Anyone else going through old videos? 2024. RIP Paul….
@MrLeoYaus
13 күн бұрын
yes
@christurner8255
9 күн бұрын
I think we all are
@johnnyrocko2933
8 күн бұрын
Yes, a lot. I just hope no one decides to pull them down.
@roostershooter76
7 күн бұрын
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
6 күн бұрын
@@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
26 күн бұрын
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
23 күн бұрын
I watched him occasionally, but now i realize what we lost...
@mikef3808
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
"Aw hell yes, check out the sweet pistol this guy had!" **laughs in 9x25 from beyond the grave**
@asbestosisathing5997
Жыл бұрын
You know if SHTF I'm only gonna be dropping Legendaries.
@grampabuckshot402
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like too much time playing PUBG! lol
@C18H19NaO5S
Жыл бұрын
The most overlooked important thing for SHTF is community building
@mattwalters6834
Жыл бұрын
Good luck
@The_world_is_not_worthy_of_Him
9 ай бұрын
😂 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
9 ай бұрын
@@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
9 ай бұрын
Pro home defense tip: if you think someone that wants to harm you is at your door, don’t open it lol
@sammcrae8892
7 ай бұрын
Agreed, with some reservations.
@abledemo1
25 күн бұрын
Man watching this and just feeling sad, RIP good sir you are missed
@davidtaylor195
23 күн бұрын
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
9 күн бұрын
You are not alone. I miss him too. It sucks pretty bad.
@seesafar9912
25 күн бұрын
Never anything but admiration for Mr. Paul Harrell, thank you . Missed by many, achiever extraordinaire.
@Saoirse.n.Murphy
23 күн бұрын
I love Paul's low key, yet powerful sense of humor. RIP Paul. Peace
@clinttheboss2117
Жыл бұрын
Who is the greatest guntuber of all time, and why is it Paul Harrell?
@357SWAGNUM_MAGA_X
Жыл бұрын
YOU BE THE JUDGE
@mmclaurin8035
Жыл бұрын
My vote goes towards his magical hunting jacket of holding.
@c.o.694
Жыл бұрын
He reminds me of my uncle, in the absolute best way possible.
@warrenb8228
Жыл бұрын
@@mmclaurin8035 it’s the man version of Mary Poppins carpet bag.
@travis1143
Жыл бұрын
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?
@hothamandfauri
Жыл бұрын
I watched the whole 2 hour long version, now i am watching the short version. Simply because i enjoy Paul's videos.
@jamesbuckey3054
Жыл бұрын
Short version first over here, you can be assured the long version will be next.
@caseyforeman4992
Жыл бұрын
🎉
@KonaLife
Жыл бұрын
So, you basically like watching paint dry.
@beargillium2369
Жыл бұрын
Ditto
@beargillium2369
Жыл бұрын
@@KonaLife no joke, watching paint dry is very entertaining.
@GeoffreySage
24 күн бұрын
Miss you Paul 🫶 Legends never die
@Charsept
Жыл бұрын
You don't know how proud I am for figuring out what TEOTWAWKI stood for.
@brucetucker4847
Жыл бұрын
Clearly not an REM fan. 😉
@762M80
Жыл бұрын
Lol...we're all in this together!
@graham2631
Жыл бұрын
Being a bit older, all this abbreviation has me in the dark most of the time.
@badcornflakes6374
Жыл бұрын
I'm proud to be apart of that tribe
@lambsauce5312
Жыл бұрын
I actually don't know The end of the world and walking killer insects?
@1977Yakko
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm in a city too... I plan on bugging in the best I can!
@mikespangler98
Жыл бұрын
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_
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Dr_Wrong
Жыл бұрын
Super short version: Use what works best for you ; Carry for your mission goals ; Silence is golden ;
@Brenthias
Жыл бұрын
You did not live up to your name with this comment
@Dr_Wrong
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
@@Brenthias well kinda, he missed the one Paul kept harping on: try to keep just two calibers.
