Frequently Asked Questions Part 7 (700k Subscriber Special)

[@Mjdeben]

To any newcomers: Even though paul says it's OK to "Skip Ahead," NEVER skip ahead.

[@stevepalincsar4273]

The long version is always worth sticking around for.

[@eddyflo2978]

It’s blasphemy

[@thebigokie6.4_392]

The only reason we watch Paul is because of his long explanations and Shatner-esque pauses. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@edmundscycles1]

@@thebigokie6.4_392 and soda jugs in his back pocket .

[@dereksandhoefner9585]

Never skip ahead, and no...you can't find his magic shooting jacket that just produces handguns and ammo anywhere.

[@shootinitstraight4162]

This is by FAR the best gun channel on KZbin. A bit of dry humor coupled with TONS of valuable information and education. Congrats on 700k Paul, you've earned it 👍

[@TonyFromChicago_]

Like a Seinfeld, that could end you.

[@CP_BlessedDad]

That's what you might call, "an opinion". Is it really "the best"? Well, that depends on a few factors; entertainment, interpretation, factual information, personal bias and so on. That said, I happen to Completely Agree With You but whether or not that makes a significant difference or not - That's for you to decide.

[@alphawolfgang173]

@@CP_BlessedDad lol. semi subtle but well placed.

[@YELLTELL]

Should be 7 million subscriber special!!!!

[@privateer454]

Now that he's officially been nominated, let's all make sure we go vote for Paul for "Best Gun Reviewer" when the voting opens over the The Gundies!

[@lordw9609]

I never take Paul's advice to fast forward. His conversation is too good to miss anything

[@ChristopherKnN]

The only buttons worthwhile on this channel are play, pause, and rewind.

[@cameronszwec]

Whenever he says "I could go on for (X)." but he only goes on for a fraction of that time, I'm disappointed that it wasn't longer. What wisdom is he withholding?

[@ritotron5752]

@@cameronszwec okay then, keep your secrets gun sensei

[@leokimvideo]

I love Pauls very dry humour. He constantly addresses the trolls in a variety of ways. It's a gun channel that soda jugs live in fear of.

[@dmgroberts5471]

I've always found Paul's continuing lack of enthusiasm for the Taurus Judge hilarious. It amazes me just how much distain he can convey in a deadpan tone and very little change in expression. I forget which video it was, but there was one revolver video where he shoots a bunch of revolvers, then meticulously breaks down their performance - as he does - then when he gets to the Judge, he just flatly says, "and once again, the Taurus Judge fails to accomplish anything." For whatever reason, I've always found that simple statement hugely funny.

[@mfranssens]

“This is you” It’s a soda jug I look away in shame

[@Vaw.]

Me about 5 years ago: “Oh sweet, so that’s the difference between a few .357 revolvers, awesome” Me now: “I see, I’ll light the time delayed fuses with Camels, not Newports”

[@dhsonsoutdoors5940]

Best comment by far

[@dftdbs1010]

Just buy pipe tobacco, an 8 dollar roller, and some rolling paper and roll them. If you roll them loosely, it works every time.

[@FNG_Star]

"Often people look at me and assume I am of sub standard intellect, this is also exacerbated by the....dorky glasses." The level of self awareness portrays a far high intellect that those dorky glasses would project. This man is a genius.

[@ChristopherKnN]

A perfect example of "judge by the character" instead of by appearance. Paul is definitely not aspiring to check any "woke" boxes. Even though I disagree with Paul's self characterization. He looks experienced, not of low intellect.

[@sergisamongas]

I dunno, when i wear glasses, people assume I have a college degree.

[@codybill24]

I have to be honest, every time I hear him say "let me tell you an anecdote" I get a little excited. It's definitely not the absolute best part of this channel, but it's something that I thoroughly enjoy.

[@Quantum_Zebra]

He has the best stories

[@timfoil2319]

It’s hilarious how you always say “these are soda jugs and represent you”. Not this represents a human body or a bad guy. No, this represents YOU. Makes me smile every time.

[@JohnDoe-on6ru]

WITHOUT THESE JUGS, I AM USELESS. WITHOUT ME THESE JUGS ARE USELESS.

[@sergisamongas]

Well, I was in a Zoom meeting recently and one of the Zoomies asked how was your weekend and i said that I had a bad weekend because I was sick, and he said, yeah my dog was sick too. So, I don't mind being compared to Orange soda.

[@billduntley2091]

@@JohnDoe-on6ru inshallah I have become bimbofied by Paul harrell

[@MyNameIsChristBringsASword]

It's nothing personal. It's business, Tim. Strictly business.

[@slateslavens]

well, with all the soda Americans drink he's closer to fact than anyone's comfortable with...

[@bloodrune329]

Hey Paul, I never skip ahead because I literally watch the videos so I can hear you ramble on. That’s literally why I watch your videos. Please never stop rambling because I enjoy it so much.

[@jorgecolon4741]

Praying for you and your family, Paul.

[@TheKillerKlok]

Paul, "Feel free to skip ahead..." me, "No... no I don't think I will."

[@StrangelyBrownNo1]

And to think he apologises for his verbosity. I’m here for the long-form chats.

[@holtscustomcreations]

@@StrangelyBrownNo1 me too!

