shotgun. It was a coachgun like this, but only in 20 ga. and it had the stock sawed off and the barrels also cut down to about a foot long. He made a custom holster that rode below his service pistol holster and strapped to the side of his leg. He said it was his go to when it very close contact because of it's massive spread from the muzzle. If nothing else it would buy him enough time to get his primary and secondary firearms out and in play. A face full of birdshot may not be lethal, but it would take the fight out of anyone, and his VC enemy was no different. Now, that was war, please don't do that for a self defense option. I wanted to show that the coachgun is a very strong weapon of war and it's power.

Just a suggestion. If you ever try to polish out that chamber, work it 'in and out', not 'around and around'. If you do it 'around and around' the polish grit will cut sideways micro grooves that work like the ribbing you see on some nails and work to grip the shell (on a microscopic level). If you polish 'in and out', those micro grooves will be less likely to 'grab'. The shell will be following the microgrooves instead of moving perpendicular to them. Might make that shell come out easier, unless it has rust pitting. Maybe you've tried this already. Anyway, might be worth a shot (ba doom ching). Just thought I'd toss that out there.

Love it….. “right out front or your left behind”. You learn something new every day. Thanks Paul.

Even wildlife shows up for Paul's videos....mad respect.

I like that the deer understand that Paul has proper trigger discipline.

I loved the "stunt deer!"

Thank you Paul for another excellent video. My first experience with "buck fever" was with a bow. Practiced all summer. Got to where I could hit the bullseye at fifty yards. Tracked the buck down. When the buck was within 30 feet, I shot ........ and the arrow was AT LEAST 10 feet above his back. Since he was "in season" that buck didn't stick around.... only buck I came across that year. LOVE how the deer wander through your range - even while you are shooting. They KNOW they are safe. Appreciate the "right up front, or left behind" mnemonic - best one I've heard for doubles. Keep up the good work!

How you can tell when it's not deer season .

Good video. Takes me back.😅 I have an old New York Arms hammer double 12 gauge, inherited from Dad. Once, he spotted ducks on the creek, stepped out with the guy from whom he got the gun. Now, though right handed, Dad shot shoulder arms lefty due to a bad right eye, and he had fairly thick fingers. He cocked both hammers. The ducks flew. BOOM! One duck goes down, thoroughly ballasted with shot, while the rest depart. His friend says “why didn’t you shoot the other barrel?” Dad rubs his shoulder and says in a pained voice, “I did!” Yep, cocking both and putting two fingers in the trigger guard can lead to excitement.🙄

Always the king of common sense and clear explanation. Thank you.

Cracks me up when you do a video and big game just meandering around behind you.

Lol , I love the deer listing to the lecture. It also felt a bit off without a PopTart advertisement. Always informative info here.

8:10 I love how those deer are just looking at him and then looking in the direction he's pointing going "who the heck is he talking to?" :)

I have an 1878 Stagecoach gun from Cimarron Firearms (TX), 12 GA, 3" chamber, double pipes, twin hammers, and tandem triggers. What a terrific firearm !!! Kicks like a buffalo, too !! Great presentation.

One reason I got into blackpowder was because I'd already spent so many years shooting various types of modern weapons, and I wanted to learn how to use another type of weapon. A side-by-side coach gun is another type of weapon I've thought of getting just to learn how to run a shotgun with external hammers, and this video has given me a lot of food for thought if I ever do get one. I had never even considered any of the issues raised in this video, and I'm glad I saw it.

The kill celebration impersonation was well worth the price of admission!

8:00 the 7 deer are part of the audience!!! Love seeing this. I ENVY anyone who has critters on their property. It's always a huge deal for a city boy like me to see wildlife. Example: I once lived in San Francisco for 3 years (well before the current lunacy.) I'd go running after work by some golf courses in the northwest corner of the city. Every once in a while I'd see a hawk, a coyote or a raccoon, and I loved seeing them.

Paul getting photo bombed by his deer friends again. Priceless!

Great explanation of your method. Too often, well-respected gun people don't feel the need to explain their techniques and everyone loses out because there is a lot to learn when a person's rationale is explained in detail. Thank you again for the fine content.

Thats actually a really well thought through protocol. This is whats great about growing up with a specific firearm. My kid is only 7 but hes had a SAA revolver and a lever action rossi for 2yrs now. I figured they were both safe, easy to understand, and reliable mechanisms for him to learn on. I hope they last him his whole life. He will also inherit my fathers and my own collections. If he doesnt want them, he could at least buy a house with the money. 😂

That was priceless. Talking about deer hunting, with the deer in the background.

Deer like "Here you can see a wild Paul Harrel in his natural habitat."

The double barrel has always been a staple with me ever since I first watched Army of Darkness when I was a kid. No other shotgun or firearm for that matter was known as the "Boomstick" in my eyes, lol. Great presentation Paul and thanks for including the deer, that was cool to see!

When asked why I own that exact model of shotgun I always answer, "because of Jack Elam in the film Rio Lobo". For the record, I have never "wired the triggers back". Thank you for another excellent block of instruction.

Now I want a coach gun

The deer are stealthily observing Paul in his natural element…

You’re the best Paul. Happy Easter.

Those deer tracked you easy Paul!

8:10. LOL So funny to watch deer just casually walking around while Paul is discharging a very LOUD firearm. Another great presentation by a TRUE professional. Thank you, Sir!