@Brenthias
Жыл бұрын
@@PatrickKniesler haha fair enough!
@verdedenim662
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@lukeedison1632
Жыл бұрын
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."
@ickypete3265
Жыл бұрын
Makes me smile to see Paul making videos around doing what he likes. Always insightful and always genuine, thanks Paul.
@GetMeThere1
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Equally important would be to cloak yourself from thermal especially drones. RELV makes very effective equipment for that.
@JeremyBell
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@saltyguerrilla emergency heat blankets for the poor's. It'll allow you to "hide" from thermal
@phil20_20
Жыл бұрын
You pick berries in the dark? You obviously haven't seen Stephen King's, "Dreamcatcher" with Morgan Freeman.
@dlam2864
Жыл бұрын
Guns and ammo should be like 5% of your stuff for TEOTWAWKI, the other 95% needs to be stuff like toilet paper, food, water, soap and other mundane things.
@scottcrawford3745
Жыл бұрын
Medical supplies, especially Antibiotics, and any prescription meds.
@frankopanklaric
Жыл бұрын
Americans and their toilet paper.
@toddk1377
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Water, food, medical, and hygiene. That's everyday stuff, guns will be important, but people won't be the only things out there killing people, viruses and bacteria will be at it like it always has been. Dying from an infection or severe illness is almost guaranteed worse way to go vs being gunned down and your body looted.
@tubeguy4066
Жыл бұрын
That 5% will get you that other 95% from others missing that 5%
@dlam2864
Жыл бұрын
@@tubeguy4066 until you pick the wrong guy. Focus on protecting your stuff
@saltyguerrilla
Жыл бұрын
I always held the belief that NATO calibers are the way to go for TEOTWAWKI. Thanks for a solid short video.
@steimystein4368
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@D K this has nothing to do with buying ammo but "acquiring" ammo
@saltyguerrilla
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
@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
Жыл бұрын
Funny how the blue helmets criminalized not wearing a mask while they decriminalized child rape. Its almost like they have an agenda or something
@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.
Жыл бұрын
You sir are a national treasure. Much peace, grace and love to you and God bless brother
@MissVormt
Жыл бұрын
Even before the gun segment it's already clear that Paul is packing some serious heat.
@Will-et3ee
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for ruining my day 😂
@Darthdoodoo
24 күн бұрын
Why U checkin out his meatbulge bro😂😂😂
@UNNECESSARYTOUCH
19 күн бұрын
I came to look for this comment 🎉😂
@l.peytonadams8570
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
that was an amazing story L Peyton Adams, I bet now you have even more stuff stored?
@vykoden9462
Жыл бұрын
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!
@j.r.6271
Жыл бұрын
Only 10 seconds in but I'm already saddened that the phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range wasn't listed... 😂😂
@ThumpertTheFascistCottontail
Жыл бұрын
Ever wonder why the T-800 asked that question? Surely it would have known those types of weapons didn't exist in '84....
@tombrown4683
Жыл бұрын
@@ThumpertTheFascistCottontailit was just showing off. Learned human behavior i.e. "I know somethin' that you don't".
@arthurchadwell9267
Жыл бұрын
Just what you see here, buddy...
@hawkeyepierce2017
Жыл бұрын
Tuff to hunt with
@westcoaststacker569
Жыл бұрын
@@ThumpertTheFascistCottontail Perhaps it did, just not outside of a lab!
@griffontoner4034
Жыл бұрын
Paul Harrell says : I could discuss this all day. My response : when can we do that!
@Phalanx443
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
The "longer version" awaits!
@stevesmith8854
Жыл бұрын
Oh hell yeah
@CutlassOutdoors
Жыл бұрын
Do you mail out a certificate of completion for the longer version, or do we just print it? Jk, I love that you made a longer version and I can’t wait to sit down and watch it, when time allows.
@Thoroughly_Wet
Жыл бұрын
I've always seen being ready for "doomsday" as being ready for any major events. Just looking back at this past winter where in parts of the country people were exiting their homes on the 2nd floor, having a few months of food and basic medical knowledge/medication tucked away isn't a bad idea.
