The Legendary Paul Harrell
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- Опубліковано 16 бер 2024
- In today's video we sit down with Paul Harrell. / @paulharrell
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As terrible as the cancer is, the fact that the entire community is coming together for Paul and we get to see him more is phenomenal
Kinda seems more like all these other youtubers wanna make money off of his terminal illness.
@@TheStig505i can see this happening but hopefully the bad side of the community does not benefit from his sickness and likely condemnation
@@TheStig505how so? He’s doing this as a tribute for Paul. You think Mike really needs the money? Come on
People want to bring you flowers when you're dead,
But no soup when you're sick.
It's weird because the community always clowned and memed on Paul.
Now that he's sick everyone's pretending that they always loved him.
Seems fake.
Paul, if you're reading this, your impact is far more positive and immense than you could ever hope to know. Just accept it; you're a legend in the gun community now and forever.
He already passed away...
I have been watching Mr. Harrell for years, and I've always enjoyed and grown from his content. I'm sad to see him go. He will be missed
@@rustyshackleford8473 he hasn't died yet, i have no clue where you got this from.
@@rustyshackleford8473 show source? I see no information of this any where. Don't lie.
@@rustyshackleford8473 If you have a source, state it, otherwise stop trying to spread rumors.
Why do I love Paul Harrell? Because he's so damn genuine. He doesn't play a character or do bits, he's just Paul. You can see it at the beginning of the interview. He's the EXACT same person off camera as he is on camera. That's rare to come by these days. What a legend.
When he does bits, he's his own strait man.
Paul is literally a Genius! Explaining how "different people have different experiences and therefore form different opinions".
That should be taught in schools 💯
@@antghostthreeonethree6609 Truth is subjective.
I loved his utilitarian approach, his videos always had something to teach you and showed the physical proof.
Good point. It's just really a blessing to have a channel that's fun to watch, you can learn a lot and the guy's not a narcissistic ass. A lot of people in the gun world are that guy. Most youtubers aren't so much at least not the successful ones but some are just trying hard to hide it. Like you said Paul is genuine. What you see is what you get.
I was trained by Paul Harrell at the Marine Corps Security Forces school, back in the summer of 1994. Great instructor! I found his channel several years ago and loved having his instruction again. Semper Fi brother!
What a privilege! Thank you for your service
You're lucky you got to meet him in person, what a great guy.
Thank you for your service and Semper Fi brother.
That's so awesome man.
Priceless
To both you and to Paul: Thank you both for your service!!
Paul seems to be the only one that didn't know he was a legend.
Yup.
People like Paul walk the walk and prefer to keep the lips zipped
I was just thinking that.
That's what makes him that.
Humble. I like that.
It’s not over yet
Oddly threatening with that shit username.
ok fed
@@MarkG11400 He's got the death stare, a strange intensity in the eyes. I've seen it many times in people approaching very close to the end. Like he's already half looking through the veil of this world into the other side.
Pretty much is though
never will be. we all leave a mark on people we dont even think about. he made an impact on many.
Brought tears to my eyes to see Paul looking so frail Such a sad sight. Love ya Paul.
Yeah, that old jacket looks like it grew 2 sizes.
He doesn't look frail yet just not 100 ..
same man. Had been following the story on his but hadnt seen him, immediate reaction to it here.
Yes, it hits hard as my father recently passed from prostate cancer that spread everywhere including the bones, and it was my first time being with someone until the end. Its both good in that it gives you time to prepare but also horrible for the same reason that its a difficult struggle to the inevitable. It feels good though seeing such a large community showing Paul that they care, and I hope that brings some comfort to Paul and his loved ones.
@@BoopSnootwhat’s wrong with him? Did he get vexxxed,,,,,??
Ive never seen or been privy to as many funerals in my life ....... worst part all the children. Dying during soccer practice or a 19 yr old in his sleep.
No one wants to talk adult it because no one wants to Admit. Believe face the idea they made a mistake and it’s costing lives. Their own. Their children’s
Seeing Paul being affected by cancer is quite hard to watch. He was such a broad shouldered and muscular guy. Now I barely recognize him. It reminds me to appreciate the time I have left on this earth. 😢😢
It is truly a shame, may he rest easy in the night
I think Garand was choking up throughout the interview
His body is ravaged. BUT his voice and personality are untouched and thus so very honest and so very true for us.
U can see him in those earlier vids. My man had huge chest and arms.
Yeah it does hit hard and make ya think.
Paul is a freaking gem. He’s essentially America’s gun dad. Some may give that honor to Hickok45, but Paul Harrell has always had the best information, sprinkled in with just the right amount of wisdom and dry dad humor. We love you Paul.