[@votekyle3000]

Only 40 minutes? I hope he answers more than 2 questions.

[@HobbiesHobo]

Maybe 3, not withstanding ....

[@sir_duckington1245]

hahahahahha

[@xtreme4stringbass]

Insert Latin here........

[@eddyflo2978]

🤣 hope he tells the long winded version

[@Lokstock220]

Ha!

[@echoesofmalachor3700]

I love how Paul channels his inner micro machine man verbal cadence when rattling off the long names of different ammo types.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

Fun Fact: the Micro Machines guy had a recurring role as a teacher on the original Saved by the Bell.

[@rob6850]

Childhood flashbacks triggered.

[@tc6818]

We can only hope some of those ammo descriptions are included in the talking version of the Paul Harrell action figure.

[@ritotron5752]

@@tc6818 now I know what to say when asked about my Christmas gift requests

[@tc6818]

@@ritotron5752 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4LUon6CbKuCn9k

[@GoongisKahn]

Paul left for Cigarettes and came back. For everyone who's Dad didn't come back, this means Paul is legally now all of our fathers.

[@WapTek123]

[@CausticNinja]

lol

[@jpoeng]

Well, we have a Flannel Daddy, a Papa Kalash… What “father” is Paul? Father Meat Target?

[@burleydad]

@@jpoeng just, “Father”.

[@BungSpoot]

Paul is my father whether he agrees or not i just need a competent male role model.

[@sombra6153]

Concerning the old .32 S&W revolver, I recall a story told by cops in my home town about an old lady with one. She and her husband moved into a house as newlyweds in 1910, and he loaded a said revolver and left it on or in the night stand. It remained there for the next approximately 60 years. She was a widow by then, and the neighborhood had gotten rough. One night, a burglar broke in and caught her in bed. She grabbed that old revolver and stopped his will to aggress permanently. Wouldn’t be my first choice for a defensive revolver, but it it’s all one has…

[@blackdeath4eternity]

must have been decent quality ammo

[@theguy9208]

@@blackdeath4eternity ammo stays good forever if you keep it in a controlled environment like inside a drawer in your house, rather than outside spread on the grass

[@blackdeath4eternity]

@@theguy9208 no it dose not. it can last a very long time, but a cool dry environment is best. the reason allot of surplus ammo that has been stored a long time is not as reliable is due to the primers starting to go, though most can still be set off with a powerfull strike, thay are however not like new.

[@johnshields9110]

My dear old Dad who had to grow up rough, carried a cheaply made 32 cal which he called its brand 'an Owlhead'. It had stamped grips with an Owl on them. He left it with his Mother as she wanted something for "bumps in the night". One morning as she prepared her first fire of the day in the fireplace, a black snake crawled out of her little wood pile brought into the house, and it was "on", with the 32 entering the battle, cause my Grandma feared snakes. Later that day he dragged out the mangled snake; 32's will kill a snake! There was also a busted brick in the fire place, a hole or two in the floor, and maybe a couple holes in the snake (as she used a chunk of wood on it liberally after it was gunned down). I still have the carcus of the gun, as over the years it broke apart, rusted and was abused. The brass fin front side is still shiny though.

[@iamcrimsonspecter2]

Folks who are new, Paul is great. He admits some things aren't going to be spot on, yet he knows enough that get this, his wisdom and experience ensures that what he states is credible. Myself, who doesn't trust less than a dozen or so people, value Paul's videos, when I get around to them. Do share this channel. I am a nobody in your life and I will keep it that way, yet believe me, Harrel has value if you wish for knowledge in firearms and in some cases , character.

[@bradcampbell7253]

I think Col Cooper would approve.

[@alphawolfgang173]

im an even less of a nobody, but he does have great wisdom in his words. i share his videos with my active duty and veteran friends and they like his videos too. paul harrell is the real deal. i wish more people were as down to earth and realistic as he is.

[@levianan]

@@alphawolfgang173 It looks like you need to figure out what you are doing via YT, and KZbin is both a cesspool, and a delight, so being a nobody on YT might be better. Less of a nobody is bullshit.

[@C.dieslevonankwek7]

Yes Paul is credible due to the many shooting competitions that hes won, that's why I say hes the Chuck Norris of firearms/shooting channels on KZbin

[@mountainmoose693]

It’s been 30 seconds in and it’s already better than 99.8% of content out there. Congratulations Mr. Harrell. Love the channel

[@TheoriginalPhilGood]

Agreed

[@benm8973]

"I could talk about this til the sun goes down behind me..." Don't tempt us with a good time, Paul

[@eddyflo2978]

He is such a tease

[@jpoberry355]

@@eddyflo2978 For sure. I could listen to him until the sun goes down.

[@eddyflo2978]

@@jpoberry355 agreed, a two hour special 'series' on anecdote would be a start

[@taofledermaus]

I haven't tried the cigarette time delay in a LONG time, but my friends and I had nearly 100% success with them. We'd launch balloons carrying stacks of aluminum foil, leaflets, fireworks, etc. and use a cigarette to trigger them. I'm pretty sure we got the idea from Stalag 17.

[@sergisamongas]

I remember talking to a sigarette smoker from another country a long time ago and he said he can't smoke them here because they taste different. His assumption was that in US manufacturers add chemicals to keep them burning.

