Top 5 Guns for TEOTWAWKI (Short Version)

Paul explains his top 5 firearm choices for TEOTWAWKI/WROL/SHTF situations.
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[@rickgrimes931]

Anyone else going through old videos? 2024. RIP Paul….

[@MrLeoYaus]

yes

[@christurner8255]

I think we all are

[@johnnyrocko2933]

Yes, a lot. I just hope no one decides to pull them down.

[@roostershooter76]

Yep, going through his old content and realizing that it's rarely what you prepare for that ends up taking you in the end. Just a harsh reality.

[@troy3456789]

​@@roostershooter76Doesn't seem like pancreatic C is something that discriminates between rich-poor, prepared-unprepared, religious-intelligent, rugged or delicate. It says this video was made a year ago. He looks fit as a fiddle in this video.

[@knowshet313]

Miss you, brother ! They don’t make people like you anymore and they didn’t make very many when they did. Thank you for all the gifts of knowledge!

[@dinoXAs2]

I watched him occasionally, but now i realize what we lost...

[@Saoirse.n.Murphy]

I love Paul's low key, yet powerful sense of humor. RIP Paul. Peace

[@C18H19NaO5S]

The most overlooked important thing for SHTF is community building

[@mattwalters6834]

Good luck

[@The_world_is_not_worthy_of_Him]

😂 ain't nobody wants to be neighborly anymore. You go up to your neighbors house these days, you're likely to catch lead. Just ask delivery drivers.

[@C18H19NaO5S]

@@The_world_is_not_worthy_of_Him I used to deliver pizza. One time I delivered pizza to the correct house and someone drawn down on me. I was being extra kind by staying and knocking a bit louder more than once with no working doorbell and a fairly large house. He opened the door and I was greeted with a pistol aimed square at my chest behind his glass door. So I’m there standing holding the pizza lookin dead at him and after a second I say “is this not ?” And he said it is lmao. “Uh sorry”. When I got back and told my managers they were like uh idk what a procedure is for that and made a note under the address that said “pointed gun at driver” lol. I preferred the houses where I was greeted by a dog

[@C18H19NaO5S]

Pro home defense tip: if you think someone that wants to harm you is at your door, don’t open it lol

[@sammcrae8892]

Agreed, with some reservations.

[@abledemo1]

Man watching this and just feeling sad, RIP good sir you are missed

[@davidtaylor195]

Agree about sad of Paul's passing. Will say he did the best job of teaching and discussing shooting sports! I'm happy to say I enjoy watching his YT threads, and will Revere him in my mind and heart. I adhere to a lot of his discussions, and use his teachings daily. God Bless you Paul! Well done sir!

[@christurner8255]

You are not alone. I miss him too. It sucks pretty bad.

[@mikef3808]

The most important thing for SHTF, is to ensure that you will be the most lootable corpse on the field. If someone doesn't open up your bag and go "he's so loaded" then your gear ain't gucci enough.

[@vicnighthorse]

I use freak chamberings and have terrible rations like prairie oysters and fermented milk so I will be an unhappy loot pile for whoever kills me.

[@chaimafaghet7343]

"Aw hell yes, check out the sweet pistol this guy had!" **laughs in 9x25 from beyond the grave**

[@asbestosisathing5997]

You know if SHTF I'm only gonna be dropping Legendaries.

[@grampabuckshot402]

Well the joke is on yall, my arsenal at this time is a flintlock blunderbuss, a 38 special and a pump shotgun of dubious lenth.....as a consolation prize I do carry a bag of hard rock candy. I also have molds for shot, 38ammo and a75 cal mold for the buss. the old time lee loaders for the 38 and 12 gage is also included (bring your own hammer)

[@deltaskyhawk]

Sounds like too much time playing PUBG! lol

[@seesafar9912]

Never anything but admiration for Mr. Paul Harrell, thank you . Missed by many, achiever extraordinaire.

[@hothamandfauri]

I watched the whole 2 hour long version, now i am watching the short version. Simply because i enjoy Paul's videos.

[@jamesbuckey3054]

Short version first over here, you can be assured the long version will be next.

[@caseyforeman4992]

🎉

[@KonaLife]

So, you basically like watching paint dry.

[@beargillium2369]

Ditto

[@beargillium2369]

​@@KonaLife no joke, watching paint dry is very entertaining.

[@GeoffreySage]

Miss you Paul 🫶 Legends never die

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

You sir are a national treasure. Much peace, grace and love to you and God bless brother

[@Charsept]

You don't know how proud I am for figuring out what TEOTWAWKI stood for.

[@brucetucker4847]

Clearly not an REM fan. 😉

[@762M80]

Lol...we're all in this together!

[@graham2631]

Being a bit older, all this abbreviation has me in the dark most of the time.

[@badcornflakes6374]

I'm proud to be apart of that tribe

[@lambsauce5312]

I actually don't know The end of the world and walking killer insects?

[@clinttheboss2117]

Who is the greatest guntuber of all time, and why is it Paul Harrell?

[@357SWAGNUM_MAGA_X]

YOU BE THE JUDGE

[@mmclaurin8035]

My vote goes towards his magical hunting jacket of holding.

[@c.o.694]

He reminds me of my uncle, in the absolute best way possible.

[@warrenb8228]

@@mmclaurin8035 it’s the man version of Mary Poppins carpet bag.