Paul Harrell is your grandpa on your dad's side, Hickok45 is your grandpa on your mom's side
I can agree to that
him and hickok are the goats
couldnt have said it better
I've always seen Hickok as gun grandpa and Paul as gun dad.
“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
Well said
+1
100%
💯
Thats what I said to my Brother who have very bad cancer..
What I'll remember most is not being alone on thanksgiving because of Paul.. Love this guy.
Yes I know it was a tradition to hide from mine and watch his videos on my phone
"You're an ambassador for our 2A rights... You represent us all"
Those words, I felt like He was speaking directly to me. He was speaking to you, to my wife, to my kids, to your family and friends. Everyone. But it felt so personal I'll never forget that.
We love you brother, you ARE a Legend.
The Dad we all never had. Thanks for everything Paul!!
@@fantaguyreal Find a bridge, take that last step into destiny.
Yeah for sure. Paul taught me all the stuff my Dad probably should have but didn't!
Uh, I had a dad....but with that said Paul is a Legand.
@@fantaguyreal I think this is lyric's from a song in sanskrit.
Such a great mentor!
I grew up in California believing guns were scary and evil. Three years ago I started dating someone who enjoys shooting, and made me watch Paul Harrell's videos with him to understand gun basics and how to shoot. Watching Paul Harrell got me into guns, shooting, and I went from fearing guns to owning 6 of my own, including a Beretta 92. I met Paul Harrell at a gun show at Yard Birds in Chehalis, and without even a pause he handed me a gun and said "this one is for you". I will never forget that. I have a shot thru Queen of Diamonds playing card with his signature framed on my fridge, from that day. Paul might not make the most humorous videos like Mr Thumb and Co, but his videos are incredibly knowledgeable, impactful, and educational, and I will continue to watch them as I continue to learn too.
Great story. 👍🏻
Disarmament on an evolutionary scale doesn't work - predators like Russia's Putin have shown us that they will attack as soon as they feel our weakness.
Beautiful sentiment. I am not Paul (obviously), but I think you're the sort of person that kept him making videos and content for so many years.
Wonderfully said!
That's awesome to hear. I always hoped videos like Paul's could change people's views of firearms and firearm ownership but you never really hear anyone talk about it.
200 years from now, people will still be talking about Paul Harrell and his immense knowledge and skill.
Paul's reach goes beyond the US gun community. I'm from England, I'd never really thought much about firearms beyond COD but in lockdown 'the algorithm' dropped a couple of Paul's videos my way. I thought 'here we go, another American gun enthusiast video' but then watched one. The guy on screen with a cheesy intro and some epic slacks started out by apologising for a speech impediment but then went on to clearly and eloquently educate and entertain me for about half an hour! I was taken aback. So I watched a couple more. Where the difference lies with Paul is that in addition to being (what you call) an expert, he avoids opinion and dogma and is considered and scientific. It made me realise that I could find the topic fascinating - both the engineering aspect and the human aspect (the cultural differences in the attitudes to firearms). So cheers Paul, I've learnt a great deal from you and enjoyed your videos - I raise a pint to you.
Well said
Oy, m8, u watchin' gun videofff on airstrip one? Hoff u haff ur loicence at hand, I'm sendinf the Bobbies.
Same I'm in the UK aswell and I just enjoy Paul's cool easy manner and hearing about his experience.
Cheers
God Bless Paul Harrell, we're all Praying for you Sir and your Family Mr. Paul! Keep fighting like Hell, we're here to support ya Friend.
Amen, God be with him, here's hoping he gets through it.
@@willyb7353 Amen! It's tough seeing another Good Man being taken away from his Family/Friends and the community as a well...
dude dont tell him that he's checking out at the right time and thats not even mean to say lmao, the world is going to shit. he's served enough
@@Spaghettiest
At least his countless lessons are immortalized on the Internet, a true master of gun safety. He has served exceptionally.
@@michaelfabian2401
It's necessary, unfortunately. We all must face the grave one day, it's just how it is..
What a great, humble man. That's why people love Paul. He isn't trying to be cool or popular, he's just a regular guy who wants to share his expertise. In this modern world of hype and self promotion, this man will be sorely missed.
Well said
Amen.
i'm surprised that Paul Harrell hadn't done a team-up video with the legendary Clint Smith of "Thunder Ranch", since he too is a firearms expert as well as being a retired Vietnam Veteran and former Police Officer.
but yeah man, having cancer sucks the big one, as my late-father was diagnosed with C.L.L and sadly passed away back in 2006.