[@randymagnum143]

The stupid things go out now. We used to use them for time delay to scare the shit out of people.

[@metamorphicorder]

@@sergisamongas the opposite. Look at the upc. It will say FSC. Fire Safe Cigarette. Its designed to burn out.

[@DrXarul]

@@sergisamongas He was correct.

[@WapTek123]

12:00 ,, ok! for a GRENADE spoon held by a rubber band! my father explained that a cigarette time delay fuse worked only AFTER some of the brands added the 1/2 mm apart nitrated ink lines to it & this sustained the burn even without a person taking a drag BUT later some of the brands removed this to prevent drowsy people burning themselves & house fires

[@imprssd49]

Even when Paul considers what he's doing rambling, it's still vastly more interesting than other peoples rambling. Congratulations on 700K!

[@1AXMRDR]

May I make a small word check? His 'rambling' is more interesting than most people's 'storytelling'. He's top notch.

[@isaacbenzing5686]

yeah because even when he does ramble a bit, he always has a point

[@indycharlie]

Congrats Paul . Ok folks , spread the word . We need to get him to a MILLION ! Be safe out there folks ... Gubs

[@KrazyWorldWars]

Yesss

[@SunriseLAW]

It is one of the few 'gun' channels worth viewing.

[@357-swagnumultramagax9]

I have 3 phones and a computer that I have KZbin accounts on and all of them suscribed to Paul !!

[@indycharlie]

@@357-swagnumultramagax9 WOW !! Now , that is what I call supporting somebody . My old ass , never thought of that . Thanks 357 ... Gubs

[@Ferd414]

When his "I'm dead" dropped, I noticed the count was at about 1.2 million. Since his passing, I see it's gone up to 1.47 million. How many can say THAT? RIP, Paul.

[@danielcurtis1434]

Paul’s shown a lot of strength by choosing to avoid speculation on something he doesn’t feel he has enough information!!! On some level it’s sad that such critical thinking is worthy of praise. However I appreciate his restraint and I don’t think most could.

[@ChristopherKnN]

I'm sure he has had many conversations about events. He is just intelligent enough to keep those type of opinions and speculations out of his published content. Unless you pay close attention. He does sneak some jabs and opinions in.

[@LUR1FAX]

Yep. In my experience you're often better off in the long run saying "I don't know" or "I don't know enough to give an opinion on this" rather than making assumptions which turn out to be false. I really respect and appreciate Paul Harrell's presentation style, and his way of explaining things. It's also a shame in my opinion that one can't say anything on the Internet without people losing their minds over it. Someone somewhere will get upset if you tell them .30-06 is more powerful than .22 Long Rifle.

[@scottyfox6376]

Well the only thing I can say about Alex Baldwin is he now has a higher kill count as an anti 2nd amendment leftist than probably 98% tactical firearms instructors. Lol

[@JR-jv3cd]

I have to agree with everything Paul said.

[@benscoles3067]

You don't think most could appreciate his restraint? Or you don't think most people could show his restraint? This is probably the worst written comment I have ever seen. Bravo my friend

[@lugerstonecock]

"We are in flavor country" I almost fell off my chair laughing. I love the dry humor and Shatneresque pauses.

[@Agendaman2]

I love when Paul says "you may have heard this before," it's like he's talking to his friends or his kids

[@S_Morgan44]

“…I’m what you’d call a professional.” No truer words were ever spoken.

[@bprobo24]

This is the best channel for adults or those who like adult-oriented content. All facts no fat. Thank you

[@alexanderbrown2717]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iajYq4B9j76Jq8k A biblical look at the Kyle Rittenhouse shooting

[@alphawolfgang173]

im only 31 and i suppose im an adult now..... but yeah i think your comment is correct.

[@parissmith5727]

Paul's presentation style is what I expected content for adults to be when I was a child and teenager. It seems Paul and few others can claim to be making content for adults, while the msm and everybody else caters to the lowest common denominator, which I find is more in the intellectual and emotional maturity range of 14 year old girls.

[@Charon-5582]

Yay 700k! You're closing in on a million!

[@tink5488]

@Mr Cevant At least he's getting some of the recognition that he (and the crew) deserves. It'll only snowball from here.

[@lessharratt8719]

@@tink5488 I would like to see the crew and have them acknowledged. I think some of the Christmas shows maybe did. Camera person maybe????

[@seethebutter]

My dad was a County Judge in the 60's thru the 80's. Every single article they did on him had errors. Name spelled wrong, wrong number of kids, etc etc. The media has been inaccurate for a long time

[@sheldoniusRex]

Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach. Those who can't teach become journalists.

[@stevepalincsar4273]

@@sheldoniusRex Well you know right off the bat that's wrong - Paul certainly can do, and what an excellent teacher he is!

[@AndHaunted]

Honestly the take on the Alec Baldwin situation is the wisest one I've heard so far. Good on you Paul for choosing the most honest approach even if it's not what the viewers would have liked.

[@stevealexander8010]

Yes, and the long lead-up story is the core issue. Media reporting is often (usually) distorted and/or wrong. That's a keeper.