[@travis1143]

Because he routinely shows you the size of his massive balls and junk in pants that are too tight while ignoring questions about gun ownership in the one video he made about gun violence in America?

[@Dr_Wrong]

Super short version: Use what works best for you ; Carry for your mission goals ; Silence is golden ;

[@Brenthias]

You did not live up to your name with this comment

[@Dr_Wrong]

@@Brenthias _"You did not live up to your name with this comment"_ Sorry.. I'll try it with more coffee.. Addendum: Grind off all your gun sights ; Store your grenades in your cheeks ; and Cammo with poison ivy ; _fukk 'em when they loot yur corpse_

[@PatrickKniesler]

​@@Brenthias well kinda, he missed the one Paul kept harping on: try to keep just two calibers.

[@Brenthias]

@@PatrickKniesler haha fair enough!

[@verdedenim662]

@@PatrickKniesler or 1; .45 carbine., .45 pistol, .45 pocket-pal. Ammo is heavier than 9mm, but I have enough for both mobile and hive scenarios, and I estimate high. We used to go into the bush with around 400 rounds on our person (.308) so I figure if I have that amount in stacked mags, I'll be able to hold my own for a minute if I'm OTM. In a hive, I don't have to schlep it around so I have access to whatever amount I need in multiples of that number. There are a lot of other things to think about, depending in the scenario you find yourself in; comm, food, water, all the other items that Paul mentions both here and the long version. Putting too much emphasis on one thing means your lopsided somewhere else.

[@MissVormt]

Even before the gun segment it's already clear that Paul is packing some serious heat.

[@Will-et3ee]

Thanks for ruining my day 😂

[@Darthdoodoo]

Why U checkin out his meatbulge bro😂😂😂

[@UNNECESSARYTOUCH]

I came to look for this comment 🎉😂

[@mdogg6491]

Really changes the meaning of "meat target" for some of y'all 😂

[@ickypete3265]

Makes me smile to see Paul making videos around doing what he likes. Always insightful and always genuine, thanks Paul.

[@1977Yakko]

You always hear about bugging out with these SHTF scenarios. What's ideal is being able to "bug in" or shelter in place. Bugging out means being out in the open with countless people who are panicking and/or looking to victimize you. Easier said than done. Obviously, living in or near a big city is generally considered a no-no but that's the situation most of us are in, myself included. So, which is worse? Being stuck in or near a city during SHTF or being on the road among a fleeing mob during SHTF?

[@knockrotter9372]

for sure, you don't want to be someone somebody sees and intends to do harm towards because you are a potential target, you want to be in a place where someone takes one look towards it and decides it isn't worth approaching because they can assume they will meet incredible bodily harm

[@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032]

Yeah I'm in a city too... I plan on bugging in the best I can!

[@mikespangler98]

I've had the same thoughts. With one exception I've decided bugging in is the right thing to do. The exception is a volcano going off. I'm east of the Cascades. Depending on which volcano lights off I might be fine staying put, or going south, or north. There should be enough warning to make final preparations in any case.

[@Lysergic_]

It's probably like nuclear fallout. Bug in for the first few days or longer if needed, and get away/relocate when everything's settled down a bit

[@mattpeacock5208]

The issue may just be food. In the worst case scenario, cities will rapidly become food deserts, for real. Being in a small country town with access to a garden and being surrounded by like-minded people is way better than a city hell scape.

[@SansBinky]

'No, you haven't won a prize" always gets a chuckle out of me.

[@saltyguerrilla]

I always held the belief that NATO calibers are the way to go for TEOTWAWKI. Thanks for a solid short video.

[@steimystein4368]

Everything except one .308 AR10 that I own is either 9mm or .22lr. I don't hunt but I do a lot of target shooting. The .308 is for everything over 100 yards, and the others are for below 100 yards. I don't need to own five to ten different calibers. Three is more than enough.

[@tubeguy4066]

​@D K this has nothing to do with buying ammo but "acquiring" ammo

[@saltyguerrilla]

@@tubeguy4066 agreed! In fact the military ammo dump’s nationwide possibly could become that source. Whether the military gives it to the citizens in a situation in which we are invaded, or they don’t give it to us and we take it because they are the threat. And lastly if the UN comes here to help disarm us once we are under martial law. In any case NATO calibers make up the biggest stock that is currently on this soil.

[@steimystein4368]

@D K I'm old and retired. I plan on staying put and not doing the bugging out thing. So because I only need three calibers, and although they are very popular, I've been purchasing the ammo already. I'm pretty sure I'm not going to be in a days long firefight, so the ammo I have stockpiled will probably last me quite some time. At my age, I'm thinking by the time anything like that happens, I'll have more than enough ammo to last the rest of my life. Plus, the calibers I chose are fairly cheap at the moment. There is a VERY good chance I'll probably die of old age before any SHTF occurrence ever happens.

[@xshorty117x]

Funny how the blue helmets criminalized not wearing a mask while they decriminalized child rape. Its almost like they have an agenda or something

[@johnfessenden3771]

I just enjoy listening to you Paul. . .

[@sski]

Ok, you've peaked my interest. I watched this short version as my time was thought to be limited this morning. But considering the state of the world, and this country in general, and the fact that Paul Harrell himself is spending 4+ hours out of his day to bring important information such as this to us all, I think it responsible to go watch the 2 hour version.

