Once again, you have not won a prize, that's a scam. There has also been people impersonating me, asking for donations. That's a scam too.

There's more views on the long version than the short version 3 minutes after both are published. The people want more Paul

When the title has "long version" in the name, you know its going to be a good Paul video.

The advice of “don’t be that guy” while admitting you’re “that guy” when it come to Audi’s is an extreme example of how honest Paul’s videos are. Love it!

The real men are obviously here watching the long version

Am I the only one who gets genuinely excited when Paul says, “Most of what I’m going to do today is talk.”?

My father, former Master Sergeant, gave me the "You have to have confidence in your gear" talk. The second half of his version was "so push it till it breaks well before you need it, then get them to issue you another one. You'll know exactly how far you can trust it at that point." (Second great piece of advice : "When they ask for volunteers, raise your hand. You'll get a wider range of experiences and will get known as the effective guy. Everyone is afraid to volunteer, it's low hanging fruit.) (Third piece : "The personal kit the military gives you is your parade kit. Lock that stuff in a closet and spend your first paycheck at the pawn shop getting worn in gear you can actually get dirty ")

Imagine going to the dentist and you hear " pardon the drilling noises in the background we're at a live dentist's office today"

“If you’re going to tell me how bad, dumb, and stupid I am, please put a little bit of effort into knowing what you are talking about.” That’s just classic.

Paul Harrell is a national treasure 🪙

gulf war veteran here. The good old fashioned M16 a2 was one We slept with, cleaned more than we cleaned ourselves, We were useless without our rifle and our rifle was useless without us. Paul harrell puts into prospective

"I've killed two deer with that ammunition." Deer in the background looks up suddenly. You just can't plan that.

I’m retired from 30 years of law enforcement. I personally were involved in 5 shootings and I learned afterwards that you have to live with it. Every shooting I was involved in happened so quick that you acted on training I had.

-*Sees long and short version and long version of a video* -*Immediately clicks long version*

In a day & age where most KZfaq videos are no longer than 5 minutes, it's great to have a video with just pure quiet nature and a one-on-one from the narrator. A video which takes a step back and slows down. Thank you!

I think it's rare to find someone who thinks before they speak. This man is one of them. He's very thoughtful and seems to choose his words wisely. Wow! What kind of channel have I stumbled upon? One I can learn from, most definitely.

Still the best gun channel on KZfaq. Thanks for all you’ve taught me, Paul!

Paul, I want you to understand that anyone who sees this is watching YOUR video. They've come to listen to you talk. That's the only reason they're here.

I have great trust in Paul's beliefs related to firearms

"I've killed two deer with it" Deer In background: 0.o

The meat target has given me a lot of confidence in Winchester's cheap hollow points. And a lot of suspicion for the wild claims about more expensive ammunition.

You call it the "long version" but those of us who know better will be watching the "extended cut" of both the long and short versions, even though the one will cover all the info of the other. Keep 'em coming, Paul!

You are the Bob Ross of firearms instruction and teaching of (a)-typical survival measures. Thank you for all you do.

8:24 - "Imperial Evidence" defined as when there is a stormtrooper nearby :) Just fooling around, love you Paul

After watching the short version I'm ready for the long one.

This video came out at a very appropriate time for me. A few months ago I purchased a Bersa Thunder 380 CC. My initial impressions of the gun were extremely good; I found it easy to use, comfortable to handle, I liked the action, and I could shoot it accurately. Two weeks ago, that all changed. I was at the range practicing with it and the slide stop fractured. The gun is still under warranty, but UPS and FedEx will not ship guns anymore, even though warranty service shipping is legal. So, that left me with an FFL transfer as the only option, with the combined fees of shipping and transfer being around one hundred dollars. So, I have been debating if I want to spend the hundred dollars and send the gun to get warranty serviced, or if I should just save the money to buy something better. I realized though, that I will never trust that gun again, every time I fire it I will wonder if the slide stop will fracture again. Even if they send me a new one instead of repairing it, I will still wonder if that failure was a one off and I just got unlucky, or if it will happen with that new gun. Even worse, my friend owns a Bersa Thunder 380 (Not the CC version) and three times now a spring has jumped its track in it, rendering it completely non functional. So at this point I want nothing to do with Bersa. After watching this video, and realizing that I will NEVER trust that gun again or any Bersa for that matter, I think I will save the money and put it towards something better.