@chrishooge3442
Жыл бұрын
In the last few years we've seen a pandemic lockdown and weather disasters. Building up a pantry, water storage/purification, and First Aid supplies seem to be the most urgent tasks. Ability to cook over an open flame so firewood, propane grill, or camping stove precludes the need for electricity. Candles for lighting and fire extinguishers for the potential fire.
@Xanthro2
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
I'm watching the short version this morning and will watch the long version tonight..
@ChasOnErie
Жыл бұрын
Yup
@rootbeer2399
Жыл бұрын
I'm watching the 'LOONG' version with the log, ya know as a straight married man 😛
@nightvan4427
Жыл бұрын
Me too
@SansBinky
Жыл бұрын
'No, you haven't won a prize" always gets a chuckle out of me.
@semichiganandy2127
Жыл бұрын
Well, I can't miss any presentations by Paul. So, now I'm going to watch the long version.
@alexanderbrown2717
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Wait there is a long version? As soon as I finish the short version I’m going to watch the long version.
@johnfessenden3771
22 күн бұрын
I just enjoy listening to you Paul. . .
@sski
Жыл бұрын
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.
@warrenb8228
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Ah yes, the "tranny AK47"
@chrisdubois7688
Жыл бұрын
My pf9 broke lol
@Maddog3060
Жыл бұрын
And they'll be too busy laughing while you walk up to them and then club them to death with your broken bullpup.
@gang-ridertv5433
Жыл бұрын
Having reliable friends will be more important than anything: solidarity!
@johnrambo127
Жыл бұрын
Paul talking about TEOTWAWKI makes me uneasy. ugh. I'm hoping its just bad timing.
@geoechidna
Жыл бұрын
If it makes you feel better true unmitigated SHTF is unlikely. Everyone is acting like it’ll be a Walking Dead LARP fantasy but the reality is that most people will remain in place and hunker down. Social and municipal services might go down; they also might not. A more likely scenario of SHTF will be America looking like Ireland during The Troubles. Certainly not happy living but life will go on, just with tightened scrutiny and less freedom. And in a true SHTF people will be forced to make peace and organize with their neighbors or they’ll die. There is safety in numbers, and even roving gangs don’t want to mess with a tight-nit community. But I still feel this version of SHTF is unlikely. It would literally take some kind of nuke or massive pandemic that kills a MAJORITY of the population, not just some civil unrest. Stay vigilant and prepare for the worst of course, but even in the tinderbox that is America these days a full TEOTWAWKI scenario is not what I’d call good betting odds.
@Dr.Ballsonya
Жыл бұрын
I think something that needs discussed more is how to handle other people in a non violent way to rebuild a safe community during times like this. I’m all for the doom and gloom but eventually we need to come out the other side. And sometimes the best weapons and tactics don’t involve shooting but thinking and knowing how to handle personalities. If that fails, lead talks with a language everyone will understand.
@JohnPublic-dk7zd
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it is hard to imagine utter chaos lasting indefinitely...
@andyslaven5538
Жыл бұрын
There is a good chance that when it happens this time, it will be generational. Those who try to rise to power, altruistic or not, may find themselves facing the same attitude that will see those currently in power dethroned.
@bobjones-bt9bh
Жыл бұрын
thank you. You WILL NOT shoot your way either to safety or prosperity. you have to sleep. where you live can be burned.
@greenyoshi777
Жыл бұрын
That's why I've invested in batons and handcuffs. You WILL need to detain somebody at SOME POINT!!! Whether it's a member of your own group that.... GOD forbid.... snapped and needs to be restrained or maybe someone outside your group that you can't (or don't want to) shoot for any reason. NOBODY should be shot, let alone killed unless you have no choice but having said that? It will.... *_unfortunately_* be of the utmost importance that EVERYONE in the group, regardless of gender, age, disability, etc. be thoroughly prepared to use deadly force in order to protect themselves or the group. You definitely DON'T want to be killing your own group members or anyone from a friendly or neutral group if you can avoid it. So handcuffs and a secure place to keep any prisoners under guard are mandatory.