[@l.peytonadams8570]

This was well thought out just like I expected. I went through 17 days in 2009 without power, without anyone able to travel, and one gas station in an entire county able to pump gasoline for days and emergency vehicles and ambulances needed it. A crank radio let us know what was going on in the world. I charged a cell on a car in the driveway. We cooked on a Coleman camp stove, used the front porch as refrigerator in coolers and kept from freezing in an all electric home with a kerosene heater. One old man froze to death in a trailer hugging a water heater wearing 5 coats. There were no ruts in the highway, no footprints in the snow, and no where to go. Oxygen systems in patients homes stopped working and EMT and fireman lugged on their backs oxygen tanks when the battery packs ran out. Krogers had all their dairy ruined by the generator failing. There was no milk to be had and no one could get deliveries in an area with 3100 power poles down. I never actually worried about needing to shoot criminals who also could not easily travel. If one came a simple 22 in a knee and they freeze to death. Caliber meant nothing and no police would be coming until there was a thaw and paths opened up. Every choice Paul talked about made sense. In our case wildlife was denned up and some animals were not seen for days even as tracks in the snow. Dens in trees were frozen over in many cases. We burned a candle for light. Flashlights were important. We almost ran out of cat food for pets. We could not get to the horses. My elderly mom was sleeping by the kerosene heater under 5 blankets. We could melt snow if the water stopped. For those 17 days no one came until a National Guardsman came to see if we were alive. We were better prepared than many and like many friends had to cook and eat meat in freezers thawing to not waste anything. The Coleman cooking stove and my camping equipment became essential fast. Everything Paul said made sense. In this emergency in 2009 between trees falling down from the weight of ice, roads blocked by poles and downed wires, and ice patches on roads it was quiet most of the day and strange to look at town in the distance and it was dark. If it truly goes bad live in the country and be safer than in an apartment building with no water, power, and in the city you have limited storage in thin walled apartments. I would not want to be in a city when it all goes bad. Go where it is safe may be wiser than what firearm. Most of my neighbors would be helping each other than a threat. In a real emergency thinking before the problem is more important than what you are packing in some emergencies. You might have to depend upon grandfather's 1931 shotgun because that is all you have and it is defense, and hunting. I found a dead skunk frozen behind my garage where it went to sleep in the cold and froze to death. We were not yet that desperate and I knew help was coming. Power was restored first in town and then out into the county. I had an end game I could hope for, but some emergencies that go longer than 17 days could mean your medicine runs out etc. If on insulin if the pharmacy stock was ruined and none were coming in by truck and you run out then you are a patient after the last shot and not an asset to your family. An emergency in August in hot weather had different problems to deal with from heat stroke, faster ruin to freezer food and infection issues go up. Elderly will be quickly vulnerable when a fan won't even run. It may be easier to get a car to you or drive out of a region and power issues would be more of transformers blowing knocking out sections. Sometimes you do the best you can and put the rest in the Good Lord's hands.

[@762M80]

If it was so cold that people were freezing to death in their homes...why didn't the dairy and other perishable food get put in a cabinet outside or something similar? I've done this camping or when at the cabin in the winter, works great.

[@georgeheidkesr1759]

I've been in the same boat a few times [ ice storms ]...........only I have a big genny & there was a gas station with power, & neighbors with Farm tanks.......I always keep 30 gal of gas at all times. Your absolutley correct........food, water, heat etc are the most important.

[@largelarry2126]

We have a gas grill and have have found several... 20 lb tanks at yard sales and pawn shops. We could run our gill for years if needed.

[@robertmaybeth3434]

that was an amazing story L Peyton Adams, I bet now you have even more stuff stored?

[@vykoden9462]

Thanks for this. Really good insight from a real life experience is hard to come by. I think I recall this from the news ... was it Iowa or Texas by chance? I'm going to screenshot your experience and make a list of what I don't have. Thanks!

[@GetMeThere1]

This was certainly a useful presentation, but one thing I don't think that people have sufficiently considered: MURDER is going to be the main threat -- as opposed to "gunfights." IMO you're more likely to be shot exiting your domicile when going out to pick berries than you are facing a "road warrior" type of situation. IMO a wonderful tool in that regard is thermal imaging -- which today can be had fairly cheaply (in the most economical form). Such a device provides a very effective way to scan your surroundings and pick out those who may be lying in wait for you.

[@saltyguerrilla]

Equally important would be to cloak yourself from thermal especially drones. RELV makes very effective equipment for that.

[@JeremyBell]

This is the reality everyone needs to hear. Everyone has fantasies that a group of bad guys at the end of your driveway are going to announce they are coming and you're going to have a John Wayne shootout. The reality is you probably won't even know what hit you when the moment comes.

[@DerpASherpa117]

I agree. Ambush-style gunfights that are over in seconds and in which you have very little time to retaliate are going to become the norm. As such, having a LARGE level of situational awareness will be more priceless than gold. It's also another reason why shelter-in-place with a decent number of people (and ideally, a small community of multiple families who can protect each other from most outside threats) will be your greatest asset.

[@ROOSTER333]

@@saltyguerrilla emergency heat blankets for the poor's. It'll allow you to "hide" from thermal

[@phil20_20]

You pick berries in the dark? You obviously haven't seen Stephen King's, "Dreamcatcher" with Morgan Freeman.

[@Xanthro2]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who watches both short and long versions :D Enjoyable, thank you always for making these!

[@1968CudaGuy]

I'm watching the short version this morning and will watch the long version tonight..

