Personal Protection: Bulletproofing Your Book Bag (Part 2) 

Paul needs to write a book. This page left intentionally blank to add your polycarbonate sheet.

I’ll take the “long, boring” version every time .. just sayin.

"If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck." -John Steinbeck

As a retired community college instructor who taught interpersonal communication for 20 years, thank you for your intelligent discussion of the cognitive dissonance and bias in how too many persons perceive the "intention" and "fairness" of other persons' actions.

I'm a 52 year old former Marine ( if that matters ) that has been using RU-vid for YEARS viewing all sorts of topics from building decks to auto repair and so on. I shamelessly have been sucking up all this free information and have NEVER subscribed to anyone's channel until now with yours. I appreciate the time and effort you put in to show us all how firearms and ammo perform under certain conditions and do so without sounding cocky or arrogant. I look forward to learning more from you. Thanks Paul.

I love it when he pulls out the Baby Browning .25ACP. It means he's going to hilariously prove how NOT bullet resistant something is. Gets a laugh from me everytime, even if I expect the result.🤣👌

Boy, about time.. my book bag of porkchops and oranges was starting to stink.

So who wants to start selling armor plates that look like books, seems like an untapped market.

Mr. Harrell, from your intro to your articulate description for your chosen subject to your topics, all of your videos are well-thought out. I appreciate your time, your effort and please, sir, as a new subscriber, I NEED to understand why you feel the way you do about those subjects. If you receive negative comments complaining about your speaking ad nauseam in your description or why you feel the way you do, please disregard them. I appreciate your taking the time. Thank you for all that you do.

I've seen that "Not Fair!" mentality with hurricane preps. After Ivan hit my coastal city, we got tons of calls at the PD for the next week or so wherein the caller was screaming about a neighbor that had a portable generator and it was "too loud" or "we can't sleep because he's running his a/c!" or some such nonsense. And, yes, there were some comments to the preppers to the effect of, "Oh, you had a generator, canned goods, and bottled water? You must have WANTED this hurricane to come in!" My g/f's teenage daughter (I've known her for several years now) adopted one of my sayings when someone lets bad stuff happen due to their own lack of diligence. "Failure to Plan" is a scathing indictment she levies on anyone who cannot or will not think ahead and set up plans and contingencies. :D Of course, by 10 or 11, she had taken to calling bad drivers "Jackasses" so I get blamed for a LOT of what comes out of her mouth. Meh, "blame", "credit" it just depends upon one's point of view, I suppose.

Teacher: "Why didn't you do your homework?" Kid: "I duckt taped my books shut, to keep the polycarbonate in place"

Paul: “No one uses 20 inch barrelled AR platforms anymore...” St. Louis Lawyer couple: Hold my beer.

"Long Boring section where I talk" You say it's boring, we say it's the best part.

We need more "long boring" videos filled with "talking", "long winded anecdotes" and "shatneresque......pauses".

Paul just happened to have a flak vest laying around. Let's take a moment to appreciate that.

Paul’s ability to create bullet stopping armour, from what you’d find lying around a garage, poses the question of whether he was ever in a crack commando unit sent to prison by a military court for a crime he didn’t commit.

I work in information technology, and I gotta say - hearing Paul say "Let's shoot a computer" felt really, really good.

Some packs have a padded section for laptops. That would be a great location to keep the homemade ballistic plate (or actual plate) so as not to attract attention. Simply do not open that pocket.

Two videos in two days 👍 9 minutes into the video: "Let me tell you an anecdote.." All Paul Harrell fans: "That is why we are here" 😊

The most important rule in a gunfight is: Always win - cheat if necessary. “Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading,” - Thomas Jefferson

I live in Sweden with my mum and little sister. Shootings are becoming alot more common so when I have kids I will use these tips. Thanks man.

Hi Paul - in relation to preparedness - one thing to remember is that humanity behaves much like a bucket full of crabs - when one tries to climb out, there are many others trying to pull him back down

When Paul asked to borrow my laptop for a video I thought he meant for editing or something.

Prosecutor: "Why do you carry a gun?" Paul: "For the same reason I carry a spare tire." Prosecutor: "Are you expecting to get a flat?" Paul: "No, but you should."

Who else thinks Paul could make bank on action figures with speech chips? You be the judge.

"and it turns into me trying to herd cats..." This is my life every day!!! 😆😆😆

When I was in High School, guns were not allowed in school. However they were allowed in your truck on your gun rack! WOW - Have times changed!

Them: "If you carry a gun, it's because you want to have to use it." Me: "If you wear a seatbelt, it's because you want to get in an accident."