@bilbo_gamers6417
Жыл бұрын
It's a very bad idea to trust people implicitly in these situations. Other people are fundamentally a threat unless proven otherwise. This seems like a very good way to be taken advantage of. Don't be trigger-happy but at the same time you can't try and talk your way through things so easily. Talk if the other side seems sane and reasonable, and not desperate. If they are desperate, they are a threat.
@boingkster
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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 KZitem. .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
Жыл бұрын
I'm really surprised Paul did not add a 12g shotgun to the list. Probably the best defensive bug-in tool.
@boingkster
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
@@boingkster thanks, and yes I watched the long presentation afterwards 👍
@giuseppejones1554
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Seanomatic57
Жыл бұрын
The president has already made this video. Spoiler, it's a double barrel shotgun. Let's Go Brandon!
@Guts-the-Berserker
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
You should watch both versions
@dylanmartinez2157
Жыл бұрын
Glad you’re still kicking man. I can’t wait to check out the long version!
@seesafar9912
25 күн бұрын
My President. Now and forever. 'nuff said.
@Astarothpool17
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Tron2pointOh
Жыл бұрын
Top 5 with 15 guns on the table... Hehe!
@dss8345
Жыл бұрын
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!
@OurHereafter
Жыл бұрын
I'm putting the beretta 92x performance in mine
@Geekofarm
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
You are all over the place with ammo choices. Did you listen & UNDERSTAND ?
@georgeclark7208
Жыл бұрын
@@dareisnogod5711 He said he made the guesses BEFORE watching the video. Relax man.
@dss8345
Жыл бұрын
@@dareisnogod5711 I guess comprehension isn't one of your strengths. "Before the video really starts..."
@mofumyon
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Weirdo
@darkskinamerican7826
Жыл бұрын
18:20 I started laughing when he said ladies had many places to hide a really small gun 😂 just make sure there’s not one in the chamber
@FCV0511
Жыл бұрын
One bonus of revolvers is that you'll never be stuck with no magazines in the event of mag losses/failures. Worth having at least one in a scenario like this.
@mrdark9916
Жыл бұрын
Or you just.... Have a lot of mags lol. And retain them when possible. And you never dump your last. Them you always atleast have that one if u get more ammo. It's also why I recommend guns with higher capacity magazines lol.
@olisk-jy9rz
Жыл бұрын
@@mrdark9916 lol
@mattdg1981
Жыл бұрын
I like the idea of having a j frame 357 tucked away somewhere.
@kevmoful
Жыл бұрын
Agreed and if something does happen to your revolver they make a suitable hammer.
@Anonymous8421
Жыл бұрын
You can also just always leave an empty magazine in the gun when you store it
@MrIamafarmboy
Жыл бұрын
I always enjoy Professor Harrell's lectures.
@Hjerte_Verke
Жыл бұрын
You'll love the 2+ hour version then.
@gustavesoucy-breton6841
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
One more box of ammo and a silencer will also do the trick.
@gustavesoucy-breton6841
Жыл бұрын
@@jmpoulsen1 depends, can you reuse your ammo once you shot it?
@chrishooge3442
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Jason_The_Man
Жыл бұрын
Great list. I’d include a 12ga shotgun. Looking for the longer version to see if that’s addressed.
@anon556
22 күн бұрын
I'm glad that Paul didn't have to see what our country will come to. Rest peacefully Paul...
@Mike-B-Jackson
Жыл бұрын
"The hardest part about the apocalypse will be deciding which guns to bring" As much as I love my ACR, I have a strong feeling that parts availability will be far more valuable than "cool factor" ;)
@finnl6887
Жыл бұрын
Meh. If you're dying of radiation anyway, might as well go out stylishly
@tombrown4683
Жыл бұрын
@@finnl6887I like the way you think.
