I will never forget the first firearms lesson my father taught me when I was only 6 years old. He put his Ruger 10\22 up about an inch from a 8 inch in circumference tree and fired. He then showed me the small hole on the front of the tree and then told me to check out the back. The back of the tree had a golf ball size hole in it and I was stunned. He then said to me "now imagine what that could do to a person.... This is not a toy" that was 36 years ago and I have never forgotten that lesson.... I remember it every time I pick up any firearm......
@@Douglas21450 everyone should have one like mine that took the time to train me right.! The other thing he did was to fill the gun he was training me with full of blanks to make sure I was abiding by all the rules! I had no idea of course that I was shooting blanks for two years until I was eight...... lol.....was wondering why I couldn't hit anything......
The fact is that he is always serious and professional… so whenever he does a joke he’s funny as heck 😂😂 coz he looks serious even when he does the joke lmao.
It always amazes me how Paul can be outright hilarious with a serious face! Kicking those bottles made my day. I was laughing so hard I was crying! You never know what to expect with this guy!
Kicking the bottles followed by shooting them with the soda spraying all around had both my daughter and me rolling with laughter! Thanks Paul. Made our evening.
Don't forget about my Hi capacity assault boots with the laser step indicator. AOC made me take them off when I went to her house for a prostitutionalized liaison.
"Fun" fact: In France, If you're an expert in any martial art (anything over black belt or certified MMA/Krav-maga fighter) your hands and feet are legally considered weapons under the same legal category as knives, batons and even black powder guns, meaning if you use your techniques against someone who doesn't know how to fight you can be charged for using lethal force against a non-lethal threat (unless they're much, much bigger than you in which case their assault is considered a lethal threat)
I’m a new ER doc, just the other day a young guy came in with several holes in chest, DOA, from some kind of .22 gun. I was really surprised to see the damage they can do, to the point where I don't make fun of people who carry .22 anymore.
Dad had unloaded on a huge dude trying to charge after him after he had left a club. Dumped all 10 rounds from his Ruger into that guys stomach, and practically shredded his insides.
For real. Lol. I don't know why people write off a .22 for any general reason. Maybe they can't comprehend that there's no comparable transition to mentally match the injury of a firearm versus any lesser projectiles.
With the feet, as well. One kick Lefty, one kick Righty. Note also, in some other PH vid, (possibly a .32 test?? I forgot), he punches the meat target ... Lefty!
It is possible to train yourself to shoot with your non-dominant hand, truly ambidextrous or not. Many people do it because their dominant eye is on their non-dominant side. Most people just don't see enough reason or get enough training time to do it(people such as myself,) at least to the point of being proficient. I've thought that it might be a valuable skill to learn though, especially if I ever had the misfortune to lose the use or at least a fair bit of the dexterity of my dominant hand.
Well, you are thinking of a weakling. Actual robbers, rugged up by the streets, bulky, and possibly on drugs can overpower you as you hit every bullet in your small caliber gun. Just check this out: ruclips.net/video/UKZ55m2KBaY/видео.html
@@A_Box Yes. All criminals and robbers are 6'4 260lbs coked out bodybuilders with bulletproof implants under their skin. Shooting them would do nothing
@@paracosmicabsurdity6235 did you even watch the video I linked? The dude literally took one bullet straight to the face. Not only he did not die, he dragged himself to a hospital where he was arrested.
The 22 has several things that make it a viable choice for home defense.First it does not over penetrate walls . It has minimal noise and muzzle flash indoors. It is extremely controllable. It is a burst fire weapon that delivers multiple rounds on targets rapidly. It is easier to make head shots with if necessary. Cheap to feed , encourages practice
@@jefferylittleton1005 maybe BB is not good example but the logic is quite clear - there is difference between "22 lr is dangerous and can kill a person" and "22 lr is good for that purpose". I mean, "just enough" doesn`t equal "optimum" - with a same shooting skill there should be a good reason to choose less effective cartrige that only brings more variables in fight and reduces your chances? There are a lot of people being killed or heavily injured with a straight razor but why anyone prefer it to a knife or a dagger if he had an options. Hope I could described the point.
@@beholster1610 I know what you're saying, but the best gun is the one you have and the one you're comfortable with. A .22 revolver that someone has is infinitely better than the 9mm they don't. They're also good for people with wrist problems or other handicaps.
I just have to say thank you for this. The fact that you're willing to talk about people who may have sound sensitivity and not be condescending about it is huge to me honestly. I've been shot at before and have PTSD from the experience, and while that PTSD doesn't manifest itself in a way that keeps me from using a higher power firearm, I can easily see how others might be left finding higher powered firearms to be very uncomfortable to shoot. So thank you for genuinely caring about folks and not making them feel like shit for things they can't help. You're good people, sir.
@Log Splitta Thank you for your service and the sacrifice you have made for our country, furthermore, thank you for the sacrifice you make every day as lasting implications for you bravery.
@Addict Tactile sensitivity. An amount of force that may feel fine to most will be close to if not over the limit for autistics. I've personally found that 7.62x39 is on the edge of unbearable and even 5.56 is more than ideal.
Wow, this just came up in my feed. This video was my introduction to Paul several years ago. He sure has taught me a lot over the years. I pray he is getting the care he needs. Thanks Paul.
This was a fun video to make. I'm glad you've gotten some use from the material. I'm getting hospice care. It's going well. Thank you. Your prayers mean a lot. to me.
Hitmen have used silenced .22 pistols for assassinations, as have special forces worldwide, due to the ability to suppress the noise. So the answer is, yes they are effective, especially up close in your home
@@arcblooper2699 You're exactly right. .22 LR can be an effective killer, but a lousy stopper. Self defense is about stopping,...... killing or wounding is a side effect.
@@kellywalker8407 the person might not be blown through the next wall like some bullshit in a movie but if you empty a .22 into somebody you'll enter any subsequent fisty-cuffs with advantage
The IDF uses the .22 against violent rioters. Of all the footage I've seen, not a single one of the rioters continued rioting after catching a .22 to the shin. They also use the 10/22 to take out guard dogs, sentries, lights and to bust windows. The Russians developed a .22 urban sniper rifle in the war with the Chechnyans to match the civilian .22 snipers the Chechnyans were using to great effect against the Russian army. American soldiers in Vietnam were deployed with .22 rifles when they were sent into tunnels. Plenty of insurgent forces around the world have used the .22 to deadly effect going all the way back to the French and Chinese resistances of WW2 up until today in 2021 in the middle east. A bullet is a bullet. Shot placement is shot placement. A tool made for killing will kill so long as the person using the tool is adequately trained and has the desire to kill.
@@TimeGallon 4. Lighter to carry ammo if you need to take it, say, on a camping trip in your backpack. 5. Very little recoil so easy to reacquire target after shots. 6. Can bring down most any size game*, including humans god forbid, with proper shot placement. 7. All of the above reasons play into the fact that if your wife hates guns and loud obnoxious noises, but she may actually warm to using this particular round that isn't so punishing in recoil and sound, and it's the only viable option there.** *If you're practiced up and know where to place the shot of course **I say this all with the caveat that it would not be my first choice for self-defense. It'll do in a pinch. Sometimes we may indeed find ourselves in a pinch. I wouldn't feel completely helpless with a 10/22 and several magazines full of ammo at the ready. Even a single shot bolt gun and a pocket full of ammo would be worth something.
Robert Nugent imagine having a suppressed .22 pistol as a home defense option. My logic is that firing a .22 (considering, as you mentioned, the minimal recoil, weight and psychological stutter that higher calibers usually tax on the shooter) automatically makes you a much better marksman. If someone breaks into my house and I have to put several rounds into him to neutralize the threat, it’s still not likely that he’ll “drop” regardless of the caliper. We see this time after time in police or surveillance videos. Some perp is shot several times, center mass and still manages to either flee or pursue the shooter. As awful as it sounds, If you can crack someone in the face with the aided accuracy of a .22 the threat is MUCH less likely to continue a violent pursuit against you. That’s my logic. But this is also coming from someone who isn’t as good as he’d like to be with a 9mm or .40 or any respectable round lol
Man, I've accidently walked into other people's apartments while drunk, and it's scary to think that I could have been blasted for doing so, only to get called a drunk rapist after I died.
A buddy of mine was shot in the leg with a .22lr and 15 years later still walks with a pronounced limp. I don't know about their killing potential, but I know I don't want to be shot by one!
Got my lesson about the power of the .22 when I was a kid and a custom butcher came out to the ranch to dress a steer. One brain shot through that thick skull and all four legs collapsed. It was on the ground dead about as fast as free fall could put it there.
Had a ,22 mag hollow point go through my calf muscle, luckily it just missed the bone. Took quite a while to heal and straighten out completly. Got some good expansion though.....the entrance hole was .22 sized and the exit was about nickel size!
Yes, fine now. However had bad medical care and it healed in a cramped up position. Took me about 8 weeks to straighten it out so I could walk normally. And that was 10X more painful than the actual shooting!
He is an expert on many matters in this area, and his opinions carry great weight, but the one thing Paul Harrell cannot do without someone else's help is demonstrate the ability of the _average_ hunter or shooter to hit a target.
At age 13 I fired my first .22LR at a 55 gallon steel drum from 50 yards: It penetrated one side and put a dent in the other - I knew then this was a real weapon and not a mere toy.