[@watata1t]

@@stevealexander8010 well if you had seene some of the comments on videos that tackle the issue ( Mr.H and i mean the comment section, not the man or channel himmself) people absolutely want Baldwint to hang, no exeption, don't know if its because he was critical of 2A or fear that if the case whete the person holding the gun was not held responsiblr to a death would harm future gun laws, or if they just can't wrap their thought around a movie and its props and why things are done in a certain way🤔

[@stevealexander8010]

@@watata1t Yes. I find that MANY of the YT vids & comments are very biased and prejudiced against Baldwin. Personally I dislike Baldwin and have for years. I'm no fan of his acting either. That doesn't make him guilty in this case. Guessing in the face of very little fact and lots of rumors isn't wise.

[@ki-kodevorne7318]

@@stevealexander8010 I mean yeah, more than Baldwin is to blame. But pointing a gun at someone while "joking" about shooting them- only to actually shoot them, doesn't really make you seem like a very great guy. Especially given they had real guns on set, and nobody with half a brain points a real gun at people and jokes about shooting them. Unless he's drunk.

[@stevealexander8010]

@@ki-kodevorne7318 >> I mean yeah, more than Baldwin is to blame. I'm not convinced that Baldwin has ANY culpability based on reports. Baldwin was not responsible for checking the gun (it was asserted to be cold by one of the authorized admins), he was not responsible for direction (Hutchins & Souza were), and was not responsible for determining if pointing the gun as directed was necessary for the scene (that's the safety officer on-set). >> But pointing a gun at someone while "joking" about shooting them- I see NO credible report that anything like "joking" happened. According to movie industry recommendations, actors can and regularly do, point real, cold guns at others - UNDER DIRECTION. That seems to be exactly what happened here. If you look online or watch a John Wick type movie you'll see hundreds of examples. Clearly you have confabulated non-evidence and not read the few available reliable reports. Further you are woefully ignorant of movie industry safety measures. No one "joked" about it. Below is Samuel L Jackson pointing a REAL 9mm Star B at a REAL human. Happens all the time in US movies. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2e8c36aorSfg5o

[@mtthwpnn]

Thanks for getting him to a million guys 🙂

[@-John-Doe-]

0:42 Why do you say _"Range"_ like that? 1:31 Hearing & Eye protection 3:39 Why Soda Jugs? 4:17 3A penetration test -- .44 Special: Underwood Superior High Performance Extreme Defender _(125gr)_ 5:15 Why choose antiquated calibers like .44 special? 10:17 Making statements of truth or fact -- Anecdote of using a cigarette delayed fuse. 13:14 Testing Cigarette Delayed Fuse 18:10 What are your opinions on situations like Alec Baldwin, or Kyle Rittenhouse? 20:00 Explanation of opinions - Media _(3 Anecdotes)_ 32:30 Explanation of opinions - Alec Baldwin 34:44 Explanation of opinions - Kyle Rittenhouse 36:08 Why film in inclement weather? 37:30 Backstop on the range 38:18 Do you hunt on the range? Videos on hunting? 38:57 Topic requests that aren't practical 39:41 The Jackets

[@duxdawg]

Super nice of you! Thanks!

[@ednpen6869]

Cool, thanks

[@freedomfalcon]

Thanks!

[@Tyler-nj5dr]

Lmao you must not have many important things to do

[@BarbarisII]

@@Tyler-nj5dr one less, now that he's done this.

[@DonCarter1776]

Thank you Paul (and to any crew behind the scenes that we do not see) for all your hard work on making all this great content.

[@grahambamford9073]

Don do I see a wranglerstar reference with your loctite.....???

[@DonCarter1776]

@@grahambamford9073 😁 Yup.

[@SaintBrianTheGodless]

Paul... don't let the bastards grind you down. You're a good man. Peace.

[@patrickgriffitt6551]

No noli illegitame carbor undum EST. Just for the Latin.

[@calmoceans6668]

Absolute Legend. Rest well my Friend…….

[@ricktaylor5744]

Thank you Paul

[@Auxik]

I love how he calls the evil overlord censorship "management" 🤣

[@saskafrass1985]

A'la "Ghost Ship ". Capturing souls makes management happy, wow what a creepy connection.

[@infinitesimotel]

@@saskafrass1985 Seems to align with their creepy MO of raping infants and children

[@georgemartin5980]

Because there's no need to rant and rave about it. With YT, you're on the equivalent of someone else's property, so they set the rules. I try to reserve the term "censorship" for governments actually abusing their citizens human rights, and not a private entity simply asserting its privilege.

[@infinitesimotel]

@@georgemartin5980 Private or government, its still censorship. The government doesn' thave to do it becuase he let these corporations boat out and get backhanders from them.

[@greglinsmythe3375]

@@infinitesimotel Nope, it’s only censorship when a government does it. You’re off on a real whacked out tangent on this thread.

[@bafumat]

And for the next video. 40 minutes of Paul reading a 1963 Albanian phone book. I'm in.

[@kevingoebel170]

"Nobody expects the Albanian Yellow Pages!" © Monty Python

[@ph43drus]

As for the cigarette delayed fuse it did work before 2011. I used the trick in ~1999 to set off a salvo of screaming rockets from the roof of our small office on the 4th of July. I was down in the parking lot talking with the boss when they went off, it was cool. I doubt you could find any these days, but if you want to try again, look for cigarettes that do NOT have "FSC" by the bar code. The FSC label shows that they are "Fire Safety Cigarettes" and will go out if left unattended. Also the chemicals made them taste even worse. Thankfully been smoke free for almost a decade now, TMI I know.