@Hjerte_Verke
Жыл бұрын
Better stock up on parts now, all the parts that move or are critical; FCG, extractor, a spring set, etc etc
@Mike-B-Jackson
Жыл бұрын
@@Hjerte_Verke always a good idea. But what I meant by my comment was more along the lines of “it’ll be easier to find parts along the way” ostensibly from other discarded/broken ARs
@MB-jg4tr
Жыл бұрын
This is one of the reasons I chose an AKM, solid reliability and easy maintenance. I figure there will be plenty of other tools to grab if things really go south, need be.
@tashvadj4914
Жыл бұрын
Paul is the best. That 70s jacket outfit action pistol shot in the titles cannot be bested! 🙌🏼
@loganwgriffith
Жыл бұрын
Uhhh.... so who else went ahead and watched the whole "short version" to complete just to go on and then watch the "long" version?
@Mr.Autodelete
Жыл бұрын
I have a mystery 22lr pocket revolver and a hi point carbine at least I would have those if I was rich… at least I have a lot of cans of beans and my walking stick… I’m fucked aren’t I :(
@joeymoffett00
Жыл бұрын
TEOWAWKI Stands for "The End Of The World As We Know It"
@jaytrock3217
Жыл бұрын
In the early part of Vietnam war my dad would carry the M1 Carbine and 1911. He was a medic. He hated the M-14 because of getting in our of the helicopter. M1 Carbine was effective for him.
@Geekofarm
Жыл бұрын
Paul has said elsewhere that confidence and competence are big factors in firearm selection, so more power to your old man.
@762M80
Жыл бұрын
And as a medic, his job wasn't shooting badguys with a rifle, so he picked the right one...the one that was designed to be used by people whose primary job was something other than shooting badguys with a rifle.
@Hjerte_Verke
Жыл бұрын
@@762M80 And then the M1 Carbine WAS carried by people whose primary job was to kill bad guys, so who is right about the rifle's origins?
@peternorton5648
Жыл бұрын
@@Hjerte_Verke well the gun was designed for second tier troops. Those that weren’t on the front line but might need something more mid range and more than a pistol to fight with should the occasion arise. While some front line troops carried them it isn’t what they were designed for
@762M80
Жыл бұрын
@Hjerte Verke they were designed and adopted as a personal defense weapon that was more effective and easier to train than a pistol, they were intended for troops doing something other than rifleman stuff; MG A-gunners, mortar crews, radiomen, vehicle crew, ect. That guys used them as a primary Infantry arm, outside their intended role, doesn't make any of this not true. They were, and are, very effective little rifles, he made a good choice.
@blacknapalm2131
Жыл бұрын
*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
7 ай бұрын
>Ruger >Muh 10/22 >Muh Meanie For'Teen Oh god youre one of *those* guys arent you?
@monotech20.14
Жыл бұрын
Wonder why people never talk about airguns/rifles for when SHTF?
@karnubawax
4 ай бұрын
I don't.
@joshim383
14 күн бұрын
Just saw your last video. Watching old videos. I miss you .
@bombsawaylemay770
26 күн бұрын
RIP 🇺🇸
@JUDGERAMBO
Жыл бұрын
Its TEOTWAWKI and I feel fine
@ManDuderGuy
Жыл бұрын
Seems like the new M&P PCC with an M&P 2.0 Pistol would be a great combo for simplicity/efficiency/affordability.
@williammorales3859
Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea right there
@Kriss_L
Жыл бұрын
I'd rather have a 9mm AR upper with an M&P mag-well adaptor.
@ManDuderGuy
Жыл бұрын
@@Kriss_L Good point. A 9mm AR upper with the adapter might cost a bit more....but the parts compatibility/ergos etc would be worth it.
@mancavecentral13
Жыл бұрын
Oh Paul is really packing in this video
@12ealDealOfficial
Жыл бұрын
Having watched, I agree completely with this list. I'd modify it slightly though for this reason: Get a suppressed .22lr you can shoot accurately and two NATO caliber firearms, one in 5.56 and 9mm, respectively. Use the .22lr for everything and the NATO guns for when you encounter sais firepower brought to bear against you.