@@DrQuagmire1 Their personalities would probably clash. Clint is a gruff, opinionated, grumpy old man. He excuses his abrasiveness under a guise of "being blunt". Not trying to downplay his expertise or skill, but I'd shop around for other classes long before considering Thunder Ranch.
@FuzedBox there personalities and styles clashing is exactly what could have made an entertaining video. As long as they understand that from the beginning and can take advantage of it. That's exactly why I've always wanted to see a paul harrel and kentucky ballistics video. Paul is very dry and Kentucky ballistics is very animated. That mix if done tactfully would be fantastic.
Paul is one of the examples of what a real man is. Humble, skilled, knowledgeable, clever, and funny.
Paul Harrell is my favorite type of man. Knowledgeable, detailed explanations, analytical, outdoorsman and my favorite type of humor. I'm praying for his full recovery. Thank You Paul for all your contributions.
Paul may not realize it, but he is highly regarded in the 2A community, and across the world.
I can't tell you how many comments I've read from people outside the USA thanking Paul for being their only source of firearms information.
Paul has an army of supporters, not just in the US. Paul has been a positive influence on countless people, and deserves all the support and respect he has. God bless Paul Harrell.
Amen from Argentina
Agreed, from the nation of Texas 😊
100% true, from Hungary
Across the WORLD. Regards from Germany
Agreed God bless Paul Harrell the man the legend we all love you
Hey Paul, my cancer was removed surgically. I’ve been mending the last 3 weeks. Praying for us all
There’s always hope.
You’ve got to be strong to go through treatments and surgeries. It’s hard to put it behind you considering potential reoccurrences. I tell people if I can do it, you can do it. I never looked at myself myself as a tough guy once in my life but I’ve had lots of doctors and nurses tell me I’m extremely tough. I think they say that to all the boys.😂
God be with you sir.
Prayers for you as well sir
My fiancé was 1 of 113 woman who survived stage 4 triple negative breast cancer, she’s been cancer free for a year. Her health and energy have gone through the roof, there is always hope.
Man he’s such a humble guy, love his mannerisms. You can just tell he’s an awesome person to be around
I was a first time gun owner when i found Pauls channel. He taught me a LOT about how to respect and handle firearms safely and efficiently, more than any other UA-cam channel. His videos are the best.
My dad was a huge fan of Paul's. Every time he'd upload a video, my dad would let me know about it. I lost my dad back in August of 22. I just want to thank Paul for giving me something to bond with my dad over.
🥂 awesome stuff right there ✅
Sorry to hear about your Dad, but the man obviously had the same reverence for Paul we all do.
Thanks for your post. I wish I had had a point of connection with my father. Time passes too quick.
RIP for all our lost Dads
Great sentiment
The one guy we don’t need “dad advice” from. He’s been giving it to us all along. God bless you, Paul.
It really sucks to see this man with cancer. How was and still is my gun dad. My father never owned guns. As a matter of fact my dad has voted for gun control. I purchased my first firearm about 6 years ago and shortly afterwards found Paul. He has taught me more about firearms, firearm safety, and the mindset you need to have around firearms than anyone else on UA-cam. I still remember the first video I watched which was the Miami-dade shootout. Something I had never even heard of. I loved how in-depth and detailed he would get. He would answer questions 9/10 that began to form in my brain.
Paul, you’ve taught me more than some people I’ve known most of my life and I deeply appreciate it. Thank you.
We love you Paul, and many prayers
Paul's transition from the beginning of the video to the end was phenominal. He lit up like a Christmas tree. Mike, you did a good thing today!
Legendary!
They say you die twice. Once when you leave this world and second when your memory is had or name is uttered for the last time. Paul’s memory and name will never cease to help us and inspire us
His memory has a long life to be sure
On that note, in 100 years all that knew us will be dead also. Life is Very short!
I was trying to think of something to say similar to this. Thanks to the interwebs Paul will have a profound impact on countless lives. Generations will have access and be influenced by him (and other legends) and that's a helluva legacy to leave behind, even if it's one cut way too short
Very true
@@aloeisthestuff9622not if I have anything to do about it. We’re all gonna be remembered!
Paul represents the best of what being a responsible gun owner should be. No attitude, no bravado, nothing to prove. I'm not particularly comortable watching firearms content on the internet... but I'll watch Paul Harrell all day. Guy's a trove of knowledge, and we'd all be better off emulating his demeanor. You're leaving a solid, respectable legacy, Paul. For real. I genuinely hope you're proud of what you've accomplished.
I don't think he ever mentioned anyone specific, but he was an expert at "throwing shade" at some of the other gun video guys that were over-zealous goobers.
This isn't pity Paul. This is love and respect. Hope you and your family are doing the best you can!