[@Samos900]

Thanks!

[@gregsmith9862]

“Camel really is where a man belongs”, had me laughing. Appreciate your honesty, you’re a man of integrity, congratulations on 700k subscribers. Great video.

[@dennistate5953]

I know cats flew long ways to smoke camels. 1 flew a Tomahawk missile into a tent. Not even sparkly dust left. Not proud nor ashamed. Just saying.

[@stevebaldry7337]

i have watched a lot of paul's videos. i am watching them again because they are entertaining and educational. paul has given me information on questions i had and allowed me not to have to go through the time and expense that it takes to do a meat target or 2 liter soda bottle test of ammunition effectiveness. that's the short version of the fact that i have learned a ton from Paul Harrel. thank you Paul.. i wish you well.

[@oldcop18]

I was a cop in a mid size city for 30 years (retired in ‘97) and found that the media frequently got the story wrong. I can say this w/authority b/c these were events I was directly involved in or I witnessed first hand.

[@donbarile8916]

the media does indeed have issues with getting the facts, as I found out myself, after having saved someone from drowning in a scuba diving accident. The amount of misinformation was astounding. However, once upon a time in Hollywood, I was stopped by a news crew while walking down Sunset Blvd, and the reporter asked me what I thought was the most violent show on TV. My response.... "The six o'clock news. Oh... that's you." So there's that.

[@brianonthego]

Congratulations on 700k subs Paul...well deserved.

[@aerialheights5680]

Paul, being you were a paperboy, I have a whole new level of respect for you. There were a few times when I helped my cousin and a friend down the street with their paper routes - in the winter - and that was one of the hardest and most uncomfortable things I recall doing as a 12-year old. - Taking on that responsibility shows you had a strong, responsible, disciplined and enterprising constitution even as a youth. My hat's off to you, Sir. KC & The Sunshine Band *37:25

[@craigdavis9035]

Love this guy - so humble and self-deprecating but so knowledgeable and willing to share his insights

[@claudiuspulcher2440]

"What are your views on the Rittenhouse shooting?" "First, let me tell you about how many miles you have to run before an army MG course and how the time limits work..." lol

[@MikhaelAhava]

That’s to give the background of his opinion. Idk if you’ve watched but basically newspapers and online sites misreported him so he says he can’t know the full story, so that’s the background as to why he has that opinion. Which he later will say that opinion.

[@gregpalinkas9157]

Paul’s chronograph hasn’t worked since 1992. He determines the speed of the rounds purely by smell. You can see evidence of this in any of his ammo reviews. Fire, sniff… 1023 fps. There are some people who think that Paul isn’t an absolute authority on things that go bang, but those people wear their pants on their head. I liken Paul to Star Trek. Insightful, informative, and on occasion - absolutely bonkers. Paul, a direct message to you: Thank you. Your eloquence is proportional to your excellence. Needless to say; your content is, bar none, the highest quality on any medium. Huzzah Paul!!!

[@williamkillingsworth2619]

Any time you want to sit on a pine tree and explain your thoughts, you have an audience. Congratulations on 700k!

[@TimmoGoesToWar]

I don't know why, but it always surprises me that every now and then I burst out laughing watching these videos. "Yes, we're in flavor country." was probably my favorite. Excellent dry humor that catches me off guard, I suppose.

[@michaelnice93]

I burst out laughing when he said that people look at him and assume he has a below average intelligence.

[@TheArmedHermit]

That flavor country comment got me too! I’m old enough to remember those ads. I sincerely don’t understand how someone could look at Paul & think low intelligence. He’s one of, if not the best, source for firearms information on KZbin. I’ve been into guns for almost 40 years & he teaches me things every time I watch his videos, the breadth of his knowledge is immense. Not to mention he’s one of the best freehanded marksmen I’ve ever seen. Plus it’s delivered in that dry, out of nowhere fashion that we all love.

[@knuckledraggertv2284]

Just was telling someone that I frequently laugh at parts of Paul's videos that I'm not sure were meant to be funny. Says a lot about the entertainment value of his videos, not to mention the educational value.

[@WapTek123]

12:00 ,, ok! for a GRENADE spoon held by a rubber band! my father explained that a cigarette time delay fuse worked only AFTER some of the brands added the 1/2 mm apart nitrated ink lines to it & this sustained the burn even without a person taking a drag BUT later some of the brands removed this to prevent drowsy people burning themselves & house fires

[@marca.w.6869]

Congratulations on 700 k. After I accidentally saw a video of Paul a few years ago, I was so interested that I made my hunting license. In Germany, this is not cheap and associated with an extensive official examination.

[@wingrider1004]

I want one of Paul's magic jackets - you know, the one he wears that he can pull ANY gun he is talking about out of any given pocket 🤪

[@stevepalincsar4273]

I'm still waiting for him to pull a white rabbit out by the ears. Maybe for an Easter video.

[@lordw9609]

Those jackets are bad ass! I half expect him to pull an AR out one day 🤣👍

[@edmundscycles1]

Can't wait for him to talk about RPG7's.