[@ChasOnErie]

Yup

[@rootbeer2696]

I'm watching the 'LOONG' version with the log, ya know as a straight married man 😛

[@nightvan4427]

Me too

[@ragnarlothbrok9133]

Your wisdom lives on. Thank you for your legacy.

[@db900]

Thank you Mr. Harrell, you and your lifeworks are a National Treasure.

[@MrIamafarmboy]

I always enjoy Professor Harrell's lectures.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

You'll love the 2+ hour version then.

[@gang-ridertv5433]

Having reliable friends will be more important than anything: solidarity!

[@dylanmartinez2157]

Glad you’re still kicking man. I can’t wait to check out the long version!

[@privateer454]

Finished long version...jumped right to short version. No such thing as too much Paul Harrell delivered info.

[@semichiganandy2127]

Well, I can't miss any presentations by Paul. So, now I'm going to watch the long version.

[@alexanderbrown2717]

1 Corinthians 1 KJV 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's: 1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Ephesians 1 KJV 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

[@burn1bob]

Wait there is a long version? As soon as I finish the short version I’m going to watch the long version.

[@griffontoner4034]

Paul Harrell says : I could discuss this all day. My response : when can we do that!

[@Phalanx443]

I just got a very nice brisket the other day, so I'll bring the smoker, someone else needs to get the beer and we're so on!

[@Sman7290]

The "longer version" awaits!

[@stevesmith8854]

Oh hell yeah

[@Guts-the-Berserker]

Thank you for offering a short and long version, I've watched you so much that you've earned enough trust that I don't feel the need to "check your work" by watching everything but I also love how you dissect things in greater detail with damn near scientific precision. I may end up watching your longer stuff sometimes just to get that too.

[@williamflowers9435]

You should watch both versions

[@mps9608]

You are so hilarious and fun to watch. Love your sense of humor.

[@tashvadj4914]

Paul is the best. That 70s jacket outfit action pistol shot in the titles cannot be bested! 🙌🏼

[@InGratitudeIam]

"Brevity is the soul of wit." Thank you for your wit and wisdom in this short format. Now, on to the long haul...

[@jonathanhochreiter8811]

Thank you, Paul, for being a voice of common sense and reason for a generation

[@EC-mc7vg]

Thanks for the video Paul. Watching this makes me realize I haven't thought about these scenarios in depth in a while. A couple of years ago here in Texas when the ice storm hit we were without electricity and running water for a week. But we had "prepped" enough to make it through without issue. We keep at least 10 cases of bottled water on hand at all times, have firewood and some "extra" food, as well as plenty of firearms and ammo. Most people don't think of doing any kind of "prepping" as daily items are usually so readily available and close at hand. The thought of a societal breakdown a terrifying because I think it would be far worse than most people can even comprehend.

[@nutbastard]

To add to this, everyone should know how to make an improvised water filter or own a professionally made one. Sand and charcoal, not exactly rare items.

[@joelgarcia8800]

Miss you Mr Harrell, you were a gentleman and a scholar. My thanksgiving avoiding my wife’s family watching your annual video is going to be a disaster now. I pray your brother makes a great video this year.

[@markp6062]

Excellent! and, as expected, I'm off to the Long version! ;)

[@TheRaviotar]

15:08 Good point about checking the fine print on high-capacity magazines. Here in Canada, magazine capacity limits don't apply to rimfire rifles, irrespective of if it's a detachable or fixed mag - except for *specifically* the Ruger 10/22.

[@kenkaftan]

Ran out of ammo - SORRY, eh 😅

[@spinynorman887]

Excellently done! The best thing about this vid (and MOST of Paul's vids) is that even if you don't agree with everything Paul says, he puts out enough useful information that you can learn things of value regardless, provided you keep your mind, eyes and ears open. And I'd like to than Paul for that!

[@navchaps3449]

Interesting video. Never thought about it and didn't know the acronyms. Thanx. Closest I've every come is riding out hurricanes on multiple occasions where services (e.g. police) were disrupted for several days. Most people in the neighborhood did not have guns and I found conceal carry to be extremely helpful for the same reasons I find it helpful under normal circumstances.

[@91F2Z]

Still giving great advice. Kinda like watching your favorite old movies.

[@glockfanboy4927]

Paul talks n I listen n learn!! Knowledge is power!!

[@dss8345]

My guesses before the video really starts: Ruger 10/22, Beretta 9mm, 12 gauge pump action, .223 AR and some form of hunting rifle like a 308 or 30-30. You're the man Paul!

[@Watch_over_us]

I'm putting the beretta 92x performance in mine

[@Geekofarm]

Shotgun ammo, not so portable. In-place, shotgun is great - you can make serviceable ammo from scratch too. But even a 30rd belt is a bugger to lug around.

[@dareisnogod5711]

You are all over the place with ammo choices. Did you listen & UNDERSTAND ?

[@georgeclark7208]

@@dareisnogod5711 He said he made the guesses BEFORE watching the video. Relax man.

[@dss8345]

@@dareisnogod5711 I guess comprehension isn't one of your strengths. "Before the video really starts..."

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Solid and reliable breakdown of good info for newbies and rookies. Use it if you don't know anything because it is solid info that won't let you down.

[@sombra6153]

I acquired a 365 with manual Safety a while back. Other than getting used to the safety, it’s been a good experience. Easy to carry and still very shootable and accurate.

[@tedcollins4684]

Same

[@flashwashington2735]

Thanks Mr Harrell. Well presented besides well thought out.