His quiet demeanor pulls you in, and before you know it, you have an entire encyclopedia of knowledge he just gave you for free. Bless you, Mr. Harrell.
The humble demeanor. The modesty. The self deprecating humor. That man is a damned national treasure. Thank you Paul for everything you've shared with us over the years
*BLASTS TOASTEMS TO SMITHEREENS*
"When it comes to Pop Tarts, accept NO substitutes" 😤
Absolute legend!
😂
Paul was always in the field in good weather and not ideal weather, and we were there with him. He is like a brother we went hunting with, talking about shared interests, giving good information. Thank you Paul.
Completely from rote:
"And for those who haven't seen it before, the Meat Target™ is leather couch 'skin', followed by pork steak 'pectorals', pork ribs on the front, pork ribs on the back, a bag of oranges to simulate lung tissue, all of that covered up by four layers of tee-shirt on the front and back, and the whole thing followed up by the New and Improved High-Tech Fleece Bullet Stop™"
Lol, shooting groceries.
@@onelifetolive927 You laugh, but he literally did a presentation on that, talking about available cover when potentially engaging a violent offender in a grocery store.
@KiithnarasAshaa lol, that's great! And I'm serious.
"But what makes the fleece bullet stop 'new and improved' you might ask? It's the bungee cord that keeps it from falling off the table."
That needs to be put on a T-shirt!!
Paul is looking rough as a result of cancer. But it isn’t killing his personality. He’s still so down to earth and hasn’t lost his great sense of humor.
This interview was excellent. I’m gonna miss you Paul.
He isn't dying. I refuse to acknowledge a "terminal" diagnosis. Fuck cancer, he can survive if he fights with his whole spirit
(I've had family die of stage 2 and had family survive no options terminal cancer)
I felt so sad for him in the first seconds of the video because of the vissibilty of his current state
@@jonathanpaxton7791 we're all dying the moment we're born
‘The cure is worse than the disease”
The joy of this video is that, if you simply shut your eyes, Paul is unchanged. He's still the same congenial, intelligent, funny human being. Thanks for giving us this excellent interview.
Man, I hope Paul sticks around for as long as possible. We love you Paul, thank you for all the wisdom and entertainment over the years. I know you say you didn’t make the impact you said you’ve made but this is one of those very rare instances you get to see the impact you’ve made on the world.
I am 50 and my oldest son will be 26 this year. We both found Paul Harrell and had been watching him independently and I told him about Paul and found out he had already been watching Paul on his own. So Paul has touched many people and transcends generations as well! Those that want facts, fundementals, and good humor tempered by experince and a sound mind!
That’s so cool.
Paul's breakdown of the 1986 Miami shootout is the best that I've ever seen. I still watch that every once in a while and learn something new every time. He is a legend in the community and his no nonsense, straight to the point approach always kept me watching. I hope a lot of people learned not just a lot about firearms from him but video presentation as well. He's old school, but that presentation style is a lost art that he brought back with style. Godspeed, Paul. We can only hope and strive to live up to your standards and make you proud.
I love that video. Seen it more times than I would want to confess.
💯
It's been years since I watched that video, but I remember (and often repeat to myself) to paraphrase, "The casualties did not result from a failure of firepower. It was a failure in marksmanship."
That's one of my favorite PH videos. For a weird reason, I also love his M1 Carbine and PCC comp videos, it made me want to get a Marlin Camp Carbine so bad 😂
Definitely enjoyed that one a hell of alot also
Thanks for conducting this interview! You put more life and joy back into Paul than I have seen!! And Yes! We all shared that with him, thanks to your fine efforts here! God Bless you both! Jerry
Paul Harrell is a modern age philosopher, really the industrial age Hegel. Hegel connected idealism & metaphysics to materialism & history, while Paul does his version of the same by connecting theory to practice.
Glad to see the spotlight on Paul in an informal setting like this.
Except unlike Hegel, Harrell’s thought isn’t toxic.
@@JeremiahAlphonsusI don't think of learning from history as toxic. The Hegelian dialectic is all about analysis of historical "fact" or "record" & how it differs from material outcomes. That's _real_ learning from history, not memorizing dates & names & factoids.
If I've learned one thing from history it's that people don't learn from history.
This man kept Oregon safe for decades.
Portland didn’t fall under his purview 😂
Portland?
Portland is it’s own thing now.
It’s Oregon but not
@@PineTreePal Cities are shitties
@@PineTreePal It's Oregon in name only.
STRICTLY in name only.