[@lachlanyoung4264]

He won Niko Bellic's jacket in a poker game.

[@ritotron5752]

The American Il Duce

[@maxpiemuse9584]

Very interesting what you said about the media. A close friend of mine is retired NYPD. He's been saying the same thing. Not once was anything reported accurately and often things were not reported at all if they didn't advance the desired message.

[@drakenameless2522]

Paul Harrell is the ultimate Man's Man. Imagine if when you were a youngin', and he was your scout leader? Best childhood, ever.

[@lucasstrough6493]

I had a great scout leader when I was young and Paul reminds me of him. He taught us how to load and shoot black powder rifles and it was some of the best fun I ever had as a kid.

[@Harley-D-Mcdonald]

The cigarette delay used to work well. We used to setup huge fireworks displays that we would get at an Indian Reservation. Modern cigarettes are treated with a chemical that will stifle the burn if you aren't regularly dragging off the cigarette so you don't cause fires when you fall asleep with a lit smoke.

[@CaptainBogroll]

Huzzah for Paul! I subbed in your first large influx of viewers in your leadup to 100k, your content has remained such high quality over the years, well done - every subscriber is well deserved!

[@robertsevers6251]

A couple of things: Mother told me repeatedly "Believe nothing you hear, and only half of what you see." (Well over fifty years ago.) Also, Denzel Washington has been quoted saying "If you do not read a newspaper, you are uninformed, if you do read a newspaper, you are misinformed."

[@tommissouri4871]

Sadly, you will find that is Mark Twain's quote, not Denzel Washington's. Apparently he used Twain's quote in an interview and the interviewer was not smart enough to recognize it or diligent enough to look up its origin.

[@luciussvartwulf6630]

@@tommissouri4871 ironically proving Twain right

[@JohnMaxGriffin]

I’ve chosen to be uninformed on 90% of current events rather than misinformed on 100%

[@ColonelSandersLite]

@@tommissouri4871 TBH, I think it's pretty badass that Mr. Washington is a Mark Twain fan. A pretty good percentage of the hollywood crowd just don't know their assholes from their elbows.

[@DaveyDave668]

Was this the interview he said something about media trying to be first.. But not first with the truth.

[@danielanson3882]

I’m proud to notice that this special came a whole lot sooner after 600k than 600k came after 500k, that’s some momentum, baby!

[@timbren1679]

All them “new gun owners” these last couple years lookin for instruction. Kudos for lookin here.

[@lostpyper]

I did not realize how underappreciated this channel was...He JUST hit 700k? This is one of the absolute top tier channels for good info and experimentation....there are plenty of shoot 'em up gun porn channels, but as far as truly educational Paul has been a ultra-reliable resource for years....keep it up Mr. Harrell!

[@tinfoilpapercut3547]

Well said Paul - it's why we have a system in place to determine and seek out the truth, and why people are not found guilty or not guilty by the court of public opinion.

[@leonardsmith2170]

Congratulations Paul. Good for you. This is the best gun channel on KZbin. Thank you, sir, for many hours of enjoyment!

[@kennethcurtis1856]

Should have shot a tracer round to lite the smokes.

[@Ghiaccio-x1j]

Congratulations Paul and crew! Wonder what he’ll do when he reaches 1 million.

[@surfingonmars8979]

He will probably do a 4 hr video on the rate of subscription, breaking down from month to month over the years.

[@wyattblessing7078]

He'll finally go on Demolition Ranch and correct all of Matt's shenanigans.

[@surfingonmars8979]

@@wyattblessing7078 Those are not shenanigans, they are INCREDIBLY RISKY LUNACIES! That said, love me some INCREDIBLY RISKY LUNACIES!

[@GrinderCB]

Paul, thank you so much for pointing out the "not enough information" issue with issues reported in the media. Especially with court cases, unless we are in the courtroom every day listening to every witness, seeing every piece of evidence and hearing every lawyer's case, no one watching short summaries on the news is qualified to complete and unbiased opinion of these cases. At best we can have an opinion that could be completely changed if we were to get complete and accurate information. But the news media is so skewed by political bias these days as to be mostly unreliable in their reporting. Reporters today don't go out and hunt down a story, interview witnesses, act on tips and dig for the truth. Its all about being first and letting someone else update the story as additional info comes in. Our interest in guns automatically comes with the political baggage of being a pastime that has political opposition that almost always goes off of incorrect and/or incomplete reporting. I saw so much stuff with the Rittenhouse case that was later contradicted as to be laughable. One network would report something, and another would report the opposite.

[@jaydunbar7538]

Many high profile cases are being streamed live, so you can actually watch the case if you want. Just not federal cases, they claim it will hurt justice somehow but I dont see how transparency is ever a bad thing other then the identities of the jury being made public. Of course sometimes the jury is public but thats a matter of the specific case if it's an issue.

[@ColonelSandersLite]

​@@jaydunbar7538 The first thought that comes to mind is that it will hurt justice by putting a bunch of poor stenographers out of work. Thinking about it more though, I suspect the real reason is that they feel that letting the unwashed masses supervise the goings on would demystify the courts and that would be bad for them.