@TheRaviotar
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Ran out of ammo - SORRY, eh 😅
@ryanlane4282
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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.
@KD-lb9bg
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Mine are, in no particular order: 22lr, 9x19mm, 5.56x45, 7.62x51 and 12ga All are "mission specific".
@chadcolton528
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
92FS locking block is their weakpoint
@jerdog333
Жыл бұрын
I would go with my: 1. AR15 5.56/.223 (and my CMMG .22LR Conversion Kit) 2. Glock 9mm (17 or 19 with my Advantage Arms .22LR Conversion Kit) 3. Mossberg 500 4. AR10 .308 5. Ruger 10/22
@MasterK9Trainer
Жыл бұрын
I've heard watched and read a lot about this subject and the problem is that since nobody really knows what's going to happen all we can do is pick a strategy and go with that. Now for people that can afford or already own a bunch of different Firearms there isn't much of an issue but for those of us who are struggling we have to be really careful in our decisions. I do believe versatility is important but then again the guy who lays slow and has pistols and rifles that use five different calibers has a distinct advantage but then his neighbor might only used two calibers and have a hell of a lot more ammunition. Some people will use NATO ammunition which is of course common but then again there may not be any NATO ammunition together. None of us know what exactly is going to happen
@RyeOnHam
Жыл бұрын
I tried it at home. My card table collapsed! Listen to Paul!
@SuperSushidog
Жыл бұрын
“The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” Sun Tzu, The Art of War
@jasonshults368
Жыл бұрын
And thus the condition of America and most of the developed world: the rulers have been at war with the people for a long time, and they keep winning without ever engaging us in an actual fight.
@sombra6153
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Same
@VladimirGitcherocksoff
22 күн бұрын
If ever the SHTF, and we wind up WROL, in TEOTWAWKI I'll just say WTF as I LOL. I'LL grab my BOB and GTFOOD.🤔😳. R.I.P. Paul. We all miss you.
@404-ThisUsernameIsAlreadyTaken
Жыл бұрын
Ultra short version; Use the gun you have, not the one you wish you had.
@Lovell93
Жыл бұрын
I'm here to say that I AM encouraging everyone to be a doomsday prepper, especially in times like these. I've been prepping for 10 years now. Really, longer than that, as my grandfather and father were preppers. Don't expect something bad to happen, but be ready for it.
@smokinhalf
Жыл бұрын
noah was the first prepper and I guess everyone thought he was crazy
@mattwalters6834
Жыл бұрын
Same
@mattwalters6834
Жыл бұрын
I like the idea of “don’t expect something bad to happen, but be ready”. But anymore, you can expect something bad to happen.
@HK-qj4im
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@MonsterHunter267 FACTS!
@nexusnero
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
I would definitely like to team up with you
@nexusnero
Жыл бұрын
@@danielmacdonald8358 me too brother, people togheter can achieve great things
@AlexDenton0451
Жыл бұрын
real talk. why? I genuinely have never understood why people get into this shit.
@Dr_Wrong
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexDenton0451 Do you fill your gas tank before a long trip? Bring a coat? ..that's why..
@AlexDenton0451
Жыл бұрын
@@Dr_Wrong ...what
@miketyson8933
Жыл бұрын
AR-15 #1 its a must, lots of mags and LOTS of ammo!!! AR-10 for newbies is a .308, 9mm lots of ammo and Carbine like he said, then .22 mag and .22 and any other pistol caliber you carry weather it's. 45, 10mm, .40, 5.7, there's some nice pistol conversions like a Mech Tech where you can just buy a barrel from Mech Tech and you can hook up a 16" barrel to your Glock, Springfield, Sig Sauer, S&W, Walther, HK, F&N.....link up a rifle barrel to your pistol handle and you're instantly making your pistol into a MUCH DEADLIER OPTION EVEN FOR HUNTING EMERGENCIES!!!! ALSO GET REALLY GOOD BODY ARMOR IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY GET YOURSELF A SAFELIFE RIFLE SOFT BODY ARMOR AND GET IT ON SALE ITS THE BEST LEVEL 4 MONEY CAN BUY!!!!!!