I remember being in Detroit, MI during COVID and wanting to get my CCW license. The class was mostly black with a black former Marine instructor, but along with myself and a father and son we were the only white guys in the room. Nevertheless, the instructor plays one of Paul's early videos on handgun safety. I smile and say "Hey, it's Paul! I love that guy!" To which about half the room, including the instructor, also laughed and smiled saying they've seen his videos too. The instructor then replied "I wouldn't play his video in my class if I didn't think he knew what he was doing."
Your videos have reached many people of very different backgrounds to empower themselves for self-defense. I wish you a swift recovery and know that when the end comes (hopefully MANY more years from now), as it will for us all eventually, your legacy of firearm instruction and commitment to personal empowerment will always live on and continue to teach millions of people long after all of us are gone.
God bless you, Paul Harrell.
Yep, that's one of the things that drew me to Paul over some other guntubers, he's universal with ALL gun owners regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, political views (outside of 2A rights) etc.
I doubt Paul will ever truly know the impact he has on the Gun Community.
Im very confused where the fact everyone else was black is relevant to this story
@@bigsoap186 a white guy with a Shatner-esque vocal tic who lives in the Pacific Northwest was shown in a room full of in mostly black people in an inner city Detroit CCW class, proving that his videos are truly informative and reach far more people of differing cultures and races across the country than he realizes. I posted that to show him how many people his videos have helped through just my anecdote alone. Imagine how many other people have had similar experiences.
@@bigsoap186😂I bet you are
Learning so much from Paul 🙂 Greetings from Stockholm Sweden Europe 🇺🇸🇸🇪♥️
What an amazing man. I have learned SO much from Paul. God bless you. Rev
Could tell GT was left almost feeling like a little kid in Paul’s presence and was just happy as could be for it 😃. Wholesome af and it showed the human side of both these guys.
Fuck I just left a long winded reply trying to say what you said but didn't convey it nearly as well. That's exactly the vibe I got from this interview
@@matthewengle9554 I’m happy to know I wasn’t the only one feeling that vibe and glad I was able to put in to words what you were feeling. It’s not always an easy thing to convey for any of us.
@@rymic72 very true
It's like watching someone meet their hero, and that hero is the exception that actually is worth meeting. Super happy for GT to have the opportunity to have this chat.
Paul's dry humor, his absolute commitment to the bit and just how clever some jokes were, is definitely the unexpected surprise of watching his videos.
The information was always clearly presented, with context and examples and in the case of significant feedback re-addressed and re-substantiated.
No notes, 10/10 channel. The effort and care always and clearly showed.
thanks to Paul for doing this interview. thanks to garand thumb for hosting Paul. Paul, you're my favorite firearms guy - full stop. you've had a massively positive effect upon me and also upon my (young!) children. Thank you, Paul, and God bless you.
Sorry for bad English, Unlike many people here, Paul wasn't my entry to guntube but I clearly remember how impressed I was with his professionalism and how as a young man I aspired to be like him. All the way from Iran, wishing you beat the cancer and heal soon Paul.
Paul is amazing ❤
Watching Paul teach on UA-cam is pretty much just as good getting real paid for firearms training. Sometimes better than hands on I would say with how professional and knowledgeable he is
Perfect english my guy
Anytime I see "Sorry for my english" I go on to read a comment that is more grammatically correct and understandable than 90% of the rest.
mashallah brother great english
Paul is our own Mr. Rogers. Seeing him in his jacket again reminds me of Fred Rogers putting on his own iconic sweater. BIG LOVE FOR PAUL from Kommiefornistan!
Mr. Harrell is one of the most real, humble, genuine, person that UA-cam has been graced with. I am so glad that he is getting the recognization he deserves. I truly am sorry for his battle.
At first sight (ı have to admit) he looked extremely changed but just after a couple of minutes it was the same smart, funny and energetic Paul again. we love you Paul!
I find Paul Harrell's way of speaking relaxing, that's why I always loved wacthing his channel. The moments where he sat down on some log to tell a story were the best.
the words he uses too
Very calm delivery, always appreciated that.
And the prices for shooting jackets on ebay suddenly jumps to $4,000 !!
We love you Paul!!
Worth every penny given how they have infinite ammo
Many pockets, many guns, many magazines, it goes on..
Thank you both for bringing Paul back even briefly. It was great to see him, and I think of him often. Paul you are a legend and you have made a lot of people safer and more secure in their daily life. Thanks again for the video. It did me more good than watching all of your other videos.
I am sorry I only just now saw this but I probably needed time to watch more goodbyes to Paul, I lost my Grandfather to cancer his name was also Paul and he was one of the best men I had in my life, I miss him dearly. I do not mean to make any of this about me but thank you so much for reaching out and getting us more time with Paul, I wish only the best for him, his family and anyone that has went out of their way to let people know about this absolute legend, the utmost respect and love to you all.