I think we’re all “that guy” in some aspect of our lives. Great stuff Paul, as usual!

Hopefully this little experiment proves to Paul we really do enjoy listening to him go on ad nauseam, Shatneresque ……. pauses … and all.

I didn't even consider "the short version" I want as much of Paul as I can get.

"I've killed two deer with this gun." -Paul Harrell "..." -Deer in background.

This is the only channel where I will never skip a video regardless of how long it is. Love the content, Paul

Paul: "What do you do if your firearm fails to achieve your confidence? " Lonely Island: "I threw it on the grouuuund! I'm not a part of your system! I'm an aduuuult!"

‘Don’t know, really don’t care.” Well said paul.

I would love to listen to an hour long video of Paul talk about gardening. I know nothing about gardening, but I want to learn, and Paul makes things easy to understand.

You and audis, is like me and subarus. After me and 3 people i know got engine knocks, couldnt give me one without me selling it or trading it. Also the deer in the background @ 23:00 is awesome. One time while shooting at an outdoor range in Florida at dawn, right before the first siren of the morning went off for the range to go hot, a Florida panther walked through the 75yr range. One of the coolest moments of my life. They shut the range down for 2 hours after that moment, and we were all okay with that.

The "long" version is still too short! I can listen to Paul for hour's. 🇺🇸

In the age of 'information overload', it's always good to just get re-grounded in basic sensible principles. Another excellent presentation.

I was a guy who was a “revolver” guy growing up and in to my 40s (Im in my 60’s now)then I bought my first semi auto handgun and spent hours at the range shooting so I came to like them.. 1911’s are my fav’s, although I still love shooting revolvers so I just have both and enjoy shooting.. Thanks for the great video.

Paul: nobody wants to listen to my dawn of time explanations. Everyone: yes we do.

It's Paul Harrell. I'll be watching both versions. (Just watched the Short Version and now I'm watching the Long Version).

Based on my roommate's Audi... nothing has changed

I don't always watch a 40 minute long video, but when I do, its a Paul Harrell video

Let's get all the Patreon people to buy Paul an Audi. Should be a fun video.

Trust but verify.

Only true Harrellers click the long version first ‼🗣💯

This is one of the most intellectual comment sections I've ever encountered. You draw a smart crowd, good sir.

Paul, I like to listen to you because of topics you speak about (well, guns, obviously) and because you speak very clearly and audibly and thanks to that I can learn English. Besst greetings from Poland! 🇵🇱🇺🇲

Long version club

under no circumstances should any viewers of this channel select the short version

I think the view counts speak for themselves. More than twice as many people want the long version as the short one. As long as it's not too much trouble I think having both versions isn't a terrible idea. Though you got 2x as many views on this one as the other, there are still people who prefer the shorter version. I enjoy that you didn't compromise on your vision for the video just to make is shorter.

Paul, you are a national treasure. Thank you for the unparalleled insights and education that you provide us here in your videos. You're a fine man, Sir. The nation needs more men like you. (Plus we all love your equally unparalleled humor!)

As a former avid anti-glocker; these words strike deep!

I've watched both the short and long versions of this video. I do not regret it.

Thank you my friend! 💌 Respect

The deer at 23:00 had no confidence the ammo was effective ;-)

That dog story was crazy. I've had to put down two different dogs and a single shot in the base of skull with a .22 lr did the trick. Surviving a shot through the ear with .38 spl is nuts. Glad the dog lived.

I carry a Glock and I never have confidence issues. I appreciate the l long version Paul!

I trust my 226 , mags are easy to take apart and clean and thousands of rounds with no failures earned my faith.

The tree Paul sits on: Uh oh. This is gonna be a while.

When you were telling us about the cop who shot the threat through the thorax, I half expected you to say the bullet was stopped by the first layer of fleece.

Highly recommend this long/short version. Not only do you get 2 videos but I'd bet different people will watch either or.

“I’ve killed two deer with this ammunition” The two deer behind his left elbow: “do what now?”