“No one uses 20” barrels on the AR-15 platform anymore...” What a coincidence; I literally just got my first upper a week ago and it is a 20” heavy barrel in 6.5 Grendel

The "You protect yourself from it because you want it to happen" - kind of reversed logic is very annoying, I have to argue with people every time even for carrying a knife or so

High schools are like mini prisons...teens are often at the whim of power tripping administrators. One of my sons just graduated and very much had that experience. What you said is true about eventually maybe winning an argument, but being expelled in the interim... sad.

Something I've learned over 63 years. LIFE IS NOT FAIR.

Two vids in a week. Ain’t this a great week

“I happened to have a couple of guns lying there.” *pulls two pistols from his coat pocket*

YES! My day just got a WHOLE LOT BETTER!!!!

Simply brilliant, as usual. I'm adopting your common-sense experienced proposals. (I enjoyed your pet bumble bee flittering across the screen. I was so engrossed, tired to wave it off!) Great vid, Ty.

I love hearing the stories.

I could listen to Pauls stories for hours... The best part of his videos

Glad I got to see the Independence day upload before it was taken down. This video feels like an extra treat. Thanks Paul!

Thank you Paul. You make very good points about mentality of wanting something to happen because you came prepared.

Good video Pual! Maybe it's just me, but I like the long winded versions :) I find value in every word! Thanks again. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

15:33: LOL, when the baby Browning comes out, you know the protection layer isn't worth a damn.

Sadly,this attitude is the major problem with today’s society! Somehow, I am responsible for people’s misery because I worked for my comfortable life and have things that they think they deserve without working for them‽ you are my favorite channel!

Thank you very much for this video, Mr. Harrell. I'm a teacher and gun owner, and I found this very insightful and helpful. An excellent MacGuyver job for an improvised tool that could save lives!

I was under threat at work, and while management dismissed it, I had the ability to procure materials. I purchased 2 yards of Kevlar fabric and 1/4 structural sheet fiberglass sheet (from McMaster Carr) and made an emergency blanket I could pull up from below my desk. I have no idea if it would have worked, but it was the best I could do at the time. I felt so betrayed by the company for ignoring the threat.

Thanks Paul . You're a thoughtful man and a gentleman . Just a few minutes into the video I had a couple of ideas that I thought I'd share while they're fresh in my mind . One idea is to get some chalkboard spray paint and a box of chalk sticks . Make the ceramic tile a chalkboard , instant reason for having it in your bookbag , and something to jot notes on . Having something on top of the plate to catch ricochets and spalling is another idea I had . Thanks for hearing me out .

OK, I nearly spit my coffee when he pulled out that baby Browning from his magical jacket of gear.

Congratulations on over half a million subscription Mr.Harrell. You and Hickok are the best in "the business."

Take the Lexan, put it inside the case of a dead laptop after removing the motherboard, hard drive, etc. You now have discreet armor. :) Great presentation, Mr. Harrell.

Paul Harrell, one of the most informative, well presented videos for information, on YT.

Fights & wars are not won by being "fair".

I love those little 25s. Also I love the info Paul provides. Thank you Paul. For being a beacon of light in such dark times.

Nice “They Live” glasses

Great video as always Paul - I like the sun glasses ! I didn’t think that you could look any cooler!!

Unbelievable! A PH video on Friday. It's the simple things in life😁

First, thank you for these presentations. Second, if you choose to revisit this in the future. May I suggest glueing the poly to both sides of the tile. This would hold it together a bit better and may help it survive more hits. I would also double it up. Poly, tile, poly, tile poly. Thanks again, love the videos.

"It's not fair!" Yeah, well it's not a circus either.

I see a Paul Harrell video, i click the like button and then i watch it.And i`m always leaving his videos with more knowledge than i had before hand. I really think Paul could have been one of those epic teachers he almost can`t find today.His "boring" parts are the reason i never miss one video ! Keep being "booring" ! Happy Happy Independence Day !

Let's be honest we all know that Paul Harrel is the real terminator with those shades! Keep being the best Paul! Happy Independence Day!

This "long, boring version" video is awesome.

I feel bad for Paul having to explain things to people on the internet. He's basically herding cats.

You're the best Paul! I enjoy every one of your videos, thanks for all the entertainment!!!

Paul: "I need six book bags, four laptops, some plexiglas, and a case of 2-liter sodas." Wal-mart employee: "Going shooting?"

Paul.. thank you. I am very very worried about my children, 8, 10, and 14. My three boys are my everything.. and years ago I had to tell one, he can't have light up shoes for school because they would make him stand out in a bad situation. I didn't tell him to what I was thinking of.. now I have some ideas how I can modify there backpacks if after the virus is over, we do send them back. After distance learning, and seeing how much calmer the city was, I'm tending to maybe do some thing different. But I want them to have a normal life, and my oldest really misses his friends, so this will give me some help and help me instruct on what to do with the situations that may occur. So seriously, thank you. Your channel and wisdom has always been on point, and hell I even started wearing a old Sears jacket with the duck pouch, because it speaks to wisdom and utility. It's not fashion or nothing, but function.