May he RIP
Been a Paul fan for a long time, glad to see he’s reaching a broader audience even if the driving factor is less than ideal
That’s one way of looking at it lol
@@Hoc-Dollidaywhat's another way of looking at it?
@@liamstephens3968 I wouldn’t say the driving factor is less than ideal. This is a great driving factor. One of the biggest Guntubers interviewing a true legend in Paul. That’s MORE than ideal hahahaha!
@@Hoc-Dolliday The driving factor is the fact that Paul is dying
@@Hoc-Dolliday i think this guy meant it's not ideal that it took Paul being incredibly sick to reach a wider audience
As a young man with no family,
This man and I have spent many turkey dinners together! Thank you my friend.
Paul's holiday specials are truly a celebration in of itself
Hey man if your ever in Jersey around the holidays let me know your more than welcome
@@jn8601 thank you
Oregonian with the same offer to hang out
7:47. ¿what is this voice. ?? I keep hearing it
Paul continues to be a blessing to this community.
Thanks for interviewing him and sharing this. Always a pleasure to watch and learn from him.
His Miami Dade video is by far one of the best on the subject.
That video was a fountain of wisdom.
Comprehensive and entertaining the entire way through.
Amen to that
A nerd strap! 🤣
When I saw the thumbnail I was struck cold. My dad passed away two years ago from brain cancer. I found Paul searching for info regarding the Miami shootout, and then I proceeded to binge on his videos for weeks. I'll always associate him with his warning regarding his "Shatner-esque" pauses, which honestly I could never detect, lol. My favorite video of Paul's is "Don't Underestimate the 30-30," because my dad always deer hunted with a Marlin lever action 30-30. But there were so many other greats. What a legend. The wider world doesn't know Paul, but we in the gun community will never forget him. We should all be so lucky to impact others like Paul has.
I too was reluctant to hit play... I had it sitting in a tab for 5-days. It sucks seeing one of your life heroes in the final chapter. It's so disheartening and reminds you of your own mortality.
Somehow I can hear Paul's voice with that Shatner-esqe phrasing saying, "Well, it's been found through extensive scientific study that life sucks and you should indeed get a helmet".
Gonna miss big Paul... at least I was blessed by his presence and wonderful, no BS vids.
God bless you Paul!
I'm part of the wider world, live thousands of miles from America, never owned a firearm and probably never will yet I know of Paul and have thoroughly enjoyed his videos. He's better known than people realise.
Well said Jake!
Me too brother! It's hard to see someone you love waste away. Doesn't get easier with age either. I guess this is why "life sucks".
He's not special never heard of him
Thank you. Getting every last bit of value and quality from a man who humbly provides it. I loved this.
Great interview! I really enjoyed hearing Paul talk about his favorite and most surprising moments over the years. He's had such a great career educating us all.
Paul was my first guntuber I watched
The OG if there was to be one. Thanks Mr Harrell for all the lessons
Hell yeah, brother. He definitely set a presedence for the community of Guntubers and the 2A community. Paul will be missed.
Same here.
Same
Here too
Paul’s Thanksgiving specials are UA-cam gold. Thank you for everything you’ve taught us Paul. You’re too humble to realize the impact you’ve made on so many people.
I watch them every year!!!!
The legendary Paul Harrell is the UA-cam channel that I started off watching years ago! It's great to see this wonderful interview with him as he is so deserving to have with all that he's contributed. I am so sorry to see that he has cancer. My prayers are with you Paul.
Thank you Roy for continuing the channel, and we look forward to hearing your own experiences and knowledge of firearms.
This is the stuff we need. God bless you Paul. Our prayers are with you.
@@fantaguyrealdon’t worry we won’t
Cancer absolutely sucks. I was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney cancer last year, and I had one kidney removed. I’m in my late 30’s, and I’ve never had any health issues my whole life. I’ll never forget the date and time I got the diagnosis call. I’m very lucky it was caught by accident, but I also realize others aren’t so lucky. Praying for you Paul. You are an inspiration and you will live on through your videos and indelible influence on us.
Hang in there!
That's terrifying, hang in there man
How long ago did you get the "vaccine"?
@@inputfunny Did your mother have any children that lived?
It's a legitimate question...incase you been living under a rock, fatal cancers in people have skyrocketed since the roll out of the covid vaxx.. Not to mention massive increase in "Sudden Adult Death Syndrome" and other illness/death related incidents such as blood clots/strokes. Many people that were once a in a perfect bill of health are now suddenly becoming super sick and or dropping dead on the spot. @@nivlacyevips
Thank you for everything you've done for the community and the Country Paul! One of the All time greats for sure!