Absolutely stunning wide shots of clear skies.

I like old fashioned firearms. There's an 'honesty' to them.

Paul, life took me out of the field a while ago. But i still enjoy watching you share your knowledge and philosophy. Thank you.

Paul knew the deer were there and no the camera person didn't sign language and no Paul doesn't have eyes in back of his head, he has a six sense. the deer were gathering intelligence to survive next season. any other questions? thanks for watching and thank you Paul!

So cool seeing those deer in the background! Thanks for the video 🙂

Thank you for answering that question. The deer are wondering when you'll put out the fruit buffet. You have some pretty fine acting skills as the guy that shot the soda jug !

Thank you for the great educational information, and advice. Where I live I'm having some difficulty in finding a double barrel 12 gauge coach gun. I did find a 20 gauge Stoeger. It doesn't have exposed hammers though. It does have the two triggers. I really like it for home defense. Once again thank you for your time and I find you have a wealth of knowledge.

The deer know how serious Paul takes his weapons safety 😉

seeing half a dozen deer just walk up right behind paul is hilarious

Those deer now know more about firearm safety than some gun owners I know.

Paul’s so awesome the deer flock to the sound of his gunfire. They know the dude abides

Thank you for yet another well done and informative video. Much Appreciated, good Sir.

Another fine presentation! Thanks, Paul!

“When Paul Harrell talks…. Everyone listens”. Even the deer.

Thanks,you reminded me of "doubling" guns,my father in law had a Stirlingworth Fox hammerless double trigger which occasionally would "double" just as a reminder it had to go to the smith for attention. It's mine now,fully refurbished and works like it was designed.🙃

Is Paul the greatest firearms instructor? I Think so.

Once again, thanks Paul for your wisdom and insight!

Love the casual deer getting a free show. You know Paul was eyeing them off and thinking about dinner.

Great content as always.

Happy Easter Paul! The upload is a treat to top off a good day

Thanks, Paul. I always learn something.

Thoroughly educational as always, thank you.

Another well made and informative video. Thank You Sir.

When you mentioned "buck fever", my mind instantly went to a story I read from someone about how their son ended up shooting himself in the head after shooting a deer and running towards it.

Thank you Paul and crew, needed this. Tough week. Don’t own a double barrel shotgun or plan to get one but I will watch absorb and enjoy the this content.

I smiled so hard when all those deer walked into the background

Paul in the woods is just as normal as a tree. The deer aren't spooked in the slightest.

Thank you. I learned a half-dozen things from this video. Then I was reminded of another score or so of shotgun facts. The most important reminder was "know your own gun." The deer herd in the background, within what looked like 100 feet of a man with a long gun, was a good laugh. For some reason, wildlife on American gun ranges are not as skittish as off the gun range. There's reasons for that. I can only guess. It is still funny that the deer were merely curious about what the funny man was doing on their dinner table instead of hiding until the man with the boom stick vanished. The things I learned from you apply to break-action guns of all types, whether they have one barrel or four. Yours had two barrels. Left barrel, rear trigger and right barrel/front trigger is something I didn't know because the only double barrel I owned 40 years ago was a Savage 311C in 12 gauge and it was a hammerless shotgun with ejectors and an automatic thumb safety (remember to push the safety OFF after closing the barrel). I didn't fire it enough to care which barrel went off first. I think that the right barrel was modified choke and the left barrel was full choke, but I distrust my memory. It makes a difference when the hunter overcomplicates his shooting process by loading two different shot sizes in his double barrel to maximize performance in that barrel. It also makes a difference when the game animal flees--the more-open choke is fired first at the shorter distance to increase hit probability and the tighter-choked barrel is fired at the longer distance to increase pattern density at that range. As I said, I didn't fire my double barrel enough to determine performance--I didn't even pattern the gun! Even with automatic ejectors (Savage Model 24, Winchester Model 37 and that 311) there was a technique to get the shells to clear the action--opened slowly and the automatic ejectors functioned as extractors only, requiring spent shells to be plucked out. The action had to be snapped open briskly. With the 311, slow opening permitted me to replace the spent shell without launching the live shell into tall grass. The major takeaway from your presentation: "Know your own gun!"

Give us more Paul Harrel 😂

Thank you for answering my question in such detail. Makes sense.

Deer in the background: “Pauls firearms safety tutorials are going to save a life one day…respect”

When will Paul share an anecdote explaining his deer whispering technique.. ?

Very interesting, you reminded me of things we were taught in our PAL class and some tips and tricks I had never known. Great video.

Another great video! Good information and beautiful backgrounds!

The real prize was the Shatner-esque pauses we made along the way.

Paul, I know you’re not likely to read this comment but your videos have always been amazing and I appreciate you greatly. You remind me of my grandfather and since his passing I’ve found your videos helpful in resurfacing old memories of him and I bonding over our shared interest. I want to thank you for helping me through this even if you don’t know you have.

I’ve accidentally pulled a trigger on a muzzle loader double . He makes a good point . You’d think 2 triggers would be a simple thing to master but it’s not especially when u have to cap em and decock em. So don’t be cocking both triggers .

The deer always like to photo-bomb Paul's videos. "Out front and left behind," I learned another tip from Paul. Excellent video.

When Paul gives a presentation, even Mother Nature sends emissaries to watch.