[@gabrieltiso8537]

Really appreciate how comprehensive and well organized this guy is and I'm only 5 minutes into the video

[@Raptor0256]

Thank you for a short version. I sometimes struggle with sitting through extra long videos. I really appreciate the effort

[@lennywinbox1734]

Click on the gear-wheel in the picture, set playback speed to 1.5x or 2x. That's what I do.

[@dareisnogod5711]

Suffering from ADD, are ya?

[@danielbeck9191]

This makes an excellent preview/review version.

[@chadcolton528]

Great video Paul! I was wondering if you could do a quick video on how to repair some of the more common failures on some of the more common firearm platforms. It strikes me that in a TEOTWAWKI situation you could very likely find yourself needing to fix broken firearms, if you live that long

[@DCopp]

92FS locking block is their weakpoint

[@Oldgunguy62]

A good presentation as always by Paul. Avoiding crowds or people in general is your best defense. You are the weapon if something goes sideways. The firearms are just tools. I agree with Paul pick the tools that make sense for you, and buy quality tools.

[@amp97]

Just gotta say thank you Paul I’ve been watching your videos for what feels like forever and you have always been 100% honest and transparent never shilled for anyone and gave FACTS I appreciate you my friend and god speed your videos have made a mark on a lot of people and I for one appreciate you!

[@brucebanner6149]

Thank you, Paul! Always come to your videos when I want to get the best information

[@KD-lb9bg]

I’m going to be breaking one of the “rules” because I’m going to be a 3 caliber guy with healthy amounts of 5.56 and 9mm along with a small amount of 380 or 38 Special. Just the way it works out for me. Excellent video as always and I’ll be setting aside the time to watch the long version this weekend, thanks much. Also, I’ll be “bugging in”, unless my home no longer physically exists.

[@davidhartley6232]

Mine are, in no particular order: 22lr, 9x19mm, 5.56x45, 7.62x51 and 12ga All are "mission specific".

[@cdlund2840]

I went with 22 lr across the board. rifle, full size pistol and LCP 22 lr. I live in an RV so weight and space are huge considerations not to mention having to move on foot. A thousand rounds of 9mm weighs 17.7 lbs and a thousand of 22 lr weighs 5.7 lbs. So, I can carry three times as many rounds for the same weight in my vehicle or on foot.

[@brucetucker4847]

Where I live - way out in the country - I'd want something heavier for deer, which would become a large part of my diet once the supermarkets stopped having food. That's especially true if I'm going to shelter in place. It is possible to take deer with .22LR but it's pretty far from ideal for that purpose.

[@cdlund2840]

@@brucetucker4847 If stores closed game would not last a week anywhere in the country. Millions of people would swarm to the woods and game would disappear quickly. If that happened I would not want to be stuck here on earth anymore anyway.

[@Loneadmin]

While that's not a bad idea and i love 22's. If you come to CQB confrontation against anyone with a fighting caliber qell lets just say you're gonna need pinpoint aim.

[@Jason_The_Man]

Great list. I’d include a 12ga shotgun. Looking for the longer version to see if that’s addressed.

[@lumpyslongshot2113]

You are always spot on. Loved your video retort on 12 gauge sucks for home defense. Everybody should really give it a view, it’s impressive. Nuff said sir.

[@MarineVeteran99]

I actually like this video, Paul. You should make a 2nd one in the future soon.

[@andrewpinsent8927]

We deal with some of the legal stuff here in Canada. We are limited to 5 rounds in a semi auto rifle and 10 in any handgun. Luckily the way they enforce this is to modify the magazine with a pin. Take my AR180 that has 30 round PMAGS, they are pinned to 5. So in a situation where law is out the window, the only thing separating me from a 30 rounder is a small push pin. 3 minutes with a drill and its a 30 rounder. But I can still stock up on them as I can keep them legal with the pin until such a situation occurs

[@Astarothpool17]

I remember when Twinkies were to stop being made, they dried up within a matter of hours of the news. I can only imagine what would happen to anything that could be "scavenged". Everything will be quickly claimed by someone ready to defend it. This video is insightful.

[@DSMattitude]

Not making them anymore is a reason to stock up if you like them. I always think of the great TP shortage caused by covidiots.

[@octoberrain3513]

Thank you Paul for being a reasonable person about this topic and not a end of the world nut

[@maximpestsolutions3696]

Thanks Paul 👍. Great Advice 👍...and now for the Long Version ⏳. Cheers 🙏🇨🇦.

[@alluringskull1679]

Damn Paul still out here active making great content. That's awesome, haven't checked in, in a while

[@TheKentuckyPatriot]

Great presentation as always. Very well thought out. I respect your thoughts and have learned so much watching you over the years!

[@crashthecon5303]

uwu

[@nexusnero]

Idk why but i went really into the prepper stuff, i even have a playlist with navigation guides, gun guides, from safety to maintenance, camouflage guides, tailoring guides, brick making guides, start a fire stuff.... Your videos sure are in the middle of them

[@danielmacdonald8358]

I would definitely like to team up with you

[@nexusnero]

@@danielmacdonald8358 me too brother, people togheter can achieve great things

[@AlexDenton0451]

real talk. why? I genuinely have never understood why people get into this shit.

[@Dr_Wrong]

@@AlexDenton0451 Do you fill your gas tank before a long trip? Bring a coat? ..that's why..