As an Australian, our firearms channels are extremely limited. I found Paul Harrell's channel a few years ago and it has been my go-to for information ever since. Paul's professionalism, humour, experience and information is second to none. He is so down to earth and a pleasure to watch and to listen.
Godspeed Paul. You will be missed.
@HunterValleyDan Mark and Sam 4AW if you haven't heard of them. From WA and make videos
What happened to Steve Lee and FPS Outback?
I used to watch them a lot nearly ten years ago but haven't heard anything from them...
@alberthofmann420 I don't know this channel you mentioned. If it's a hunting channel or even just a gun channel youtube makes it hard for you and then add Australian laws. Might have just figured it isn't worth it anymore like a lot channels did
@@alberthofmann420Steve Lee had his firearms licence taken from him (can’t remember the specific reason) but they’ve refused to return it to him because of his bad driving record
@@novusrex2639 that's a real bummer... 😮💨
In true Paul Harrell fashion you should have released a 24 min "short version" and 2.5 hour "long version" of the interview
lol
I know which one I would rather watch 😄
Is this a joke? Where's the 2.5 hour one?
Classic! Well-played, sir.
Complete with Shatner-esque
Pauses.
Paul is my all time favorite. I’m so sad he is ill and I hope he has peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Thanks for the interview.
Thanks for the opportunity to listen to Paul. He is a humble icon.
A lot of people make firearm videos, but no one else has the style that Paul Harrell does.
PATIENT, reasoned explanations...from a National Treasure.
Thanks Paul for all your efforts and knowledge handed down over the years! Look forward to watching Roys now too. Hope the prognosis gets better even if it feels like a long shot, but if not, life is fleeting and I have a feeling your thankful for the years you get, just like me, but dont for a second think that you havent left a big mark man!
Great interview. Love watching Paul's videos! Taught me a lot!
The man..the jacket...the legend. Godspeed, sir.
Oh man, Paul and Hickok45 were my intro into the UA-cam gun community. Both helped me immensely with picking out my first gun. So cool to read all the love on here for an absolutely legend.
What was your first pick?
@@IkarusTheFallen S&W 686. Still own it too, and it will always have sentimental value for me.
Sad to see this mountain of a man wasting away. Such is the tragedy of this fallen world.
Paul’s humility is what makes him so special. All of the knowledge and experience has never gone to his head which allows him to focus on giving meaningful, informative content. Please don’t downplay the impact that you’ve had on the community as a whole. You’ve given so many people so much insight. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been around guns your entire life or you’ve never even held one, you’re always gonna learn something from Paul Harrell.
Whether he accepts it or not, I think most of us will agree that Paul Harrell has had a substantial positive impact on the community and individual lives. Thanks Paul, and thanks GT for getting this interview with him. It's good to see and hear from him again despite his condition. I hope he's comfortable, and a miracle would not be out of place.
well said.
Paul is the Bob Ross of guns. Simple, calm, educational. I've fallen asleep to his vids many a late night. Hope he can enjoy all the time he has left with us.
Thanks Paul. You're Golden.
Paul, give your self the credit you deserve. You are a legend and we have all learned something from you. Thank you for what you've done.
I appreciate everything you’ve done Paul. I’ve been a viewer since as long as you’ve been making videos. Thank You.
I lost my dad a month ago to stage 4 cancer that was discovered 12 days before he died. All of us including him thought he was just extremely sick and was losing weight because he had skipped a few meals due to his illness. I checked up on him on his birthday morning before I went to work, but didn't want to wake him. That day while I was at work, he suffered a stroke and was taken to the ER via ambulance. After the recovery wasn't going as planned they did an ultrasound and discovered a mass in his liver. After that they continued to find more, kidney, pelvis, spine, and eventually where it started in his lung. My dad smoked tabbaco from 15 to 57, and had COPD. Watching him fight from a hospital bed with hallucinations and confusion from malnutrition, and try to relearn how to swallow, and sit up, only to see him begin to decline, still hoping for some sort of improvement, only for the pain to get so severe he had to be medicated beyond any form of consciousness. Then to go home at 4 am, and come back to find that he had already passed. The day that hit me the most was the day the cancer was announced. Cancer, bloody cancer sucks man. I'm almost 24, and I know my parents had me late in life, but my dad was 67, he should have had atleast 10 more years minimum. But fricken cigarettes, and cancer took all of that away in just a few short years. They knew something was wrong with his liver in early 2021, but the whole world panicked over a strange new flu from china, and the medical field apparently wanted to put the tests for my dad on the back burner, and focus on the response. Then after they started allowing them again my dad was too afraid to check after that. 12 fricken days. Thats all I had to know he had cancer, thats the only advice I knew that my dad's "illness" wasn't just a bad flu. If there already is a cure, that people are hiding because there is no money in it, like some say, I hope they realize someday the damage they caused and are horrified by what they have done, because cancer is the worst. To watch someones own body fight with itself until the body becomes so weak from the cancer stealing most of the resources that even their meals are mostly wasted. For a rouge cell to turn into a nutrients theif that sucks the life out of them. It's a horrible fate. If there is anyone reading this that is putting of quitting the tabbaco, or even vapes. This is your moment. Christ still chose to love you, He still chose to die for you, inspite of yourself. You don't need them anymore. You have freedom in Him. My heart goes out to Mr. Harrell and his family. Cancer is the absolute worst. The only solace I really have in this life is, that there is a God, He is good, and He will hold the enemy, lucifer responsible for all the evil he has caused, as he was the one who brought sin and death into this world. People may make choices, but he temps them into the wrong choice. And he will awnser for the suffering he has caused. My prayers are with Harrell and his family. Cancer is an awful parasite.