@springer-qb4dv
Жыл бұрын
Sorry Paul, you forgot to include a good pcp air rifle, which has huge advantage that you can make your own ammo even years into TEOTWAWKI (provided you can get some lead) when everyone else has already ran out of ammo. Further you go into periods after collapse of civilzation, better the non-firearm alternatives (such as pcp air rifles, cross bows etc) will be compared to firearm which require supply of gun powder, primer and casing even for skilled reloader.
@cdlund2840
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
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.
@catlee8064
Жыл бұрын
Something in the most common calibre and very reliable, so 9mm or 0.223. Also a shotgun, 12 gauge of course. A decent knife. A bow/X-bow.
@Dr_Wrong
Жыл бұрын
@Kevin Hart birds are edible..
@Dr_Wrong
Жыл бұрын
@Kevin Hart lizzardz are edible.. Also, I 'see' your night-vision, and 'raise' you; one thermal blanket; one shielded candle for distraction; and one $65 10w cutting laser, beam spreader, and Makita battery.. _(Amazon ftw)_ ..buh bye night-vision.. 😃😃
@andrewpinsent8927
Жыл бұрын
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
@miketyson8933
Жыл бұрын
MAKE SURE YOUR OPTICS ARE SIGHTED IN!!! ALWAYS START WITH A SCOPED DEER RIFLE AND HAVE AN AR-15 Pistol or AR-15 on your back. Distance is key. Ya don't want to get yourself surrounded. Make some good shotgun trip bangers if you live on property!!
@josiewales44
Жыл бұрын
I tend to disagree with MOST of your choices. I have been a "gun guy" for around 55 years, so, I think I have a little experience/insight, I was also a police officer for almost 30 years. First, I agree with the choice of an AR platform, I'd equip it with optical and iron sights (just in case). The .223/5.56 round will work for medium (deer-sized) game AND for medium-sized predators (like humans). Since there isn't a comparable caliber "handgun" the carbine/pistol combo just doesn't work for me. I also don't think that 9mm is adequate for game. As far as a pistol goes, 9mm is marginally adequate for this use. I know that MANY will disagree with me, but I believe that a .45 acp is better suited. It WILL take down game and it WILL take down predators. It's not designed for long-range shooting, but at pistol ranges, it's hard to beat and it's also already sub-sonic so if you have access to a suppressor, you're already a leg up because the 9mm IS super-sonic. Now for a .22, The Ruger 10/22 is a good choice as it is the most customizable .22 rifle in existence. I would add a Bushnell TRS-25 red dot sight or something comparable (I have one on mine), I would also zero the iron sights as a backup (anything with a battery and a glass lens CAN be put out of commission). I have a MK2 Ruger 22/45 pistol and I highly recommend this model. It's the simplest of these pistols to field strip and it's deadly accurate. The only negative is that the magazines for it (the Mk 2) are the hardest and most expensive to find). Both Taurus and SIG make .22 pistols with higher mag capacities and I like both of them. Concerning the "pocket pistol", I'm going to have to agree on the 9mm (minimum) for this task. In this instance, I went with the Springfield Armory XDs in 9mm. It has a grip safety in addition to the trigger safety, it's 9+1 round capacity and light weight making it close to perfect (I say "close" because the trigger sucks). I would also carry A MINIMUM of 2 extra mags for each weapon (who am I kidding, I WOULD CARRY MORE). Like you said to begin with, the choices you covered in the video are YOUR CHOICES. I have listed mine and the reasons behind those choices.
@someonesdog9357
Жыл бұрын
Personally, I like the concept of using a 22LR , it's light weight and small amount of ammunition, well, cheaper and lighter weapons. But why is no one considering the 22 magnum in this regard?