Anybody who grew up shooting a .22 as a kid, shooting old junk cars, boards, bottles, rabbits and such knows it's not a weapon to be disparaged. Shoot a 2x6 or even a 4x4 board with it, check out the entrance and exit holes, and then choose where in your body would you want that hole. I love a good .22 rifle. Cheap to feed, accurate, relatively quiet, and hundreds of rounds fit in a jacket pocket. Next to a good shotgun, it's as good as it gets.
I did laugh out loud. I kind of suspected he would do that, but it was still funny to watch it. However I thought he'd declare that a win over the .22 hits, energy transfer and all. lol
Except in a home defense situation (depending on your state) if you put 10 rounds into the guy, the Law might well decide to prosecute you for homicide.
@will smith Unless you're defending against a SWAT team or Ned Kelly's gang, intruders are probably not going to be very heavily armoured. A .22 will do the job just fine. Also, the psychological threshold for pulling the trigger is going to be lower for .22s than for higher calibers. Lower maximum damage potential, sure, but that also goes for accidental discharges or friendly fire - the former of which is going to be a much more likely scenario for most than a home defence situation. Besides, lower caliber=less damage to your own house.
I think the speed at which a semi auto .22 rifle can pump tiny lead bullets into a perp with no recoil and even under stress more than makes up for any of its short comings. I could put 10 rounds in a quarter at 10 yards faster than I could put 3 shots on a paper plate with my 9mm at the same distance. The lack of recoil and the muzzle never leaving your POA is just a huge advantage. They might not be large bullets, but they add up quickly in quantity in a very short time.
If your strictly talking "home defense", a .22 round in the center of the forehead at 15 to 20 feet will usually discourage the VAST majority of home invaders.
I think a. 22 rifle is good to go. You're wife and kids can easily shoot it and it's cheap enough to get a lot of practice. Follow up shots are very quick and easy to control. Just make sure you stay on the good side of the wife and kids. 25 rounds of cci stingers in a 10/22 is no joke
@@dougdarby3564i wish i could but commiefornia says no… if only they got how much a positive is for the general populace than what hollywood and democrats have made them out to be
I stumbled across your channel and glory be! A channel disseminating the information I want to hear and learn done in a very down to earth style that does not insult my intelligence. I am very pleased to find this after all the mouth breathers, gun range ninjas, "ex-special forces" nincompoops and dingbats I have waded through on youtube. Mr. Harrell your channel is very refreshing and I seem to always come away with some nugget of info that I heretofore did not possess. Many thanks.
The best part of "You be the judge" is it puts the responsibility on the viewer to think and make a decision based on the evidence.. it's quite brilliant.
I met a forensic scientist who worked at a major university and he showed me part of their collection. That included several remains of people killed by .22lr. The potential lethality is unquestionable. There were a couple of hits that were deflected by bone but there will still plenty of hits with devastating damage. I would not choose it over other calibers for self defense but it is clearly potentially effective for stopping threats under certain conditions.
Minor fun fact: The mafia used to execute people with a 22 caliber pistol because it would have the power to enter the skull, but not exit it, so it'd just ping pong around and scramble the persons brains
I found out about the forensic properties of the .22 LR hollow point when I got called to jury duty back in 1981. Turns out they will ricochet around inside the chest cavity severing arteries and collapsing lungs.
For sure n hit alot of organs before they stop I was shot with one while fishing from a long way away seen them hitting the water in front of us then herd the power never found out who did it I still carry the bullet doctor said there couldn't find it I did
My best friend in high school shot me in the face on accident with a ruger single 6 from about 10 feet away. You are correct in thinking it would not be a pleasant experience.
all the above comments make me so glad I don't live in such a gun nut paranoid country. mind you for the record unless the other guy has a more powerful gun you are pretty powerful with a .22 .... you have a gun, a club and if you also have a knife you are indestructible
Paul , there was a case in Mexico where an escaped convict engaged federal police with a 22Lr and killed 5 officers. This happenen in the late 70s. Never under estimate a 22Lr in the hands of a good skilled person.
I can easily see how that could happen, as I commented elsewhere if you can hit a running rabbit at 100 yards with a 22, that means you could also hit a human head easily, this would be lethal and emphasizes shot placement over caliber as many cannot shoot a larger caliber with recoil accurately.
@@drnapalm7605 except a "protection" vest doesn't protect your brain from being pierced by a piece of lead going 1000 feet per second. (The guy killed those officers with head shots. Not body shots...
RoadTripVidz I only see high praise for this guy...but I know what you're saying...he doesn't get enough views worthy of his content, which is consistently excellent.
I was shot at about 7 feet with a .22 LR in the left side of my chest, it went through my lung and shredded it and embedded in my shoulder blade. It's still there to this day, never underestimate a .22LR.
I'm an ex-marine, and I'd trust my life to a 22LR revolver as a self-defense weapon any day. These revolvers have a recoil that's barely noticable plus many have an 8-shot capacity. In a stressful situation, your aim and opportunity to shoot follow-up rounds at a threat increase as a result. This will give you confidence and can save your life.
mike crook- I saw an episode of Lt. Kenda Homicide Hunter that recounted the case of an Army noncom who was deployed overseas. He was concerned about the safety of his wife and newborn son so he got her a .22 cal revolver. Sure enough, one night there was a home invasion. This guy started advancing on her up the stairway. She held her son with her left arm and her gun in her right hand and told him to get out. If I recall this correctly, he laughed at her and she fired one shot to his chest. He died on the way down the stairs. {The post mortem showed she had placed a round right through his heart.} She was distraught at having had to kill someone and still very shaken. In Kenda's dry style he said he told her she "did good" and to to back to sleep.
@@SierraBravo347 Yep. And more about the deadly nature of the .22; remember, one .22 round almost killed President Reagan. And that was AFTER it ricocheted off of the door jam of his limo before it entered his chest and collapsed his lung.
I’ve owned a 10/22 for 20 years-never fired it until last month. I was astonished at how accurate I was with it. I have 9mm, 380 and 38 Special handguns. I shoot some of them well but not as well as the 10/22. So, I came back to this video to see what Mr Harrell had to say about them. Glad I did.
Paul comes across as a down to earth guy, which is probably true; and on top of that, he really does know what he is talking about. You could not hope for a better friend.
One huge advantage of a 22 for home defense, is that not only are they great suppressed, but if you can't have a suppressor for whatever reason, the 22LR fired indoors is going to do a lot less hearing damage and produce a lot less blinding flash than one of those guys with a short barrel 223 or shotgun.
One big reason for a .22 for home defense, and the reason I'm switching, is if you live in a trailer park/apartment/crowded suburban neighborhood where overpenetration/misses can be a major problem.
@@kam_iko usually a good weapon light will keep you from not seeing... though you would lose your hearing. Ain't no one got time for earpro when a guy's banging in your door
Ya using 12 gauge even if you live in the woods on a farm your gonna have to remodel the last thing I wanna do after mopping up a puddle of blood is hang drywall.
@@hermitvoncrab7174 If you hit him with the 12 ga it might not over penetrate & hit the dry wall anyway, depends on shot size etc. I've seen some penetration tests with 00 Buck in gelatin & I don't believe it over penetrated, you might want to check, there's also low recoil L.E. 00 Buck which will probably penetrate even less.
20 guage for trailer park. #8-7. Plenty of up close hitting power, but mostly just messy. Unless a face shot its survivable. Be ready with a follow up round. That call be a bigger load or a deer slug.
Paul, thank you for this video. Though by the time I saw it, it's been 5 and a half years since you did it. Let me add a very personal notation to this. Without going into great detail; my oldest brother was killed by a .22 round. He had an A.D./N.D. and I list that as such because it WAS an accident, but he did commit the ultimate act of negligence. He received a firearm and took it to be UNloaded based on his friend's statement that it was. AND my brother failed to check it first. As he rotated the weapon around looking at it, his finger slid down onto the trigger, and, (yes fatal error #2) it discharged. The round struck him under his left eye and well, the effect was devastating in more ways than one. Granted the distance from muzzle to p.o.i. was about 20 inches, the damage was nevertheless total. I can not thank you enough for putting this up, and I agree with your assessment 100% and were it possible to make that 1000% I would do so. You are spot on all the way with it.
"Or you're a better shot than I am," says the guy who just shot a two inch group off-hand with iron sights at a hundred yards with a ruger 10-22. Who says this guy doesn't do comedy?
Just bought a Ruger 10/22 about 2 weeks ago as my first firearm. Been watching quite a bit of your videos and been learning as much as I can since everything in Ohio is still closed. Just wanted to say thank you for your hard work.
The first gun i bought for home defense was a Mossberg 701 that I bought on sale for $89.99. It was all that I could afford at the time and it sure made me feel better knowing that I had firearm in the house.
In Britain in early world war 2 when we were expecting to be invaded, SOE ( special operations executive ) operatives were issued silenced 22LR rifles for covertly despatching the enemy.
Not trying to take anything away from their effectiveness, but sometimes military and police choices are dictated by budgetary concerns more so than what is actually the best weapon.
awesome video! and so true about the underrated .22. as a former officer (idf lieutenant) your shooting stance is the definition of textbook perfection - steady 3 pt contact, breathing regulated, barrel steady as a rock, but soft enough to absorb recoil.