Sorry about that my dude. I feel you. Lost my ol man at 69 on Dec 24 yrs back. Yea. His was very related to agent orange dealing with it in Nam days. Theyll live on tho. Have no regrets bro it happened the way it was suppossed to. And we'll all unite again as well. Keep your best memeories high and laugh out loud at the funny ones! Cause sometimes they out there revisiting with ya! 👍🏼👍🏼
Sorry for you loss. Indeed... pancreatic C is one of, if not THE most, deadly one. And quick. I also have had 2 uncles in that situation; they're 69 and 80. It is a battle with an unfortunate end. TIME heals, my friend. BE patient with yourself.
God bless your family , I recently lost my cousin to cancer and was so tough for the family and his wife and three daughters.
Yeah, my dad also passed from cancer at 67. I think people, esp the younger ones, aren't prepared for what aging entails. An awful lot of people go out hard... I know guys who went out a lot earlier than your and my dad, so there's that. All the more reason to live your life to the fullest. Your dad would want that for you too. Godspeed.
Lord bless you and your dad
Mr. Harrell, I hate that we have little time left with you, but I feel blessed that you have given us so much over the years. Thank you, sir.
I appreciate the videos that both of you gentleman have produced and the effort that you’ve put in them. Thank you! Stay strong!
Love Paul's videos and have learned a lot by watching them. Amazing man and a great channel.
Garand Thumb, this is the best video you’ve ever made. We all genuinely appreciate you going out to see Paul and get this recording.
no shot this is a bot account lmao this is the third comment that has said that word for word letter for letter
Mr. Harrell, I'm 30 years old as of January 2024, and I've watched you since I was at least 22, if not earlier. You were one of the foundations of my firearms knowledge and have positively benefited me in ways that no one else could have. You were the only source of firearms and tactics information that has been infallible for me. I returned to your videos year after year because I knew that, even if I had an understanding of the subject material, I was bound to learn something new or be exposed to a new perspective I hadn't considered before. You have my trust, and for that, my respect and attention in all things. G. K. Chesterton once said that the object of an open mind is the same as a mouth, that you open it with the intent to shut it upon something solid. I knew that when you had something to say, it was worth pondering, and that was invaluable to me as a young man.
very well put!! 👍
I hope when my time is limited that I won’t have people writing me long messages like this.
@@HominaHubbadon’t worry. I’m sure with messages like that, nobody will write you anything.
@@lnaesll so I won’t have any young guys writing me three paragraph messages that could be shortened to “love your vids man”? Awwww sad 😪
It’s just so self-satisfying to write this whole message, and it pained me to imagine Paul wasting his time by reading it.
@@lnaesll lol, touché!! 😂
Love Paul from Hungary. He’s the father figure I always wanted and needed but never had. Stay strong.
Thank you Paul! I've been learning from your videos for years. I will continue to learning from them for years to come.
I met him last Sunday. My dad and I went to one of his symposiums in pendleton Oregon. It was an incredible day for both my dad and me. And it was an absolute honor to meet him in person. Meeting him was one of the greatest memories in my firearms journey.
Im from Czech republic and watching Paul helped me understand firearms better. After reaching the legal age i got my permit and now regularly conceal carry. I appreciate your data driven approach. Thx Paul !
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Love the Czechs and your amazing Sellier and Bellot ammo!
@@TameImpala521 the .223 rounds they sell here produce a notably stinky smoke. Is it the same overseas?