[@AlexDenton0451]

@@Dr_Wrong ...what

[@HK-qj4im]

What a great video. ❤ me M1 carbines! A 308 standoff weapon is a no brainer. Being able to hit man size targets at 600 yrds is a top tier skill. Great points all around.👍

[@MonsterHunter267]

Most people don't have 100 yards, let alone 600, of space around them. Your definition of long-distance shooting is extreme for most. Most shooting would be at short ranges, if not CQC.

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

@@MonsterHunter267 FACTS!

[@mikeautry2271]

Paul...educated me so much...he's the best.....helping me....

[@livewire2759]

Well, this was fun... now, off to watch the long version... ;D

[@rockhardbeast1]

Paul, personally i think you post fantastic + not only educational but genuinely helpful life advice. Please continue creating sir. Thank you for your time!

[@boingkster]

Sorry in advance for the essay this has become. Huge thanks to Paul and the team for everything they do as a lot of this is the conglomeration of and inpiration from their work... here goes. Before anything make sure you have available methods for storing, carrying and purifying water and also cooking food. Preferably these solutions will be reusable even without fuel/chemicals - like a Lifestraw water purifier and a Trangia stove can use wood if necessary. After that worry about defence. Without knowing anyones particular skill level, physique or country of origin I'd definitely recommend a 22LR rifle - preferably a compact repeating or semiauto action or even a folding prepper-style single shot. Then a 12 gauge shotgun. Then a .223 rifle or (insert "widley used military caliber of your country" here) also in bolt action. A pistol would also be beneficial, I'd recommend 9mm self-loader. Those are not in any particular order of preference. Now thats the list for most everyday people. For everyone else (likely **you** seeing as this is a Paul Harrell video) read on. I would HIGHLY suggest a handheld loading press (such as the Lee) and a small stash of important items such as dies, primers, cases, powder, powder dippers, projectiles... and I'll go out on a limb and say bullet molds as well. These will keep you self sufficient even in the long term. You don't need a massive store of them but if you can whittle down what you need into a backpack or even better a shoebox then that is enough. The less calibers you have to maintain the better in this scenario, however being able to barter or trade would be of great benefit. There is not much better use for dead car batteries after all. If you live somewhere you can't have semi-auto rifles then a lever action in 357 Magnum would be highly recommended. I'll go out on a limb and say that I'd be comfortable with one in most scenarios, especially paired with a revolver in the same caliber. If thats the pair you have then its a lot better than nothing. People will scream "why no semiauto / box magazine rifle?!" but if you cannot obtain these items legally then its hard to promote going about that, plus you have a far greater chance of getting caught prior to having to use them in a TEOTWAWKI scenario. Another advantage (long term) is that they are mechanically simple and have no magazines to lose. Some would notice my recommendation at the start for bolt-action rifles. If you don't know how long the turmoil is going to run then a bolt action will be a good thing. No seals to wear, no gas ports to clog, no springs to break. Ammunition conservation is also an issue. Ideally you'll be able to pair this rifle with a reasonbly powered optic, too, which in open country or from a vantage point is a defintite force multiplier. For close quarters work a semiautomatic rifle is far superior, however. Last word? Get good at stuff. All the stuff - be able to fix/maintain cars and firearms as well as able to cook, grow/hunt food, triage (in a medical sense) and perform basic surgery. I'm not talking organ transplants here, but identifying the source of a major bleed and being able to stop it and then treat it will definitely be handy. Many people can't even begin to perform two out of that list of six things. You don't need a degree in them... but if you can shoot, dress and cook game animals, get an old mower running, plug a tyre and also disassemble, clean and service a rifle & sight it in then you're better off than most people out there. The rest is just icing on the cake. Wow, maybe I should make my own video.

[@chrishooge3442]

This goes down the prepper rabbit hole but your comments are well founded. A Sawyer Squeeze for each family member. There are also DIY Berkey filter setups on KZbin. .22 rifles and 12g shotgun with a variety of shells. Tools of all kinds. And friends with a diverse skill sets. I read a book a few years back that really illustrates what a truly apocalyptic scenario could look like. Actually two: The Jakarta Pandemic and The Earth Abides. They are very different books and written about 45 years apart.

[@MB-jg4tr]

I'm really surprised Paul did not add a 12g shotgun to the list. Probably the best defensive bug-in tool.

[@boingkster]

@@MB-jg4tr he covers this specifically in the long version, including the bugging in vs bugging out. The short version is that the bulk of ammunition works heavily against shotguns for bugging out and bugging out is what most people would probably end up doing as the bulk of the population lives in dense metropolitan and urban areas. A good contrast is a box of 25 shells for a 12G is roughly the same size as a box of 500 rounds for a 22LR.

[@MB-jg4tr]

@@boingkster thanks, and yes I watched the long presentation afterwards 👍

[@giuseppejones1554]

I’m sorry but anyone who knows anything about/has any experience with water filtration (especially long term) would never recommend or utter the name of lifestraw. They’re super gimmicky and unreliable and there are way better options. In terms of portability, reliability, and volume a sawyer squeeze is hard to beat. Pair those with a chemical purifier like a jug (or several) of concentrated bleach and some water jerry’s if you’re sheltering in place. Maybe controversial but clean water is more important than firearms any day of the week. Sidenote: I’m a pretty strong believer that in terms of emergency/survival situations money spent on reloading equipment and components and such is much better invested in bulk ammo tucked away. Or other preps entirely. And further, I think the idea of ‘longterm’ survival in which you have to worry about the absolute durability and functionality of everything above all else is mostly fantasy. While important, there are other important criteria and way more critical things to consider and discuss when it comes to those longterm (or more like indefinite) situations. Stuff that often gets skipped or glossed over like building effective communities and food systems.

