Meanwhile I'm sitting in Australia like... "Top Five Cricket Bats for Home Defence"

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

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.

Paul sleeps with a pillow under his Glock

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."

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.

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.

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.

Came here for info and left a fan of this man's personality.

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.

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.

Meanwhile I'm sitting in germany like... "Top Five Butter Knives for Home Defense".

this dude has such a soothing voice he is like the bob ross of firearms

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

Paul is the practical side of gun KZfaq. 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

This man destroyed a pair of shorts just to make a point. That's dedication.

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.

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.

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.

My left ear knows so much about home defense now.

The best part of being quarantined is catching up on Paul’s videos.

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!!!

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!

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

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.

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.

I love that he actually shot it in his pocket lol what a badass

he's so dry and funny it's great "forgive me if i repeat myself, if i repeat myself"

Dogs have the added benefit of protecting you from loneliness and sadness, far more frequent threats than bad men busting down the door.

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.

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 KZfaq algorithm suggested it to me. I subscribed within the first sixty seconds of the video. Keep up the fantastic work, sir! Thanks again!

"..bear with me if i repeat myself, *if i repeat myself* .."

You've heard of Dirty Harry. Now try Clean Harrell

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.

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 not a survivalist, or a hunter, or a gun guy, but I AM an information guy and your presentation is top-shelf.

"The boring part of the video where I talk" is where he really demonstrates, yep, this guy is genuinely a professional lol.

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.

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!

Shot out to the mister Rodgers of guns

"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 is amazing. That tip for a winchester 1897 is pure gold.

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.

I love how he said he killed a man once so calmly

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.

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🤷🏼‍♂️

Gotta say, as a firearms manufacturer, you make very good observations, thoughtful comments, and accurate useful advice.

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.

The least pretentious well informed source.

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 !

Thanks Paul for all your advice and work and service to us all! May God bless and keep you and yours.

I know we are in troubled times when KZfaq are recommending this sort of video in Australia where guns are banned

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!

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!!!

Extremely useful info, thanks Paul. Do what is best for your home and the lives who live within!

10:27 “ there’s a lot of people who have ventilated theirs roofs with guns like this” 😂😂

Paul Harrell: let's shoot it Intruder: * gets shot * Also Paul Harrell: *not bad at all ;D*

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.

Thank you for such a great informational video and all the ones you have done so far. Enjoy most all of them.

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.

"Bear with me if I repeat myself if I repeat myself."

Thank you so much for closing by emphasizing accurate risk assessment. People confuse the scariest scenarios with the most dangerous.

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 ☝️

When I started to play this video, I was a bit skeptical considering the amount of firearms "experts" that are on KZfaq. Nice to see a rational person who actually knows the subject he's talking about.

We really need a “Not bad at all” T-shirt

Paul love your presentations! Good advice, I am in the market for home defense in the shotgun group. Also I did sit through your mass shootings presentation explanation, nice job!!

As always you gave us another useful video that was Grounded in Reality, Facts, Common Sense,and Sweet Reason. Thank You Sir.

This man is down to earth, loose enough to be enjoyable yet serious enough to get his point across. Gotta love him

"You shouldn't be so paranoid about meeting my dad!" Her dad.

Love this video. Thanks for all you've done for the community and continue to do, Paul.

I find your videos clear, concise, informative and you don't ramble on. Keep up the good work!

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.

Obviously the most effective home defense solution is to wire your entire house with about 700 pounds of plastic explosives.

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.

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 !

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?

This man ruined some perfectly good PT shorts for us. What a legend.

Happy I found you on KZfaq. Thanks for the video. Regards from Brazil.

You are not only educational, you are quite entertaining! Thanks!

5:02 holy shit he just dropped that casually. this man is incredibly. absolutely metal

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.

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.

Love your sense of humor Paul, but also your common sense approach. Great video, as all of your videos are. Thanks!

This video got me to purchase a fire extinguisher. Thanks actually.

I like how he says halt. You've committed crimes against Skyrim and her people, what say you in your defence?

Very informative, and great conclusion to remind people that maybe the big expensive gun isn't the best/only defense. I like ya, sir.

Great point about the batteries, I'm gonna go check mne right now, Thank you!

" it did not work and I ended up having to kill someone ".... if I had a dollar for every time I've said that

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?

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!

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.

"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.

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."_

I look up to this man like a father. I really hope you pull through, paul. Many prayers

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.

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 don't often sit and watch KZfaq videos that push 20 minutes. But your videos command attention. You have common sense, experience, good judgement (imho), logical train of thought, you're well-spoken and you seem genuinely sincere. Thanks for the hours you've spent making, editing and uploading these videos so that we KZfaqrs can watch them for free. Your efforts are appreciated.

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.