I would dare say .22 lr have killed more people than any other round. (Non combat , of course) if you ever watch forensic shows on TV , it would seem .22lr is the preferred round of criminals everywhere.
Yeah but we're talking about home invasion. This guy is a fucking idiot. You'll be lucky to get one shot. High brass double aught. Unless it's squirrels then ok with .22
Mr Harrell: As always, an excellent video. I would like to add one thought. One very practical reason to choose a .22LR rifle for home defense is physical ability. A person with wrecked shoulders or other physical limitations can manipulate a .22 as well as absorb the recoil during training sessions. Just something to consider. Perhaps a future video could address safe and effective techniques for handicapped shooters.
4:38 And for home defense, I'd also add the criteria that the effective range is limited by what the average lawyer can defend you against in both a criminal and civil trial. I think you're going to have a hard time in court defending yourself at 150 yards in a home invasion, so if the bad guy is too far away... don't shoot, seek cover or evade instead.
Lots of arguments about what a .22 did on the Netflix show Making a Murderer. Part of the argument was how little penetration a .22 has and how it's not really effective against humans
I've chosen the Ruger 10/22 rifle for home defense because my ten-year-old daughter can run it effectively if Dad's not home. The argument is always shoot or don't shoot. If you're going to shoot, shoot as many times as it takes to stop the threat. With the bx25 there's a lot of stop on hand.
Buy as much .22 as you can find, here in Portland, the crown Princess of rioting, limited to 2 boxes per day at my local...Police are hand tied, at some point, last night,,,,the protesters will move int to the hoods,,,like last night... 7/29... better to have too much than not enough...going to get uglier as election nears...
Amen Tony, I went to buy for home defense all jacked up for a 12 gauge til the salesman asked; can she (my daughter) handle this? We bought a 10/22 and am thankful for his rational questions.
A while back I picked up one of those S&W M&P 15-22 rifles and my god, it's just a blast to shoot. It weighs almost nothing but is crazy reliable and far more accurate than I expected. plus it looks good as a deterrent. I would have no qualms using it even as a primary for home defense.
The Ruger 10/22 I shot more than all my other firearms combined, and that included other .22s. A while back, the M&P 15-22 was $349.99, and S&W had a rebate on the M&P line. Normally it excluded the M&P9 and 15-22, but there was no fine print, so I figured why not try. 4 to 6 weeks later I had a hundred dollar rebate card! Now with the prices of ammo, I have been shooting nothing but .22lr, except when the Army is provided the ammo. (Army Reserve)
I have the one from HK but bro they have no stopping power. Sure you land lethal hits but buddy is still coming at you as oppose to a 9 mil or .45 and he’s falling down from the force
@@boosted.boyo. Not going down the "stopping force" rabbit hole. I have a semi Auto Shotgun for home defense but like I said, I would be perfectly comfortable using just the 15-22.
The two school massacres perpetrated in Finland (Jokela, 9 deaths and Kauhajoki, 11 deaths) were with 22LR. handguns. Yes, it's lethal and cannot be underestimated
When I was working for the NRA years ago, I knew a guy who was working on his home when he was shot with a .22lr. He was on a ladder when he said he felt like he was stung by the worst wasp he'd ever felt. He tried getting down the ladder but passed out. He came to in a hospital, and whether he called for an ambulance or his wife did I don't recall, but the doctor told him he had come very close to dying. The kid who shot him was firing an auto pistol with another kid j just over a mile away. The police found the shell casings and some witnesses who placed the time of shooting. They never found the kids, but they apparently stopped at a stop sign and fired a few rounds either to test the gun or shoot it for kicks. The round entered his back and he said it made it very tough to breathe, which is why he said it made going down the ladder so difficult. He had always turned his nose up at the tiny .22lr round, but that this experience changed his perspective. He saw a map where the shooting happened and where his house was, and said it was just over a mile as the crow flies. While at the NRA, I met a number of people who had defended themselves with a .22LR, and read many more accounts. When you consider that you can empty a Ruger Mark II into a person in in just over 3 seconds, you realize it can really clear someone's sinus cavities. I have no problem recommending the .22lr round for home defense. Keeping a Ruger Mark-series in one's dresser can really do the job if you use quality ammo in it.
I've owned the Stoeger .22 pistol since 1971...an expert can fire 11 rounds in one second with that pistol...I can't imagine being hit by 11 rounds and surviving...only idiots would degrade the .22 LR especially with CCI Stingers..I've cut blackbirds into two pieces with them...the impact wrapping the parts around the tree limbs when the bird explodes...my mouth just hung open in disbelief when it happened...I was used to nice clean holes in the bird...with solids.
@@dennispfeifer7788 It pisses me off when people say learn about handguns with .22s but don't rely on them for home protection. A Ruger Mark-series would be a perfect home protection gun. Also, _everyone_ should own (in my opinion) a Henry AR-7 survival rifle. Look them up on RUclips. They are astounding! The price is only about $250. (I bought two)
I agree good info, I would rather not ever want a defense situation turn to killing another person, he could be a kid hungry or hooked, I'd rather teach a valuable life lesson, my home preferance. . 22, # 4, or rock salt 12 G, and Thank Jesus I live in a relatively safe area, and never had to be forced to armed defence, if life got so real we had to go lethal, 9 mm or 306, would be the logical choice then . Let all hope that is never the case
@@dennispfeifer7788 if you're interested in something entertaining on high volume .22 effectiveness, forgotten weapons has a video, with range firing, of an American 170 (.22 Cal submachine gun with 177 Rd drum mag, marketed to police in the 1970's) very fun video.
Lmfao 😂😂😂 Paul. You're so hilarious. "Let's engage the soda bottles with nothing first." "Let's shoot at the soda bottles with .44 magnum and miss." Love it.
Excellent as usual Paul. I've run hounds for many years and have taken plenty of raccoon and squirrels with a 22lr rifle. I've found that a 40 grain solid 22lr is far deadlier on raccoon and up sized game. You need the extra penetration. For squirrels and rabbits,especially squirrels,you need the expansion of a hollowpoint. Squirrel are incredibly tough and unless you take only head shots,you will lose too many squirrels with solid bullets. As for self defense? Woe be unto anyone trying to do me harm if one of my Ruger 22s is nearby.
I was expecting Paul's nothing vs 2 liters to just be him standing there trying to glower them into expoding and then sassing us. burst out laughing when he ran over and kicked the damn things
I mean it is possible, just not typical. Hypothetically if your assailant has a firearm or other ranged weapon and is using potentially deadly force against you at more than 25 yards, sure it could happen. That's just not how the vast majority of self defense situations go down.
-"The soda you sell is tap water with CO² and some food colorant. It's not bad for health, but doesn't taste much, and worse in every way compared to the main brands. How then do you explain your success ?" -"It's the cheapest and my company is based in the same county as Paul Harrell."
My dad bought my mom a .22 S&W revolver because she was shy of guns. She wasn't frail, but there was a psychological thing or fear that prevented her from firing larger calibers. I have experience with a wide range of weapons from .17 cal air rifle to the 90mm recoiless rifle, and I keep a 10 shot S&W .22 LR revolver handy in my bedroom in case I wake up when the intruders break in at 3 am in the morning. I practice hand gun and I can hit a tin can at 15 feet. It's not the perfect defense weapon, but suits me. I understand that a person hopped up on powerful drugs, can keep coming after being shot with something less than a .45 ACP or magnum type handgun. But, I intend to shoot more than one shot. It is my opinion that semi-auto weapons tend to make a person aim less. There are trade offs on this issue, but that's where I stand. But, I also recognize that at close range, I won't have time to aim, and that I'll be pointing, much like Paul did, and at close range that very well may hit the target.
@Pavel Manzhetov I have arthritis in my hands now. I could shoot my .45 if I had to, but practicing with it is, literally, a pain now - and practice may have more to do with surviving an intruder than caliber.
There are also people who are sensitive to force and/or noise. Someone who may be startled by thunder won't fare well with a louder cartridge like 5.56.
Actually knew a fellow up in KY who kept a Marlin 60 for that very reason. He had simply become too frail to handle anything else well enough to feel like he could be effective with it. The druggie who broke into his home on that fateful day would probably have to agree that he made a reasonable choice, if he were around to talk about it.
I like the 10/22! A little story I read in American Rifleman in the 80's: Two guys, neighbors, were drinking. Drinking a lot. They got into an argument, and one guy says he's going home to get his gun. He comes back with his 45 ACP and shoots his neighbor seven times. The wounded neighbor fires a single round out of his .22 rifle and killed the guy before walking himself to the hospital. The .22 is not all that bad. Like you said, it's better than nothing.
Realistically too, you have to ask yourself "what is your goal as a civilian with a self-defense rifle". If a home intruder is getting 22LR mag dumped on him, chances are even if he doesn't die, he's probably going to try to run away. If the intruder goes away, that's a win.
That story makes me wonder what kind of "hits" were put on the victim of the .45 attack. Certainly none of them was a solid head shot...(But I still love me some .22's!)
Dan White my father goes on hunting trips to Canada and Alaska once in a while. One time he ended up discussing hunting with a Native American up there. This guy hunted exclusively with 22 LR, even moose! He shot them through they eye, aiming for the optic canal. Easily penetrated the skull.