[@gustavesoucy-breton6841]

remember that knowing how to use a bow and arrow might be quite useful, as it would allow you to re use your arrows for hunting and keep your ammo for situations where you really need it (ie: self defense)

[@Bahlzeron]

This.... bows, spears, and traps are generally quiet and due to such will attract less unwanted attention. It would be best to save the noise making for only when it is necessary.

[@ClickClack_Bam]

Let me tell you about the sling. It's literally a piece of rope & the ammo (rocks etc) are literally free & everywhere. A few people with slings can hurl rocks in the direction of a threat that can kill. I mean have guns for sure but don't discount buying a sling to have there for you should it be needed.

[@jmpoulsen1]

One more box of ammo and a silencer will also do the trick.

[@gustavesoucy-breton6841]

@@jmpoulsen1 depends, can you reuse your ammo once you shot it?

[@chrishooge3442]

A few years back I bought an entry level recurve and taught my kids how to use it. I got the idea from a book...The Earth Abides.

[@kfsrmn]

Excellent points. I had not considered a pocket pistol. We are old and can't carry much. Wife may not be able to carry anything. What I am considering is listed below. 5.56x45 AR15 carbine. 1:8 twist. It weighs 6 lbs including a red dot and flips. 7lbs if I switch to an LPVO. Loaded 30 round AR mags still weigh about a pound each. Ruger 22-45 Lite with an optic and suppressor instead of a 9mm. Squirrel head capable at 25 yards. Low noise level. LCR or LCP2 in 22lr for a pocket gun. LCR is not ammo sensitive like the LCP2. Wife might be able to carry the LCP2 or hopefully a P17.

[@arminiuschatti2287]

Thank you Sergeant for putting this up. I’ve been waiting for it.

[@paulhare662]

I'm stocking up on Chinese carryout mustard packets. They will be in demand barter items when all the preppers are trying to eat out of date stale bland food.

[@PaulHarrell]

HAHAHAHA That's funny, but its a good point. look up future essentials and emergency essentials you can find long term shelf stable things like canned snickers bars. canned cereal like fruit loops and frosted mini wheats,, even caned twinkies. If there were a disaster that caused the stores to be closed, all of those things would be highly valuable after a week or two.

[@paulhare662]

@@PaulHarrell If my mustard packets made you smile, they have already served a wonderful purpose. Best wishes Mr. Harrell. Hope to spend Thanksgiving with you again this year.

[@lukeedison1632]

At 14:58 I swear when he said, "If you live in a jurisdiction that limits you to ten shot magazines..." I thought he was going to followup with, "Move while you still can."

[@RyeOnHam]

I tried it at home. My card table collapsed! Listen to Paul!

[@joshim383]

Just saw your last video. Watching old videos. I miss you .

[@jonjones5198]

Thanks, Paul, great as always!

[@biffphuddle6581]

Another consideration is firearms that shoot when dirty in various weather and are reliable. For me a glock in 9mm with a carbine that uses glock mags. Also firearms that use common parts like the 1911. A 12 gauge shotgun with slugs buck and birdshot would be a good choice too. And have a few spare parts and at least 1000 rounds of ammo or more of whatever. A crossbow would be a good idea too as you can reuse the bolts when hunting.

[@gavincross2902]

Great video. Imho the interchangability of ammo is a number 1 priority. .22, 9mm and 55.6 would be my choices. Certainly a 308/7.62 works in some cases but generally a heavier system then ideal. Also... a 12 gauge is essential

[@stevenk5733]

Exactly, during the last ammo shortage, hardest ammo to find was 357/38 and 44. Not much being made compared to your listed ammos. If it does'nt exist to start with, it can't be scavenged or bartered for.

[@gavincross2902]

@@stevenk5733 Yeah. I found 45 LC, 454 Casull, 455 Webley and .222 difficult!

[@davidransom4476]

For the Ruger .22 pistol, I would get the MKIV. Not sure about the MKIII, but the MKI I had years ago was a pain to disassemble and reassemble to clean. They've corrected that on the newer models.

[@Salieri47]

Mark I, II, & III are PITA to reassemble. My two tone Mark II (run of 2K for Sportsman's Warehouse) is fit so tightly it requires some kind of rubber mallet or soft hammer for dis & re assembly.

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

@@Salieri47 For this reason, I'd be going with my Smith & Wesson model 617 10 shot revolver with speed loaders.

[@dgjacquin]

Thanks Paul. I always appreciate your perspective !!!

[@sturdybutter]

Great advice on having same calibers among your guns. I do the same, and take it even further with batteries. All my flashlights, head torch, holographic sights all use the same battery.

[@warrenb8228]

My choices are Keltec EVERYTHING. That way you don’t have people trying to kill your to take your gear. They’ll also not engage with you out of sheer pity at your choice in armaments.

[@ctrlaltdebug]

Ah yes, the "tranny AK47"

[@chrisdubois7688]

My pf9 broke lol

[@Maddog3060]

And they'll be too busy laughing while you walk up to them and then club them to death with your broken bullpup.