@762M80
Жыл бұрын
Probably because .22mag is nowhere near as universally available and inexpensive as .22lr.
@DB-yj3qc
Жыл бұрын
Ammo availability and cost vs value. Not throwing shade on it.
@MrRolloBaggins
Жыл бұрын
Higher price ammo, not very reliable in most platforms that are autoloading
@TexasRoadWarrior
Жыл бұрын
My Rossi 22 mag has never had a misfire of any kind. It’s been very reliable, and it’s inexpensive, accurate and lightweight. That said, it’s definitely due for a FTF
@Gozer_is_God
Жыл бұрын
Paul!! You forgot the ultimate almighty caliber for this subject.. the 44 special 😅
@navchaps3449
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Hutzjohn
Жыл бұрын
NO PAUL --- you've made this "micro" version and a "short" version next time really give us the "full" version. I like both versions you have now but i'm GREEDY I want MORE! My thought goes to if your autopistol has a "magazine safety" ---- loose it if possible.
@rm9sbg93zxjzg
2 ай бұрын
The idea from my point of view is to stay incognito and do not engage in a fight and be as non threatening as possible. 22lr is great since you can carry 100 rds with ease, and most guns for it are small. I for example would keep the berreta, the 10/22 and a 22lr pistol/revolver and add a shotgun in case i hunker down, but usually i came to realize in realize moving away from conflict is life!
@davidransom4476
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@Salieri47 For this reason, I'd be going with my Smith & Wesson model 617 10 shot revolver with speed loaders.
@Iberian247
Жыл бұрын
This WOROL situation happens more often than we like to think, although usually very temporary, during mass flood events, blizzards, Hurricanes, etc. Be prepared.
@biffphuddle6581
Жыл бұрын
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.
@Jack-xy2pz
23 күн бұрын
Thanks, Paul Harrel .Yours is a good DASH .. Baruch Dayan Ha'emet RIP sir Condolences to valued (by you) friends and relatives ❤
@monotech20.14
Жыл бұрын
I think if there is ever SHTF situation that the Navy, Air Force, Marines ,Army , Coast Guard, National Guard, State and Local police can't contain, we're all fucked.
@levitatingoctahedron922
Жыл бұрын
guns should be used to prevent SHTF, honestly right now against traitors and invaders.
@Oldgunguy62
Жыл бұрын
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.
@InGratitudeIam
Жыл бұрын
"Brevity is the soul of wit." Thank you for your wit and wisdom in this short format. Now, on to the long haul...
@unitedstatesirie7431
Жыл бұрын
The GLOCK magazine springs are low quality and will cause your GLOCK pistol to malfunction when you keep your high capacity GLOCK magazines loaded for more than 8 months. I called the GLOCK company and they verified this to me when I called them on the cellphone last year.
@whatsmolly5741
Жыл бұрын
Pro tip: 10/30 ar mags can be turned into 30 round mags with: 1. the removal of 1 revit or heating up some glue. 2. Removing/cutting out the spacer. 3. Replacing the spring (unless you go with lancer, their spacer sits in the middle of the spring so even the 10/30 comes with a full size spring) Can be done in 5 minutes. Pro tip #2: 1. 10 shot pistol mags and specifically glock mags are unfortunately designed differently than ar mags so no simply removing the spacer. You can always buy staked mags but thats not the rout id go with The only factory 10 round glock mag (at least that iv found) that can be converted to full capacity are ETS mags, because instead of a spacer they use bumpers that turn something like a g17 mag into a single stack mag. It takes 60-120 minutes of filing but it is entirely possible to remove the bumpers and turn the single stack back to a double stack. Make sure to test it thoroughly because you may be able to fit 17 rounds into the mag but fail to remove enough material leading to malfunctions. 2. Replace with standard spring. Of course you dont have to break the law but it might be prudent to at least have those full size springs ready.
@MontysMotos
Жыл бұрын
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.
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