On large pray like moose with a .22 the eye will work ,but the deadliest target on most larger animals is the ear,,a well placed round in the ear will dropem dead,,so dead in fact ,their feet hit their belly before they hit the ground,,an ive proven this many times throughout my life killing an butchering farm animals,,by the way the pig is damn hard to kill dont shoot the damn thing betwixt the eyeballs ,,a well placed shot in thear and there isnt even any squealing ,cause its dead before it hits the ground
I will never forget the first firearms lesson my father taught me when I was only 6 years old. He put his Ruger 10\22 up about an inch from a 8 inch in circumference tree and fired. He then showed me the small hole on the front of the tree and then told me to check out the back. The back of the tree had a golf ball size hole in it and I was stunned. He then said to me "now imagine what that could do to a person.... This is not a toy" that was 36 years ago and I have never forgotten that lesson.... I remember it every time I pick up any firearm......
Sounds like a good dad
@@Christian-jn1lz the best
Great dad!! I had one too.
@@Douglas21450 Me too!
@@Douglas21450 everyone should have one like mine that took the time to train me right.! The other thing he did was to fill the gun he was training me with full of blanks to make sure I was abiding by all the rules! I had no idea of course that I was shooting blanks for two years until I was eight...... lol.....was wondering why I couldn't hit anything......
"Let's engage with nothing." is still one of my favorite jokes.
That had me spitting up my drink 😂
One of mine is him wearing PJs,in a fully made bed in the rain. He's great.
@@ThanenJ What video is that one?
Damn funny. Lol
The best scene on RUclips regarding .22s. I clipped the scene with my iPhone and put it on Facebook.
You will be missed sir. Thanks for everything
I love Paul's sense of humor. He doesn't let it out to play all that often, but it never disappoints.
Me too. This video was hilarious and also very true.
The fact is that he is always serious and professional… so whenever he does a joke he’s funny as heck 😂😂 coz he looks serious even when he does the joke lmao.
The best thing about a .22 rifle is that you can buy 100 rounds for a bent nickle and a Blockbuster coupon.
That's exactly what I love about my pellet gun.
I've been given more 22 then I'll ever use.
Or $7.99 to $11 most places
@@arintheseatsesh6242 I remember being able to get them for about a penny.
Stock up on .22LR...even if you don't have a .22 caliber gun. I hear they will become good currency for trading during the zombie apocalypse... :D
It always amazes me how Paul can be outright hilarious with a serious face! Kicking those bottles made my day. I was laughing so hard I was crying! You never know what to expect with this guy!
Kicking the bottles followed by shooting them with the soda spraying all around had both my daughter and me rolling with laughter! Thanks Paul. Made our evening.
Happy McJoyjoy : Great point 😀
Marginally effective
Need closeup
And yes, he wears ear plugs with every shot he takes.
“When you start poking holes in people...They usually leave you alone” - Jeff Quinn, reviewing LCP II 22
RIP 🙏
Miss that dude.
Someone else said if disengagement is your goal a few holes from a .22 will probably do it.
I was a Marine in Vietnam in the 60s and 70s and we had a saying: "We've done so much for so long with so little we can do anything with nothing."
Rah
Mother Teresa's quote.
@@lgbtqisahategroup9781 "Rah rah rah rah. Rah rah."
- Lady Gaga
And now you have been shown just how incorrect that statement was.
@@garnerdix2829 vague
Him kicking over those soda bottles just proves how badly we need common sense foot control.
Ban size-15 assault feet now
WATCH OUT! The Democrats are going to license your feet!
@@rollinmckim4719 We also need a ban on laces more than 16 inches long. Can't have boots too tightly bound.
Don't forget about my Hi capacity assault boots with the laser step indicator. AOC made me take them off when I went to her house for a prostitutionalized liaison.
"Fun" fact: In France, If you're an expert in any martial art (anything over black belt or certified MMA/Krav-maga fighter) your hands and feet are legally considered weapons under the same legal category as knives, batons and even black powder guns, meaning if you use your techniques against someone who doesn't know how to fight you can be charged for using lethal force against a non-lethal threat (unless they're much, much bigger than you in which case their assault is considered a lethal threat)
I’m a new ER doc, just the other day a young guy came in with several holes in chest, DOA, from some kind of .22 gun. I was really surprised to see the damage they can do, to the point where I don't make fun of people who carry .22 anymore.
Dad had unloaded on a huge dude trying to charge after him after he had left a club.
Dumped all 10 rounds from his Ruger into that guys stomach, and practically shredded his insides.
@@raptordan166 big deal, I could do that with my penis.
@@fan9775 Yeah but why would you want to shred your boyfriend's asshole like that?
@@yankee2666 cause I'm a top
fan9775 lmao
As a EMT for the past fifteen years I have seen several people shot with a .22 and they were just as DOA as one that was shot with a .45.
For real. Lol.
I don't know why people write off a .22 for any general reason. Maybe they can't comprehend that there's no comparable transition to mentally match the injury of a firearm versus any lesser projectiles.
Most people survive being shot by handguns, including .22; your sample size is skewed.
But most deaths are caused by 22s
A hole in a vital area is a hole in a vital area.
J. Damn have you ever even been in an altercation with guns?
This was the video I discovered your channel with many years ago. Godspeed Paul🇺🇸
I never noticed that Paul was ambidextrous and equally as accurate on both sides. Best gun reviewer on RUclips.
Agreed. No BS reviews.
With the feet, as well. One kick Lefty, one kick Righty.
Note also, in some other PH vid, (possibly a .32 test?? I forgot), he punches the meat target ... Lefty!
Nutnfancy is pretty good too
It is possible to train yourself to shoot with your non-dominant hand, truly ambidextrous or not. Many people do it because their dominant eye is on their non-dominant side. Most people just don't see enough reason or get enough training time to do it(people such as myself,) at least to the point of being proficient. I've thought that it might be a valuable skill to learn though, especially if I ever had the misfortune to lose the use or at least a fair bit of the dexterity of my dominant hand.
Hickock is probably on par, I'm more of a fan of Paul on a day to day basis of videos alone haha
I discovered your channel a few weeks ago. I don't think I have started one of your videos that I didn't watch to the end. Excellent!
Same here
They are addicting!
...DITTO ! ! ! !
there are a lot of gun porn vids on the youtube, this is more like master piece theater, very very good to excellent
👍
".22 won't stop anything"
~Someone who hasn't been shot at ever
"Holler when it starts to hurt!"
I generally prefer not to be shot at - with anything.
Well, you are thinking of a weakling. Actual robbers, rugged up by the streets, bulky, and possibly on drugs can overpower you as you hit every bullet in your small caliber gun. Just check this out:
ruclips.net/video/UKZ55m2KBaY/видео.html
@@A_Box Yes. All criminals and robbers are 6'4 260lbs coked out bodybuilders with bulletproof implants under their skin. Shooting them would do nothing
@@paracosmicabsurdity6235 did you even watch the video I linked? The dude literally took one bullet straight to the face. Not only he did not die, he dragged himself to a hospital where he was arrested.
The 22 has several things that make it a viable choice for home defense.First it does not over penetrate walls . It has minimal noise and muzzle flash indoors. It is extremely controllable. It is a burst fire weapon that delivers multiple rounds on targets rapidly. It is easier to make head shots with if necessary. Cheap to feed , encourages practice
I've been asking people for years. Still waiting on someone to agree to taking a .22LR round at 20 feet
Exactly lol... cheap ammo and effective, esp w decent shot placement. A shot to the head is deadly
That doesn't mean anything though. I wouldn't agree to take a BB at 20 feet. That doesn't mean a BB gun is an effective home defense weapon.
@@AaAa-sr4um shooting each other with bbs is a frequently played game that people play hundreds of dollars to play.
@@jefferylittleton1005 maybe BB is not good example but the logic is quite clear - there is difference between "22 lr is dangerous and can kill a person" and "22 lr is good for that purpose". I mean, "just enough" doesn`t equal "optimum" - with a same shooting skill there should be a good reason to choose less effective cartrige that only brings more variables in fight and reduces your chances? There are a lot of people being killed or heavily injured with a straight razor but why anyone prefer it to a knife or a dagger if he had an options. Hope I could described the point.
@@beholster1610 I know what you're saying, but the best gun is the one you have and the one you're comfortable with. A .22 revolver that someone has is infinitely better than the 9mm they don't. They're also good for people with wrist problems or other handicaps.
"First the jugs on the right with nothing..." that is the hardest I've laughed in a while Paul, good on ya!
You need to get out more
Legend has it those two soda jugs are still orbiting the earth.
I just have to say thank you for this. The fact that you're willing to talk about people who may have sound sensitivity and not be condescending about it is huge to me honestly. I've been shot at before and have PTSD from the experience, and while that PTSD doesn't manifest itself in a way that keeps me from using a higher power firearm, I can easily see how others might be left finding higher powered firearms to be very uncomfortable to shoot.
So thank you for genuinely caring about folks and not making them feel like shit for things they can't help. You're good people, sir.
Agreed
People on the autism spectrum who are likely to be more sensitive to both recoil and sound may also benefit
@Log Splitta Thank you for your service and the sacrifice you have made for our country, furthermore, thank you for the sacrifice you make every day as lasting implications for you bravery.
@Log Splitta I’m so sorry you went through that. God bless
@Addict Tactile sensitivity. An amount of force that may feel fine to most will be close to if not over the limit for autistics.