I replaced windshields with my dad for a long time. Audis always had ridiculous over engineered nonsense to take apart before we could remove the windshield. Sad to hear that the problem is so prevalent through time. Love to hear from you sir. 🎉

Extreme truth in the analysis of this video. Case in point. 28 years as a peace officer, after 3 years combat in S.E.Asia as a soldier. Several engagements in the field in both professions. My personal conclusions in them: As a soldier, I had trust in my M14 over the other's M16, based upon personal use and experience. As a peace officer, with three shootings during my career, the S&W .357Mag Mod 28 saw me through them all. Other officers, armed with a 9mm, expensed 8 to 10 rounds from the 9mm to drop the suspect. I ended my fights with one round from my 357Mag. Conclusion; 9mm was insufficient to stop the threat. Then when revolvers were no longer allowed, and the 9mm autoloaders were issued, I had zero confidence or trust in them. Am "I that guy"? Draw your own conclusions. But you're not going to find a plastic striker fired 9mm in my safe. But there's lots of 357Mag revolvers and 45 Colts to tell you about what I trust. 'Nuff said I believe. Ranger, out.....

Twice as many people prefer the what you call the long version as the short version. Viewers can feel more confidence in a long version as it has a longer insight radius and affords more time to address the targets.

Woot love storytime with Paul Harrell

"six-inch forty four magnum, seek professional help"... okay, that made me smile.

Oh, and PS, the long version was well worth it.

Thanks for doing this video Paul! I’ve recently tried getting my wife into firearms for the purpose of self defense for the past few months. I’ve tried getting her into 9mm, .357, and .380. She’s grown quite fond of the Sig Sauer P365-380 despite many “firearm experts” claiming that .380 is not an effective round for home defense. Nevertheless, her grouping on .380 is far and away better than my own grouping on .45 ACP despite having far more experience in firearms than her. I’ve been shooting guns since I was 12 and she started last year. Hardy harr all you want about my inability to group accurately on .45 ACP but I feel much better about her firing accurately at 10 yards with .380 100 grain than I do firing .45 ACP at the same distance. That’s why my home defense gun is a 9mm.

The long version. Because TRUST takes a while to build.

Ass an retired L.E.O. and combat vet I have been in many shootings and battles knife and other. I have use d wheel guns and autos with confidence. The tool and training mean more than the type and caliber. And I knew Bill Shatner well and I love his way of speaking.

Watched both videos short and long version. Also like the cinematic movie look 24fps. Professional production quality. 📷👍

I’m more concerned with hitting my target and not missing than I am with over penetration

Thank you sir. Out of all the long format on YT yours are the only ones I watch end to end.

In hindsight through all these years Paul has taught me more than any “high speed “instructor will ever teach me

Great vid, Ty. Ditto on Audis.... (Gramps used to say, "There's three things one can't change about man: his politics, his religion, and the car he drives...")

Ok in my defense, this version wasn't available to me until a good bit after I finished watching the short one. I'm grateful for every minute of this version. ALL of the info and education Paul has shared with us is vital, but I'd place this presentation as one of the more important ones he's ever published.

Well I'm definitely that guy. The only two calibers that I'm perfectly comfortable with are the 357 mag and the 45 acp . I've got a Ruger EC9s 7+1 micro 9mm, but I very seldom carry it anywhere outside the house. I know that it's 100% reliable, hits where I aim it and has the "best" self defense rounds available. But I've had mixed results when dealing with garbage bandits. Sometimes it only takes a single round, but other times it takes several rounds. My 45 on the other hand has always done the job with a single round using high quality HPs. I've also put over 1400 rounds through my 4" aluminum frame 1911 45 in two years with exactly four malfunctions and all four were the result of using a cheap ProMag seven round mag. With my Chip McCormick eight round mags, that little 1911 has run every kind of ammo I could get my hands on, from Browning FMJs to steel case Russian FMJs and everything in between. 185 gr,200 gr,210 gr,220 gr and 230 gr FMJs and HPs. I know that it will always go boom every time I pull the trigger. I trust my life completely with pistol. I've never trusted a 9mm and I never will. And I'm not going to change my mind. Every woods hunter knows that at close range, a big heavy bullet traveling at modest speed will drop a deer faster than a small light bullet going much faster. I've seen that with my own eyes several times. A cousin I used to hunt with always carried a 270 Winchester with 130 gr bullets and I always carried a Marlin 336 in 30-30 with 170 gr Remington Core Loked bullets. We killed several deer together and the majority of the time, the deer he shot would run several yards while the ones I shot in the same place dropped right where they stood. Mine had less meat damage also. The statistics charts also show that a 45 has a higher one shot stop rating than a 9mm. The king of one shot stop ratings is the good ol 357 mag. Since it's been around since 1935,there's a huge amount of data to back that claim up. Actually, that's the caliber I wanted most when I got enough money to buy a high quality carry gun. Unfortunately that was in 2020 . I went to every gun shop in my little town and the only 357s that I could find were Taurus snubbies. I refuse to trust my life with a Taurus. Ever. I really wanted a Ruger GP100 357 with a 4" barrel. I'd settled for a S&W,but in 2020 the pickings were very slim here in the NC mountains. So when I found a Springfield Range Officer 1911 45, I grabbed it. I just barely missed the same pistol except that the one I missed was a full sized, steel framed model. That would have been my choice. +P rated and then I would have ordered a Wilson Combat 45 Super barrel and spring and a 460 Rowland conversion. That would have been a great all purpose rig. You can shoot standard 45 acp in a 45 Super barrel and switch to the 460 for deer hunting and black bear defense. For anyone that's not familiar with the 460, it's got more energy than a 44 mag and leaves the 10mm in the dust. Plus it's a heavier, larger bullet diameter. Even Alaskan guides are starting to go with the 460. Well, maybe someday. It ultimately comes down to what each individual feels like what's appropriate for their particular lifestyle. I love all guns, but I will always be a 357 and 45 man when it comes to my EDC. That's what makes our community so great. So many choices and never enough money to get em all. Another great video Paul. I look forward to the next one.