[@joeskis]

@@jaydunbar7538 I'm against cameras in courtrooms because for a defendent that's an extremely personal thing they are going through. Some dope shouldn't be able to be entertained in their PJs while watching the defendent's life get ruined. Court proceedings shouldn't be entertainment. If the case is important to you then you'd make the effort to be there in person.

[@Bourikii2992]

To be fair, with the rittenhouse case the videos were posted literally minutes after the shooting. The evidence was always clear.

[@GrinderCB]

@@Bourikii2992 No, the evidence wasn't always clear. Videos aren't conclusive. First degree murder always goes toward motivation prior to the act and the prosecution didn't make its case. The leftists tried to make it a racist act despite it being a white guy shooting other white guys. Point is, too much media spin before and during the trial trying to persuade people that they saw something they didn't see, or didn't see something they thought they saw. Bottom line: when guns are involved, especially semi-automatic rifles, enter the politically biased media with its agenda.

[@macleod1592]

For the record I love the weather and outdoor scenery on this channel. It's one of the reasons I love this channel, it really adds to the atmosphere

[@Salieri47]

A rewatch, including a comment for the algorithm, and most importantly wishing you the best, Paul.

[@uwugaloo]

Paul, every minute I have spent watching you teach, has been well spent. Sincerely, thanks for all of your hard work.

[@thrivealist9458]

I can second that!!!

[@therogers4432]

And I can third that 👍

[@landontruman3632]

I could listen to Paul's stories from "the beginning of time" all day.

[@momo19831]

Been with Paul since 200k, let's get him to 1 million!

[@wolfenstien13]

I love this guy. It's like stepping back in time when proper production quality and ethics was important.

[@kizmo2317]

I could literally listen to you talk about seemingly nothing for hours, because I know, at the end, I would realize how important that seemingly nothing would turn out to be. Can't wait for the 800,000 subscriber version.

[@dekuscrub4330]

Hey Paul I've been watching for just a couple years now. Really glad to see your channel grow. Your presentations are entertaining and informative. I hope your channel continues to grow and reach new audiences for a long time.

[@coldandaloof7166]

I also have had the misfortune to be involved in several incidents that were covered by various media sources. They have never gotten the story right and always miss quoted me or quoted partial quotes without context. Just my experience as a LEO of 21 years. The last time they asked for a quote on an incident I told the guy "why, you won't print it and will make up what you want anyways so no". He printed "Police on the scene advised they could not comment".

[@DeepOwl1073]

Thank you for your service.

[@turdmuffins88]

I also had the misfortune of being involved in an incident that was covered by the media and each outlet that covered it had their own unique way of getting it wrong.

[@blackdeath4eternity]

sounds like a good reporter, might be wrong but at least it was close=ish to the truth. lol

[@michaelkennedy4346]

“... and you’re going to have to sit through them.” Yes please.

[@DrXarul]

I love this channel and respect the amount of time and work you put in . Regarding antiquated calibers, there are 3 others which I own and shoot: 30-30 developed in 1895, 9x19 developed in 1901, and my favorite, the .45ACP developed in 1904.

[@PaulHarrell]

Those were at the cutting edge of technology when introduced. The .44 special was introduced circa 1907 as a black powder cartridge. It was outdated the day it hit the market.

[@blkmoon33]

How someone could think you're "of substandard intellect"is beyond me. You would have been a blast to serve with. Thanks for all the work you put into this channel.

[@trooper6762]

Congratulations Paul! This milestone may not mean the same to you as it does to other content creators on here, but that surely shows that it has meaning to you outside dollar signs and “fame.”

[@25TheCaveMan]

Yes, yellowpine story time! That's what I'm calling it every time Paul sits down on that fallen log and has a long talk, I'm here for it...and no, thank you, I will not be skipping forward. Thanks Paul and team, your videos are great👍

[@joshuaharrington6094]

I watch Demo Ranch for fun gun videos. I watch Paul to actually learn gun facts and because I freaking love his Bob Newhart style of humor! Thanks Paul for another cool video and congratulations on 7K!

[@IAmNotAHorse]

Wish you all the success you deserve Paul. Looking forward to 1 million!

[@blkmoon33]

We here in the Northwest love your humor Paul. Thanks for all the hard work you and your crew do.

[@samdajellybeenie14]

I liked it out of instinct at this point, Paul. You're the best gun KZbinr! Keep it up. "Now I'm in my abandoned camp trailer that may or may not be haunted." :D

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

Nicest looking abandoned trailer that *I've* ever seen

[@backwoodsbrooksknives4625]

That's probably because Paul and his crew are meticulous enough that they scrubbed it down with toothbrushes before featuring it in a video.

[@capital7586]

I believe you’re one of the most credible on KZbin. Thank you for your work, congratulations on 700k; can’t wait for 1 million. You deserve the world Paul.

[@marcusmoen1955]

Who else gets excited when Paul says "I have to go through a very lengthy explanation," and then gets sad when he doesn't!

[@timweightman848]

Hello Paul, family and friends, I hope are all or getting better Paul. Another great video Paul. As a good friend of mine once told me, "there is no such thing as bad ( inclement ) weather, just a poor choice of clothing". Take care and stay safe everyone. Tim W, England.

[@stsensei312]

Paul’s channel is a class act, Provides incredibly detailed and well presented information while also making it very entertaining with his dry and clever sense of humor. Not only does it provide great firearm related information, but Paul’s experience and wisdom gives 20 something year old viewers like myself wholesome life advice. Thank you for all your work and dedication 🙏 Looking forward to all future presentations.