I've personally found that 7.62x39 is on the edge of unbearable and even 5.56 is more than ideal.
Wow, this just came up in my feed. This video was my introduction to Paul several years ago. He sure has taught me a lot over the years. I pray he is getting the care he needs. Thanks Paul.
This was a fun video to make.
I'm glad you've gotten some use from the material.
I'm getting hospice care. It's going well.
Thank you. Your prayers mean a lot. to me.
A good mix of humor, sarcasm, and serious, real world assessment.
Hitmen have used silenced .22 pistols for assassinations, as have special forces worldwide, due to the ability to suppress the noise. So the answer is, yes they are effective, especially up close in your home
Well, so is a garrot. And that's just a cord.
Skills are skills.
I mean tapping someone unaware in the back of the head is different from self defense
@@arcblooper2699 You're exactly right. .22 LR can be an effective killer, but a lousy stopper.
Self defense is about stopping,...... killing or wounding is a side effect.
@@kellywalker8407 the person might not be blown through the next wall like some bullshit in a movie but if you empty a .22 into somebody you'll enter any subsequent fisty-cuffs with advantage
The IDF uses the .22 against violent rioters. Of all the footage I've seen, not a single one of the rioters continued rioting after catching a .22 to the shin.
They also use the 10/22 to take out guard dogs, sentries, lights and to bust windows.
The Russians developed a .22 urban sniper rifle in the war with the Chechnyans to match the civilian .22 snipers the Chechnyans were using to great effect against the Russian army.
American soldiers in Vietnam were deployed with .22 rifles when they were sent into tunnels.
Plenty of insurgent forces around the world have used the .22 to deadly effect going all the way back to the French and Chinese resistances of WW2 up until today in 2021 in the middle east.
A bullet is a bullet. Shot placement is shot placement.
A tool made for killing will kill so long as the person using the tool is adequately trained and has the desire to kill.
reasons to have a .22 for home defence instead of a shotgun: less spackling
LMFAO
2. Cheaper
3. less hearing damage
@@TimeGallon
4. Lighter to carry ammo if you need to take it, say, on a camping trip in your backpack.
5. Very little recoil so easy to reacquire target after shots.
6. Can bring down most any size game*, including humans god forbid, with proper shot placement.
7. All of the above reasons play into the fact that if your wife hates guns and loud obnoxious noises, but she may actually warm to using this particular round that isn't so punishing in recoil and sound, and it's the only viable option there.**
*If you're practiced up and know where to place the shot of course
**I say this all with the caveat that it would not be my first choice for self-defense. It'll do in a pinch. Sometimes we may indeed find ourselves in a pinch. I wouldn't feel completely helpless with a 10/22 and several magazines full of ammo at the ready. Even a single shot bolt gun and a pocket full of ammo would be worth something.
Robert Nugent imagine having a suppressed .22 pistol as a home defense option.
My logic is that firing a .22 (considering, as you mentioned, the minimal recoil, weight and psychological stutter that higher calibers usually tax on the shooter) automatically makes you a much better marksman.
If someone breaks into my house and I have to put several rounds into him to neutralize the threat, it’s still not likely that he’ll “drop” regardless of the caliper.
We see this time after time in police or surveillance videos. Some perp is shot several times, center mass and still manages to either flee or pursue the shooter.
As awful as it sounds, If you can crack someone in the face with the aided accuracy of a .22 the threat is MUCH less likely to continue a violent pursuit against you.
That’s my logic. But this is also coming from someone who isn’t as good as he’d like to be with a 9mm or .40 or any respectable round lol
Spackling's ok. It's when you've got to mud it that it sucks.
I know a lady who shot a drunk man who entered her home with a 22. She shot him once in the heart and he died instantly.
I'm pretty sure a hole in the heart would kill anyone regardless of caliber.
@@johndawson6057 I'm pretty sure that was the point of their comment. More or less that well placed shots of any caliber can kill.
Shot to the heart
And He's to blame
She gave love
A bad day
@@ourtime-downhere6931 🎸🥁
Man, I've accidently walked into other people's apartments while drunk, and it's scary to think that I could have been blasted for doing so, only to get called a drunk rapist after I died.
A buddy of mine was shot in the leg with a .22lr and 15 years later still walks with a pronounced limp. I don't know about their killing potential, but I know I don't want to be shot by one!
Survivalkraft ask Bobby Kennedy if the .22 will kill you.
Got my lesson about the power of the .22 when I was a kid and a custom butcher came out to the ranch to dress a steer. One brain shot through that thick skull and all four legs collapsed. It was on the ground dead about as fast as free fall could put it there.
Had a ,22 mag hollow point go through my calf muscle, luckily it just missed the bone. Took quite a while to heal and straighten out completly. Got some good expansion though.....the entrance hole was .22 sized and the exit was about nickel size!
rex woodcutter ouch, did it fully heal? Still having any issues?
Yes, fine now. However had bad medical care and it healed in a cramped up position. Took me about 8 weeks to straighten it out so I could walk normally. And that was 10X more painful than the actual shooting!
As soon as you kicked those sodas I knew I needed a .22LR
I don't understand why every one hates soda so much. Sure it rots your teeth, but its fizzy and delightful IMO.
@@BoopSnoot It's the only American way to fight obesity
@@BoopSnoot Because processed drinks and food is cancer in a plastic wrapper
I laughed so hard at this lol thank you for this comment
@@nastyrex4302 This is the most 'merica thing I've ever heard. Amazing.
Offhand, 2” group, 100 yards, open sights. Do you know how hard that really is! Paul can really shoot!
NO! I don't-because I don't even try Lol.
At my age, my front sight looks like a moth is on my barrel.
Optics for me.
Yup, that was good shooting.
That is fantastic shooting, wish I could do that with open sights!
He is an expert on many matters in this area, and his opinions carry great weight, but the one thing Paul Harrell cannot do without someone else's help is demonstrate the ability of the _average_ hunter or shooter to hit a target.
I can't even qualify on the range on the prone supported position.
At age 13 I fired my first .22LR at a 55 gallon steel drum from 50 yards: It penetrated one side and put a dent in the other - I knew then this was a real weapon and not a mere toy.
Yes sir bob
To the nay Sayers. My good friend a Mo State Trooper said it well. He never saw anyone shot with a .22 rimmer that wasn't screaming for a Doctor...
Taking a hit from a .22 will darn sure ruin your day.
So in other words he never saw anyone actually killed with one..?
I am prior law enforcement and I worked a murder once where the victim had been killed with a .22. The round entered one armpit and exited the other.
Richard Blankenship Did the round pass between ribs in that case? I'm not sure if it could punch through bone that well.
@@neargaming2057 considering that they just shattered ribs in the video...
I kinda wished when he engaged the soda bottles with nothing, he would just stare at the bottles for a few seconds then move on.
They'd probably break anyways
That's what I was hoping for
Even better: do a ‘thug mean mug’ and UFC victory dance
I was hoping he would use finger guns
One velocitor to the heart from a rifle at 50 yards is lights out.
Thanks Paul! I am enlightened!
He shed light on that subject
Anybody who grew up shooting a .22 as a kid, shooting old junk cars, boards, bottles, rabbits and such knows it's not a weapon to be disparaged. Shoot a 2x6 or even a 4x4 board with it, check out the entrance and exit holes, and then choose where in your body would you want that hole. I love a good .22 rifle. Cheap to feed, accurate, relatively quiet, and hundreds of rounds fit in a jacket pocket. Next to a good shotgun, it's as good as it gets.
All I know is, that when I worked in a district attorney's office, we sure had a lot of homicides committed with .22's.
This guy is awesome! He needs to have a tv show. He reminds me of Mike Rowe and that's a huge compliment
Agreed.
88kmblack
RUclips is honestly better than a TV show.
You got a hard-on for Mike Rowe? Do you pull your pudding to Dirty Jobs?
I agree on the television show.😊
It's a dirty gun but someone's gotta shoot it!!! DUN DUN DUUUUUN
Hahahaha he kicked those jugs!!! I was not expecting that I almost laughed out loud it's late and my kids are in bed lol Awesome video!
I did laugh out loud. I kind of suspected he would do that, but it was still funny to watch it. However I thought he'd declare that a win over the .22 hits, energy transfer and all. lol
Your right I thought he would too lol
lmbo
Steel toes add more foot lbs. of energy?
@Cliff H: only marginally, but they increase penetration and ability to defeat barriers. lol
Paul is fighting obesity one 2 litter soda at a time 💯
Kick the soda#!!
Buying them actually supports them to produce even more
No one ever gets shot just once with a .22. You get the whole magazine full.
No point in being stingy!
Ammo is so cheap you'd be mad not to dump a whole mag
Except in a home defense situation (depending on your state) if you put 10 rounds into the guy, the Law might well decide to prosecute you for homicide.
Tinman 18 shouldn’t be in your house if he didn’t want to get shot. Shoot until the threat is neutralized
@will smith Unless you're defending against a SWAT team or Ned Kelly's gang, intruders are probably not going to be very heavily armoured. A .22 will do the job just fine. Also, the psychological threshold for pulling the trigger is going to be lower for .22s than for higher calibers. Lower maximum damage potential, sure, but that also goes for accidental discharges or friendly fire - the former of which is going to be a much more likely scenario for most than a home defence situation.
Besides, lower caliber=less damage to your own house.