This is the highest example of advice I have come across so far.

Legends are remembered forever.

Long version or short version? Hmm. Paul Harrell is telling the story=Long Version!

Always good to hear from you paul.

I used to be an automechanic and fully agree on the Audi opinion

long live the long version

my fave gun guy...impressive background, real world experience & a great teacher with a witty sense of humor!!!

Watched short to get the outline. Love the long version more! Great point on if you have a gun you don't trust and have faith in, get rid of it! I have gotten rid of many that everyone says "it's the best". And my edc is one people dog on.....but it's money all day long!

I personally carry a newer, 4-5 year old, rock island armory 1911 fulls size government model, I carry hornady critical duty, +p ballistic tipped hollowpoint, is wilson combat 8 round single stacked magazines. I have fired hundreds of rounds through these magazines with that ammo and that firearm and have had zero failures. I fully trust that firearm with those mags and that ammunition. I've had more then one person tell me its not enough ammo. I know I can resolve any self defense situation with that setup with that amount of ammunition. Having blind faith in your firearm is dangerous, so get out there, put that baby to the test and make it prove itself to you. Keep up the good work Paul!

Paul doesn't realize I stop by just specifically to hear him talk.....👍🇺🇸

thanks paul :)

I'm a pretty new gun owner taking my first training classes and thinking a lot about what is adequate, affordable and appropriate for concealed carry. This is really good about sorting signal from noise. Good video as always. I'm probably not the average target audience of this and other gun channels, but this is absolutely my favorite.

Great video. Thanks Paul !

a good point... things change.

I have always enjoyed the way you present information. I spent almost 18 years in the Army. So the last 6 I carried the Beretta M9. At first I didn't have a lot of faith in the caliber. I had seen the results of the over pentation. As I became more familiar with the weapon and caliber I developed trust and faith that when I pulled the trigger it would fire. I never had a malfunction with the Beretta. Before that I was issued a M203 and absolutely loved it. I'm not a big fan of the 5.56, but it's what I had so it was what I used. I'm sorry for rambling. Now my choice is a S&W 40 caliber. I also like the 357 mag.

Yay, story time with uncle Paul.

I love the 4k format, and the content, and all of it!

Had someone pull a gun on me once but in this country we aren’t allowed to proportionally defend ourselves so I just had to put up with it and hope for the best.

Very good video. I trust my EDC. I have put about 500 rounds through it every year since I bought it. The first year I ran 1000 rounds through it and 200 rounds of my chosen EDC ammunition before I started carring it. I have had 3 miss feeds and all were my fault!. I trust it and the ammo because I proved it to be trustworthy.

Paul is like a cow bell; we need more!

I fucking love this channel

The long versions are my favorite. They have all the information that I crave with all the nuisances I've come to expect(Shatner pauses, transposed syllables, and long-winded stories). You're the best and my favorite KZfaqr!! Your lessons are invaluable. Thanks for all you do!