[@ChristopherKnN]

Paul, you and your crew are the one's responsible for reaching 700k. Congratulations, and keep doing what you are doing.

[@mywrkout1]

I'll tell you, Paul is going to prove his point even if it drives him to smoking Camels! That's why he is one of the very best on KZbin! Best illustration ever of yes it absolutely works, no it absolutely does not work! Usually depends on all the conceived variables!

[@vandelayindustries6128]

His jacket has more ammo than my local Sportsman's Wearhouse store.

[@kbilsky]

Paul - 17:00 - about cigarettes as time delay fuzes. Burning cigaterre needs ofc oxygen, and putting it into a matchbox reduces amount of oxygen that cigarette can take, because it contacts with card paper and matches in 3 spots, wich not only reduces acces to oxygen, but aslo "sucks" heat from burning ember. This, and fact that cigarettes has some flame/burn retardant agent, causes faliures. Presence of filters also have an impact - is better to get rid of them. I make cigaterre delay in 2 different ways, working very reliably: Take a cig, light it up, get rid of filter and: 1. puncture side of cig directly with a Vi-sco fuse and slide it into tobacco, or 2. take 2-3 matches, and fix them (with duct tape f.e.) pararell to the cig with heads towards burning ember. And make sure, that cigarette do not have any contact with objects, or with marginal contact. Thanks for video!

[@erniewalden3050]

Your very welcome and thank you for all your hard work and teachings. Hats off to you with respect sir. From kentucky land between the lakes.

[@mtm7014]

The delay fuse absolutely works, but like anything, sample size is everything. Society burns up numerous decks and porches everyday, discarding cigarette butts onto wooden boards - maybe 1 in 100 will have a soft wind and it gets nestled in between boards and it burns right through the deck and typically gets the whole deck going. Look up John Orr - Fire Investigator from CA who turned out to be a closet arsonist. His tool of choice? A cigarette attached to a book of matches with a rubber band. In my 34 years in the business, it’s my experience that delays aren’t used very often. Most arsonists just dump a bunch of gas, light it and run. Maybe in wild land fires they use them but I work in a city.

[@droganovic6879]

You're a fire investigator? That seems like a really interesting, albeit perhaps quite dark, profession! Do you have any other anecdotes or stories about people like John Orr? Do you have any experience with wild land or small town arson at all, or have you worked in cities only? Arson in cities is mainly gasoline and a match? So it's obviously arson. No insurance scams and the like?

[@karstensebastian7598]

Only replying for answers to the other guys questions.

[@mtm7014]

Another interesting case study is the D.C. Arsonist, Thomas Sweatt. Fire Investigations and the criminal component of arson is a mix of science and an understanding of human behavior and firefighting influences on the evidence. Fire is a tool available to even the poorest of criminals that wields devastating power. Most who choose this tool know that society stands against them. These crimes are committed under the cover of darkness that I call the witching hour ~ 4 a.m. - the bar crowd has all turned in for the night and the working man has yet to rise. Suspects are deeply disguised and many times know their target due to the common themes of sex, drugs or money.

[@droganovic6879]

@@mtm7014 thanks for the reply! I checked out both arsonists you mentioned. I couldn't find a real motive for John Orr but it seems Mr sweatt's motive was lust? You mentioned in your second post that the perpetrators know their targets because of "the common themes of sex, drugs and money". You also mentioned fire investigations are a mix of "science and human understanding". With those two things in mind, how often does the arsonist end up being mentally unwell, as opposed to the fires being set for those earlier mentioned motives of sex cash or drugs? When you mentioned "human understanding" did you mean it in a psychological sense or more in a deductive/motive finding sense?

[@sski]

Congratulations, Mr. Harrell and crew!! This milestone is well deserved. Your content is second to none and has always been top tier since Day 1. Cheers all around!!

[@paulmaglio9254]

Congratulations on reaching 700K!

[@maximpestsolutions3696]

I love it when Paul says @ 16:12... I'm definitely not a professional at 'this' 😇👍. Love and Prayers to you and your family. God 🙏 Bless ✝️💛 you Sir.

[@getajobmate1281]

When I heard he was worried about coming across as a cop-out, I thought he was just going to be pedantic and dodge the question. Instead, he changed my entire perspective on life yet again

[@holtscustomcreations]

About halfway through the video, I thoroughly enjoyed your antidotes concerning newspapers having a minutiae effect surrounded by a ton of fiction. When I was a kid I had one of those newspaper routes as well. I've had many discussions with my dad who served in multiple branches of the military for 38 years. The antidote of a minutiae of facts surrounded by a ton of fiction holds true.

[@kentempleton7953]

I always enjoy Paul's antidotes. 🤣

[@lindafoxwood9091]

There are so many people that enjoy fire arm related videos. I am one of those people - I enjoy learning, being informed, educated on something new and safety. Keep up the great job Paul.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

Ok. I’ll stay up past my bedtime for this. Paul is worth it.

[@brad6054]

Going back and checking out and re-watching I hope Roy can fill these shoes

[@peterrussell798]

Congrats on 700K and on to a million subscribers.