I think the speed at which a semi auto .22 rifle can pump tiny lead bullets into a perp with no recoil and even under stress more than makes up for any of its short comings. I could put 10 rounds in a quarter at 10 yards faster than I could put 3 shots on a paper plate with my 9mm at the same distance. The lack of recoil and the muzzle never leaving your POA is just a huge advantage. They might not be large bullets, but they add up quickly in quantity in a very short time.
Add a binary trigger to that... my goodness.
That's the thought behind the American 180
You have summed up this topic perfectly and concisely
If your strictly talking "home defense", a .22 round in the center of the forehead at 15 to 20 feet will usually discourage the VAST majority of home invaders.
We have seen it will fuck your lungs up so why go for the head
@@janm7163 Because a head shot will likely be pretty instantaneous in shutting down an attacker.
@@dieselmutt8865 go for the target that's easier to hit under stress (bigger) and not only the burglar can take your stuff, a lawyer can do so too.
I wanna who why you said most, how is anyone alive or at least not incapacitated after that?
I always practice the double tap one head on chest and repeat.
I think a. 22 rifle is good to go. You're wife and kids can easily shoot it and it's cheap enough to get a lot of practice. Follow up shots are very quick and easy to control. Just make sure you stay on the good side of the wife and kids. 25 rounds of cci stingers in a 10/22 is no joke
Head shots are easy peasy
and you don't go deaf after the first round is fired even indoors, and I can carry 100 rounds in my front pocket. I love my Ruger 10/22
Anyone really loving rimfires? Take it to the next level and get a suppressor
A single .22 might not drop someone instantly but mag dump lol
@@dougdarby3564i wish i could but commiefornia says no… if only they got how much a positive is for the general populace than what hollywood and democrats have made them out to be
I stumbled across your channel and glory be! A channel disseminating the information I want to hear and learn done in a very down to earth style that does not insult my intelligence. I am very pleased to find this after all the mouth breathers, gun range ninjas, "ex-special forces" nincompoops and dingbats I have waded through on youtube. Mr. Harrell your channel is very refreshing and I seem to always come away with some nugget of info that I heretofore did not possess. Many thanks.
Tennessee Ridgerunner m
The best part of "You be the judge" is it puts the responsibility on the viewer to think and make a decision based on the evidence.. it's quite brilliant.
I met a forensic scientist who worked at a major university and he showed me part of their collection. That included several remains of people killed by .22lr. The potential lethality is unquestionable. There were a couple of hits that were deflected by bone but there will still plenty of hits with devastating damage. I would not choose it over other calibers for self defense but it is clearly potentially effective for stopping threats under certain conditions.
Minor fun fact: The mafia used to execute people with a 22 caliber pistol because it would have the power to enter the skull, but not exit it, so it'd just ping pong around and scramble the persons brains
@@GreenTeaTheTea Add to that the Mossad the OSS and the CIA
I found out about the forensic properties of the .22 LR hollow point when I got called to jury duty back in 1981. Turns out they will ricochet around inside the chest cavity severing arteries and collapsing lungs.
For sure n hit alot of organs before they stop I was shot with one while fishing from a long way away seen them hitting the water in front of us then herd the power never found out who did it I still carry the bullet doctor said there couldn't find it I did
@@GreenTeaTheTeathat's a disproven myth
I find Paul’s videos to be some of the most re-watchable on all of YT
"What if anything have we learned about a .22 rifle?" Bottom line, I wouldn't want to be shot with one.
But I bet you'd rather be shot by that than a 12g buckshot..
@@fredrikcarlen3212 I dunno, how far away are you with the 12G buck?
My best friend in high school shot me in the face on accident with a ruger single 6 from about 10 feet away. You are correct in thinking it would not be a pleasant experience.
@@baaamakingbaaaa he must be a fucking idiot
all the above comments make me so glad I don't live in such a gun nut paranoid country.
mind you for the record unless the other guy has a more powerful gun you are pretty powerful with a .22 .... you have a gun, a club and if you also have a knife you are indestructible
Paul , there was a case in Mexico where an escaped convict engaged federal police with a 22Lr and killed 5 officers. This happenen in the late 70s. Never under estimate a 22Lr in the hands of a good skilled person.
Or in this case a bad skilled person
I can easily see how that could happen, as I commented elsewhere if you can hit a running rabbit at 100 yards with a 22, that means you could also hit a human head easily, this would be lethal and emphasizes shot placement over caliber as many cannot shoot a larger caliber with recoil accurately.
Thats also Mexico, they most likely did not have protection vests
@@drnapalm7605 US cops also didn't wear vests in the late 70s...
@@drnapalm7605 except a "protection" vest doesn't protect your brain from being pierced by a piece of lead going 1000 feet per second. (The guy killed those officers with head shots. Not body shots...
Dude you're the perfect amount of goofball nerd and serious scientist, i love it.
Not a goofball or nerd at all... he’s a badass!
The best badass is made up of those! Not everyone wants a pretty boy or a jock, with no brains.
I vote imbecile!
Flip465 how so
Fell’s Point how so
Thank you!!!
People just don't realize how vicious those little bastards actually are!
Most underrated shooting youtube channel
RoadTripVidz I only see high praise for this guy...but I know what you're saying...he doesn't get enough views worthy of his content, which is consistently excellent.
Underviewed not underrated in my opinion. *BGM.41
RoadTripVidz look up garand thumb
Like that guy too!
I was shot at about 7 feet with a .22 LR in the left side of my chest, it went through my lung and shredded it and embedded in my shoulder blade. It's still there to this day, never underestimate a .22LR.
Brother,ive been shot the exact same still in there,when ur gasping for air,tell a 22 is nothing!!
Fell’s Point best comment ever.
@@fellspoint9364 now that's a story worth taking a 22 in the buttcheek for, lol
Did it cook your pork chop?
Fell’s Point Dolphin St is in West Baltimore..........
I'm an ex-marine, and I'd trust my life to a 22LR revolver as a self-defense weapon any day. These revolvers have a recoil that's barely noticable plus many have an 8-shot capacity. In a stressful situation, your aim and opportunity to shoot follow-up rounds at a threat increase as a result. This will give you confidence and can save your life.
High Standard made the best 22 revolvers ....a 9 shot double action
USMC 72-79 OOORAH
mike crook- I saw an episode of Lt. Kenda Homicide Hunter that recounted the case of an Army noncom who was deployed overseas. He was concerned about the safety of his wife and newborn son so he got her a .22 cal revolver. Sure enough, one night there was a home invasion. This guy started advancing on her up the stairway. She held her son with her left arm and her gun in her right hand and told him to get out. If I recall this correctly, he laughed at her and she fired one shot to his chest. He died on the way down the stairs. {The post mortem showed she had placed a round right through his heart.} She was distraught at having had to kill someone and still very shaken. In Kenda's dry style he said he told her she "did good" and to to back to sleep.
You can usually get .22 magnum cylinders for them as well, and I don't know about you, but I sure as shit Don't want 6 to 9 .22 mags drilled in me....
@@SierraBravo347 Yep. And more about the deadly nature of the .22; remember, one .22 round almost killed President Reagan. And that was AFTER it ricocheted off of the door jam of his limo before it entered his chest and collapsed his lung.
I’ve owned a 10/22 for 20 years-never fired it until last month. I was astonished at how accurate I was with it. I have 9mm, 380 and 38 Special handguns. I shoot some of them well but not as well as the 10/22. So, I came back to this video to see what Mr Harrell had to say about them. Glad I did.
When he went to engage with nothing, I was expecting him to stare at the bottles until they just exploded.
As a goat slowly walks by.
Lol his stare probably could cause them to explode
im really surprised this channel isnt alot bigger.
Paul knows his stuff.
with that being said, now we are seeing dislikes from the retards!!
Paul comes across as a down to earth guy, which is probably true; and on top of that, he really does know what he is talking about. You could not hope for a better friend.
Paul Harrell is Smart....listen to him......
I think it's because a lot of people are not that smart or don't care. They just want to see things get shot.
The best weapon to use in a fire fight...??? The one you HAVE WITH YOU!!!
That's what I was told anyway ;-)
One huge advantage of a 22 for home defense, is that not only are they great suppressed, but if you can't have a suppressor for whatever reason, the 22LR fired indoors is going to do a lot less hearing damage and produce a lot less blinding flash than one of those guys with a short barrel 223 or shotgun.
Max Pain Don’t underestimate the lethality of fresh fruit! What if someone charged at you with a handful of raspberries?!
@@BSFilms1997 can you reach me the art of self defense when attacked by someone wielding fresh fruit, or possibly poin-ted sticks?
This is true. Pistol caliber carbines have this advantage too. Especially the .45ACP versions as the .45 is subsonic to start with.
I loved the meat test. Really shows that it should not be underestimated at all. Definitely was very informative. Thank you Paul.
It's easy to defend yourself against a Grizzly with a .22.
Just kneecap your friend and run.
Brilliant!!!!!!!
The immediate action drill for sharks is very similar. You cut your swim buddies leg and swim away....
@nexus169 I agree, unless it's a "momma" Grizzly and you are between her and her cubs. Then kneecap your buddy and run......LOL
U realize a bear willchase u both down lol
@@kimjong-un5562 Depends on how hungry the bear is.