[@ryanlane4282]

Great choices. I would also add a 12 gauge shotgun and a rifle capable of taking big game and shooting long range such as a .308/.30-06/.270/Etc.

[@nutbastard]

I agree entirely but if I had to choose I'd rather have a shotgun than a big game rifle. Slugs reach out plenty far and the versatility of 12ga ammo just tips the scale for me. Besides, deer hunting is far, far more difficult than getting birds, squirrels, rabbits etc. I keep the tube of my 88 full of 00 buck, and keep 3 birdshot and 2 slugs on the side saddle, which for me is an ideal jack of all trades grab and go gun.

[@nphare]

I agree with ‘foraging’ not really being a strategy. I do think that having multiple calibers will be helpful for bartering for ammo at some point down the road. Someone will ‘find’ that box of .357 SIG or .300 Blackout and you’ll be one of the few people who has use for it.

[@westcoaststacker569]

Watching Moonshiners a long time ago. The old man talked about how during the depression that squirrels etc.. were hunted out. Compared to now the population was a fraction of todays. For many of us not living in Alaska etc. foraging is going to be a poor strategy.

[@Based_Morty]

TEOTWAWKI really rolls nicely off the tongue. Thanks Paul.

[@gvines]

Great video Paul, thanks a bunch for making it!

[@lhkraut]

The man, the legend, the way of life.

[@webwildcatting]

fantastic! Love you included the M1 Carbine. This point may be in your long version; Several ammunition firms are now making 'critical defense' ammo for the M1 Carbine. This adds significant 'punch' to this platform. Your discussion of the the 22LR just gave me a reason to take another look at Grand Dad's Remington tube fed. Will make time for the long version. Thanks again Paul, I have learned so much from you.

[@blacknapalm2131]

*Ruger is my choice to ride out the Apocalypse* Ruger 10/22 for little varmints, Ruger Deerfield Carbine for hunting and Ruger Mini-14 for 2 legged varmints. And your choice of Ruger sidearms (preferably a revolver) Affordable, reliable, weather resistant and long lasting with their synthetic stocks and coated barrels, plentiful spare parts, they are the end of the world dream.

[@thischannelisbackon5679]

>Ruger >Muh 10/22 >Muh Meanie For'Teen Oh god youre one of *those* guys arent you?

[@MontysMotos]

I'm kinda in the "have multiple calibers" group. Due to our experience where everybody panic bought up all of the ammunition during COVID, and certain calibers were unavailable while others rotted on the shelves. Mainly popular/military calibers were gone the instant they were delivered.

[@walterfoster6612]

This is my favorite of Paul's videos. Because of his very last point. Just having a loudmouth dog who'll make noise at strangers is a part of a good home defense! RIP, Paul.

[@SPO.273]

Paul does love his Beretta 92FS lol. Very good sir appreciate your insight.

[@mofumyon]

Timestamps ho! I'll post the long version's timestamps on the long version after I'm done watching it. - 00:00: Start - 00:15: This one shouldn't be too long, as it's the short version. - 01:10: Disclaimer: Paul Claims Dis (though I Claim Dis comment) - 02:12: Complex acronyms are complex, and you should think of the big picture instead of specific scenarios when prepping. - 04:00: Paul's criteria for preparedness guns. - 06:03: And now we get to the Top 5. - 06:40: Autoloading carbines with 10/15+rd magazines (examples provided: M1 Carbine in .30 Carbine, Beretta CX4 in 9x19mm, Ruger LC in 5.7x28mm, AR-15 A2 in 5.56x45mm) - 11:04: Handguns (examples provided: Beretta 92FS and SIG M17, both in 9x19mm) - 14:00: Autoloading rimfire rifles (example provided: Ruger 10/22 Takedown in .22 LR) - 15:45: Autoloading rimfire pistols (examples provided: Ruger Mk III and Beretta M9-22, both in .22 LR) - 17:19: Pocket pistols (examples provided: Ruger LCP in .380 Auto, S&W 36 in .38 Special, Ruger LCR and SIG 365, both in 9x19mm, and Ruger LCP-2 in .22 LR) - 20:51: Outro, and watch the long version when you have time.

[@schlinge-fling]

Weirdo

[@peterruiz6117]

Great stuff, as always. The shotgun is my every day defender, so I won't be ridding it. But the AR seems to cover the most ground.....Unless you live in a state that has already planned your fate, like Califirnia. I am very good with revolvers ,and do not see any hinderance.....Learn to reload fast, without deadly mistakes, and all you need is a pocket full of ammo. I am at least as fast with speedloaders, as my buddies and their autos. REALLY.

[@fredfour0]

Sure thing, Jerry

[@JRH6271]

Only 10 seconds in but I'm already saddened that the phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range wasn't listed... 😂😂

[@ThumpertTheFascistCottontail]

Ever wonder why the T-800 asked that question? Surely it would have known those types of weapons didn't exist in '84....

[@tombrown4683]

​@@ThumpertTheFascistCottontailit was just showing off. Learned human behavior i.e. "I know somethin' that you don't".

[@arthurchadwell9267]

Just what you see here, buddy...

[@hawkeyepierce2017]

Tuff to hunt with

[@westcoaststacker569]

@@ThumpertTheFascistCottontail Perhaps it did, just not outside of a lab!

[@eskay1424]

I really like your approach, have watched so many of your vids. Glad you're out there.

[@WilliamSirman]

Great Video as per usual! God Bless... Bill