One big reason for a .22 for home defense, and the reason I'm switching, is if you live in a trailer park/apartment/crowded suburban neighborhood where overpenetration/misses can be a major problem.
Jeremiah Thompson
plus, if you shoot indoors, you can still see/hear something after the first shot was fired...
@@kam_iko usually a good weapon light will keep you from not seeing... though you would lose your hearing. Ain't no one got time for earpro when a guy's banging in your door
Ya using 12 gauge even if you live in the woods on a farm your gonna have to remodel the last thing I wanna do after mopping up a puddle of blood is hang drywall.
@@hermitvoncrab7174
If you hit him with the 12 ga it might not over penetrate & hit the dry wall anyway, depends on shot size etc.
I've seen some penetration tests with 00 Buck in gelatin & I don't believe it over penetrated, you might want to check, there's also low recoil L.E. 00 Buck which will probably penetrate even less.
20 guage for trailer park. #8-7. Plenty of up close hitting power, but mostly just messy. Unless a face shot its survivable. Be ready with a follow up round. That call be a bigger load or a deer slug.
That was damn good grouping for 100 yards off hand.
"100 yards" ... more like 50 yards... he must have been doubling his pace count
Lost Beetle Paul can stuff you full of lead at 100yd with his damn 92fs, with rifles he's a dead shot at any range. Scary!
@Loonytoones85 wow you are a disgrace to the military in the way that you are acting.
cringe
With iron sites
Paul, thank you for this video. Though by the time I saw it, it's been 5 and a half years since you did it. Let me add a very personal notation to this. Without going into great detail; my oldest brother was killed by a .22 round. He had an A.D./N.D. and I list that as such because it WAS an accident, but he did commit the ultimate act of negligence. He received a firearm and took it to be UNloaded based on his friend's statement that it was. AND my brother failed to check it first. As he rotated the weapon around looking at it, his finger slid down onto the trigger, and, (yes fatal error #2) it discharged. The round struck him under his left eye and well, the effect was devastating in more ways than one. Granted the distance from muzzle to p.o.i. was about 20 inches, the damage was nevertheless total. I can not thank you enough for putting this up, and I agree with your assessment 100% and were it possible to make that 1000% I would do so. You are spot on all the way with it.
I can't imagine someone making this comment up, so that sucks to hear. Condolences to you and your family.
😢
"Or you're a better shot than I am," says the guy who just shot a two inch group off-hand with iron sights at a hundred yards with a ruger 10-22. Who says this guy doesn't do comedy?
He's an unintentional master of deadpan delivery. Have you watched his _"reliability of 22LR ammo"_ yet?
I thought the same thing when he said that. I'll bet the list is very short.
Yes he is a remarkably accomplished shot, and his gun handling is impeccable. A good man to have on your side.....
@@jackkelledes4082 Massad, Jerry, and Rob Leatham MIGHT be on the list, but not many... :-)
ya the best shooting I saw him do was the .338 win mag at 300 yards . that was impressive kinda impromptu.
"Sir, why are you always buying those red and yellow sodas?"
SicSemperEvelloMortemTyrannis TyrannyEnder That's what's gonna come out of whatever bad guy breaks into my home lol.
He was thirsty, obviously. Just like when I would buy eggs and shaving cream at 3am, "nothin to worry about here.."
Well, what else am I going to fill up these pumpkins with?
nobody else will. must be lots of ants around target area.
Luke Mendels he actually answers that in a video, because it's super dirt cheap crap tasting soda LOL, and shooting them is fun.
HAHA, I laughed pretty damn hard when you ran up and kicked those 2 liters. Well done sir, well done.
The only man on earth that causes Shasta’s to tremble in the grocery store.
This guy is so dang clear and concise with his information delivery. I literally had no questions or confusion about any of the details he delivered.
Just bought a Ruger 10/22 about 2 weeks ago as my first firearm. Been watching quite a bit of your videos and been learning as much as I can since everything in Ohio is still closed. Just wanted to say thank you for your hard work.
Hands down the best video i have seen on the .22 for defense! No nonsense and practical approach. Great job!
The first gun i bought for home defense was a Mossberg 701 that I bought on sale for $89.99. It was all that I could afford at the time and it sure made me feel better knowing that I had firearm in the house.
I have one too. Great gun
In Britain in early world war 2 when we were expecting to be invaded, SOE ( special operations executive ) operatives were issued silenced 22LR rifles for covertly despatching the enemy.
Also, Israeli Special Operations use suppressed 1022's very effectively
Not trying to take anything away from their effectiveness, but sometimes military and police choices are dictated by budgetary concerns more so than what is actually the best weapon.
That's f****** cool.
awesome video! and so true about the underrated .22.
as a former officer (idf lieutenant) your shooting stance is the definition of textbook perfection - steady 3 pt contact, breathing regulated, barrel steady as a rock, but soft enough to absorb recoil.
Except no recoil with 22lr
.22 lr has probably killed more game than any other caliber in the world! Don't think they are a toy.
I would dare say .22 lr have killed more people than any other round. (Non combat , of course) if you ever watch forensic shows on TV , it would seem .22lr is the preferred round of criminals everywhere.
The world record Grizzly bear taken in 1953 was killed in Alberta with a .22lr by a 63 year old lady.
dvrn86 link or it didn't happen
@@kyleabrams5036 www.ammoland.com/2017/06/bella-twin-the-22-used-to-take-the-1953-world-record-grizzly-and-more/#axzz5yDTmKHXB
Yeah but we're talking about home invasion. This guy is a fucking idiot. You'll be lucky to get one shot. High brass double aught. Unless it's squirrels then ok with .22
Meat target! Love it! Seriously, I believe a 22 rifle can be a very effective home defense option. Thanks, Paul, as always for a great review!
Mr Harrell: As always, an excellent video. I would like to add one thought. One very practical reason to choose a .22LR rifle for home defense is physical ability. A person with wrecked shoulders or other physical limitations can manipulate a .22 as well as absorb the recoil during training sessions. Just something to consider. Perhaps a future video could address safe and effective techniques for handicapped shooters.
4:38 And for home defense, I'd also add the criteria that the effective range is limited by what the average lawyer can defend you against in both a criminal and civil trial. I think you're going to have a hard time in court defending yourself at 150 yards in a home invasion, so if the bad guy is too far away... don't shoot, seek cover or evade instead.
Lots of arguments about what a .22 did on the Netflix show Making a Murderer. Part of the argument was how little penetration a .22 has and how it's not really effective against humans
We learned the hard way that it's still pretty effective against children 😢
I'd be comfortable with a .22 mag & 6+ shots. Just me though.
What were the arguments?
Hey aren’t you the bug guy?
@@dominicesquivel3901 redbacked spider
I've chosen the Ruger 10/22 rifle for home defense because my ten-year-old daughter can run it effectively if Dad's not home.
The argument is always shoot or don't shoot. If you're going to shoot, shoot as many times as it takes to stop the threat. With the bx25 there's a lot of stop on hand.
@@sarge8632 I love my Golden Boy. Heavy as heck but man is it fun to shoot.
Buy as much .22 as you can find, here in Portland, the crown Princess of rioting, limited to 2 boxes per day at my local...Police are hand tied, at some point, last night,,,,the protesters will move int to the hoods,,,like last night... 7/29... better to have too much than not enough...going to get uglier as election nears...
My girls handle the 20 gauge just fine. 12 gauge not so much.
Amen Tony, I went to buy for home defense all jacked up for a 12 gauge til the salesman asked; can she (my daughter) handle this? We bought a 10/22 and am thankful for his rational questions.
@asrgaqgq sdfgsdgsdfgsdg How is that?
A while back I picked up one of those S&W M&P 15-22 rifles and my god, it's just a blast to shoot. It weighs almost nothing but is crazy reliable and far more accurate than I expected. plus it looks good as a deterrent. I would have no qualms using it even as a primary for home defense.
That's a great gun. Probably the one I shoot the most
M&p 15-22 is a great rifle I've put thousands of rounds with no problem
The Ruger 10/22 I shot more than all my other firearms combined, and that included other .22s.
A while back, the M&P 15-22 was $349.99, and S&W had a rebate on the M&P line.
Normally it excluded the M&P9 and 15-22, but there was no fine print, so I figured why not try. 4 to 6 weeks later I had a hundred dollar rebate card!
Now with the prices of ammo, I have been shooting nothing but .22lr, except when the Army is provided the ammo. (Army Reserve)
I have the one from HK but bro they have no stopping power. Sure you land lethal hits but buddy is still coming at you as oppose to a 9 mil or .45 and he’s falling down from the force
@@boosted.boyo. Not going down the "stopping force" rabbit hole. I have a semi Auto Shotgun for home defense but like I said, I would be perfectly comfortable using just the 15-22.
1:17 Paul is the most intimidating man on Earth. A total powerhouse, using only a fraction of his strength to completely decimate his opponent.
The two school massacres perpetrated in Finland (Jokela, 9 deaths and Kauhajoki, 11 deaths) were with 22LR. handguns. Yes, it's lethal and cannot be underestimated
Now that is some serious info.
CCI Stingers: turns a plinker into a lethal scout rifle.
When I was working for the NRA years ago, I knew a guy who was working on his home when he was shot with a .22lr. He was on a ladder when he said he felt like he was stung by the worst wasp he'd ever felt. He tried getting down the ladder but passed out. He came to in a hospital, and whether he called for an ambulance or his wife did I don't recall, but the doctor told him he had come very close to dying.
The kid who shot him was firing an auto pistol with another kid j just over a mile away. The police found the shell casings and some witnesses who placed the time of shooting. They never found the kids, but they apparently stopped at a stop sign and fired a few rounds either to test the gun or shoot it for kicks. The round entered his back and he said it made it very tough to breathe, which is why he said it made going down the ladder so difficult. He had always turned his nose up at the tiny .22lr round, but that this experience changed his perspective. He saw a map where the shooting happened and where his house was, and said it was just over a mile as the crow flies.
While at the NRA, I met a number of people who had defended themselves with a .22LR, and read many more accounts. When you consider that you can empty a Ruger Mark II into a person in in just over 3 seconds, you realize it can really clear someone's sinus cavities. I have no problem recommending the .22lr round for home defense. Keeping a Ruger Mark-series in one's dresser can really do the job if you use quality ammo in it.
I've owned the Stoeger .22 pistol since 1971...an expert can fire 11 rounds in one second with that pistol...I can't imagine being hit by 11 rounds and surviving...only idiots would degrade the .22 LR especially with CCI Stingers..I've cut blackbirds into two pieces with them...the impact wrapping the parts around the tree limbs when the bird explodes...my mouth just hung open in disbelief when it happened...I was used to nice clean holes in the bird...with solids.
@@dennispfeifer7788 It pisses me off when people say learn about handguns with .22s but don't rely on them for home protection. A Ruger Mark-series would be a perfect home protection gun. Also, _everyone_ should own (in my opinion) a Henry AR-7 survival rifle. Look them up on RUclips. They are astounding! The price is only about $250. (I bought two)
I agree good info, I would rather not ever want a defense situation turn to killing another person, he could be a kid hungry or hooked, I'd rather teach a valuable life lesson, my home preferance. . 22, # 4, or rock salt 12 G, and Thank Jesus I live in a relatively safe area, and never had to be forced to armed defence, if life got so real we had to go lethal, 9 mm or 306, would be the logical choice then . Let all hope that is never the case
@@dennispfeifer7788 if you're interested in something entertaining on high volume .22 effectiveness, forgotten weapons has a video, with range firing, of an American 170 (.22 Cal submachine gun with 177 Rd drum mag, marketed to police in the 1970's) very fun video.
@@kevingooley9628 Kevin. I've seen that video...it was quite good...I liked it.
Holy shit I actually got to see Paul smile and even LAUGH!
*Now* I can die.
@cmiller8492 And just who the fuck on this begotten rock are you? Lmfao please never operate firearms.
Paul's infamous jackets fill the role of many doctor's lab coats.
Lmfao 😂😂😂 Paul. You're so hilarious. "Let's engage the soda bottles with nothing first." "Let's shoot at the soda bottles with .44 magnum and miss." Love it.
Your kicking form is questionable. Your shooting is not. Semper Fi!
Semper Fi, this moron had permanent duty rack .
Flying Dog what?
He's a firearms instructor m not a punter or soccer pro
Excellent as usual Paul. I've run hounds for many years and have taken plenty of raccoon and squirrels with a 22lr rifle. I've found that a 40 grain solid 22lr is far deadlier on raccoon and up sized game. You need the extra penetration. For squirrels and rabbits,especially squirrels,you need the expansion of a hollowpoint. Squirrel are incredibly tough and unless you take only head shots,you will lose too many squirrels with solid bullets. As for self defense? Woe be unto anyone trying to do me harm if one of my Ruger 22s is nearby.
I was expecting Paul's nothing vs 2 liters to just be him standing there trying to glower them into expoding and then sassing us. burst out laughing when he ran over and kicked the damn things
That was my expectation too!
Calling boots nothing seems like a stretch haha.
I was expecting him to punch them not give them them the boot tbh.
Watching him charge and punt the bottles made me laugh my ass off
I have used a 22 to kill black bears. I have 8 bears under my belt
@@shadowwalker51 That must be an enormous belt.
"A 22 is enough gun if you can hit what you're aiming at." from a Raymond Chandler short story.
Your backdrop looks like it has been provided courtesy of Bob Ross.
There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents.
Happy trees..
Happy trees (with bullet holes in them from other shooters LOL)
Justin Kaleva - Paul engaged bob Ross with ‘nothing’.. rip Bobby.. Just rip
Bob didn't put bullet holes in his happy trees.
Great job! Those kicks and misses with the .44 Mag were brilliant sir!
yeah I'm always a little curious about people who think they're going to be engaging someone in a 'self defense' situation at more than 25 yards.
Yeah that's almost more like combat .
I mean it is possible, just not typical. Hypothetically if your assailant has a firearm or other ranged weapon and is using potentially deadly force against you at more than 25 yards, sure it could happen. That's just not how the vast majority of self defense situations go down.
I mean, maybe if you have like a barn on your property?
@Eric Nunya Good point.
-"The soda you sell is tap water with CO² and some food colorant. It's not bad for health, but doesn't taste much, and worse in every way compared to the main brands. How then do you explain your success ?"
-"It's the cheapest and my company is based in the same county as Paul Harrell."
I’m not gonna lie, I was half expecting Paul to just yell at the two bottles instead of kicking them.
Braindoner101 same here, or throw a fake rock
Harsh language and the🖕
I thought he was gonna do finger guns.
Great vid, all I can say is Annie Oakley had pretty good luck with a 22 rifle.
There's another reason for selecting the 22- reduced physical capacity due to age or infirmity. That's me at this time of my life.
My dad bought my mom a .22 S&W revolver because she was shy of guns. She wasn't frail, but there was a psychological thing or fear that prevented her from firing larger calibers.
I have experience with a wide range of weapons from .17 cal air rifle to the 90mm recoiless rifle, and I keep a 10 shot S&W .22 LR revolver handy in my bedroom in case I wake up when the intruders break in at 3 am in the morning. I practice hand gun and I can hit a tin can at 15 feet. It's not the perfect defense weapon, but suits me. I understand that a person hopped up on powerful drugs, can keep coming after being shot with something less than a .45 ACP or magnum type handgun. But, I intend to shoot more than one shot. It is my opinion that semi-auto weapons tend to make a person aim less. There are trade offs on this issue, but that's where I stand. But, I also recognize that at close range, I won't have time to aim, and that I'll be pointing, much like Paul did, and at close range that very well may hit the target.
@Pavel Manzhetov I have arthritis in my hands now. I could shoot my .45 if I had to, but practicing with it is, literally, a pain now - and practice may have more to do with surviving an intruder than caliber.
There are also people who are sensitive to force and/or noise. Someone who may be startled by thunder won't fare well with a louder cartridge like 5.56.
Actually knew a fellow up in KY who kept a Marlin 60 for that very reason. He had simply become too frail to handle anything else well enough to feel like he could be effective with it. The druggie who broke into his home on that fateful day would probably have to agree that he made a reasonable choice, if he were around to talk about it.
The best comment I've heard is: "It's funny how these folks that claim 22lr is so harmless strangely never volunteer to be shot with one..."
I like the 10/22! A little story I read in American Rifleman in the 80's:
Two guys, neighbors, were drinking. Drinking a lot. They got into an argument, and one guy says he's going home to get his gun. He comes back with his 45 ACP and shoots his neighbor seven times. The wounded neighbor fires a single round out of his .22 rifle and killed the guy before walking himself to the hospital. The .22 is not all that bad. Like you said, it's better than nothing.
Realistically too, you have to ask yourself "what is your goal as a civilian with a self-defense rifle". If a home intruder is getting 22LR mag dumped on him, chances are even if he doesn't die, he's probably going to try to run away. If the intruder goes away, that's a win.
That story makes me wonder what kind of "hits" were put on the victim of the .45 attack. Certainly none of them was a solid head shot...(But I still love me some .22's!)
bull
I've seen a lot of things killed with a 22 rifle that people say you can't kill with the 22 rifle but they're still dead you be the judge
Dan White my father goes on hunting trips to Canada and Alaska once in a while. One time he ended up discussing hunting with a Native American up there. This guy hunted exclusively with 22 LR, even moose! He shot them through they eye, aiming for the optic canal. Easily penetrated the skull.
Don't forget the record Grizzly that Bella Twin killed with a single shot .22LR rifle in 1953.
On large pray like moose with a .22 the eye will work ,but the deadliest target on most larger animals is the ear,,a well placed round in the ear will dropem dead,,so dead in fact ,their feet hit their belly before they hit the ground,,an ive proven this many times throughout my life killing an butchering farm animals,,by the way the pig is damn hard to kill dont shoot the damn thing betwixt the eyeballs ,,a well placed shot in thear and there isnt even any squealing ,cause its dead before it hits the ground
Quite possible,,but i damn sure would want somethin a tad heavier fer bear myself,,an im pretty much a promoter of the .22lr
Don’t underestimate any firearm with a lot of rounds in a magazine
I can kill someone with 100 round of bb’s so it’s just a aspect of rounds
Yes I've owned a 10/22 with a 30 round banana mag,fired like a machine gun.
*pats 60 round .22 drum* good boi
*kicks the 2 liters*
"Marginally effective."
Inexpensive, light, and nearly no perceivable recoil goes a loooong way. Also, can't forget their use for training purposes.