I can attest to the ceramic being used for this. Story time.....I was at a friends house after a day at the range. He was going to clean one of his pistols. He picked it up & did not check to see if it was clear. At which time he pulled the trigger. Well… After watching a ceramic pot filled with pens on his table right next to me explode. And me checking for holes in my body...(and a quick visit to the head for a pants change). We started picking up the debris and noticed that ceramic pot completely stopped that round from even touching the wall. Not even a scratch. There were fragments of the actual bullet everywhere...even across the room. So yup ceramic is good for that.

How about removing the innards of an old laptop and filling the shell with polycarbonate and ceramic layers? It won't seem out of place at all then.

Paul is scientifically thorough. This is appreciated.

Keep up the good work paul!

Try the Leatherback back pack out. It separates into a front and back that also has a carry handle rated for 350lb and straps that come off and make tourniquets and is rated to level 3. It's my daily driver as I'm not allowed to drive for medical reasons. Love the channel Paul! Keep it up!!!!

Thanks

I have so much stress today, but then that music starts and I relax a little! Thanks Paul for putting out a couple videos , boy did I think I just came up with an idea... no spoilers, but I will give Paul credit if it comes to fruition!

If you're prepared you want it to happen @6:43 The best (only?) example, carrying condoms.

One of my top 5 favorite videos on RU-vid.

I absolutely love how you break down everything “Kindergarten Style.” Bravo Zulu Don’t ever change.

Love your content Paul! You are so decisive with your words and well-educated, i’m so glad I stumbled upon this channel at 3 A.M.

"The long boring version " Yes thank you

Good info and great advise. I like the fact that someone is doing these knowing not everyone’s pockets are super deep. Thanks again keep up the good work

Having Jim Bob for a friend sure is a lot of work.

Great presentation Paul, thank you. It got me thinking on how to better prepare my bug out bag (pack).

"What you got there? A laptop? That ain't gonna save ya" >stuffs bag with a polycarbonate bibles

Hey Paul, Thanks for the extra info on this topic. I did comment on the previous video about the ceramic tile order but i hadnt thought about the need for discretion until you had mentioned it in a reply to my comment, then it had seemed painfully obvious! Your points about people thinking bad on someone simply because they're prepared are absolutely true. I attended a High School where it was common to need to walk outside to another building to get to your next class. Being that i live in michigan and we get unpredictable rain, i carried a raincoat rolled up in one of the bottle holders of my backpack every day. I received many upset/annoyed remarks from people throughout those 4 years related to my having a raincoat every day -- especially when I would arrive in class dry while many others had been soaked.

“Why do you have a floor tile and a piece of polycarbonate in your book bag?” “I’m redoing the tile in my bathroom and this is a sample, I’m using the poly to replace a window pane in my shop.”

This is an excellent presentation! Thank you for the scientific experimentation, Mr Harrell.

The Book of Polycarbonate had a beginning, middle and end ❤️

Paul is technically informative and yet knows how to spin a gun yarn that's actually true. Keep 'em coming.

Things Paul never says, "I'll keep this brief." "I have a quick story." I noticed that your first complaint about your citizen involved shooting was that you had to deal with several lawyers. I feel for you.

Thanks, I missed part one. I was impressed with your explanation and demonstration.

To quote a famous You Tube firearm content creator: “It”s all fun and games til somebody pull out an M16!”. 😂

Please, always go into great long winded details. We love that in your videos.

Paul needs to demonstrate a Bug-A-Salt gun on the flies around the microphone. With a high tech fleece stop, of course.

Love the fly choir will wearing fly glasses

11:09 "I just happened to have a couple handguns laying there." I don't know why, but this coming from Paul made me LMAO. It's like a doctor saying, "I just happened to have a scalpel and some sutures laying there."

Mr. Harrell thank you for your service to this country in and out of uniform. I'm sure in your humbleness you will downplay both. Thank you for the sacrifices you made in protecting our freedoms and for the sacrifices you make in imparting not only your wisdom and knowledge (which is extensive and seemingly inexhaustible) but also in the way you inspire people to be better citizens by the example you put forth (imo). So again thank you and have a Happy Independence Day.

The reasoning for the ceramic behind the books is very sound. If it is enough of a pain then the tile will end up at home.

Those shades are on point!!👍

How many Red Green Shows has Paul watched? Duck tape, "The Handyman's secret weapon".

Thanks, Paul. I haven't seen much when it comes to concealed insurance on youtube. I see the commercials frequently, but for 30 - 60 $ a month, I would hope it would be truly worth it.They spent quite a bit of money on adverts. I hope you can find something. You rock.

"I'm at the orchard today, so please bear with buzzing in the background."

Paul I appreciate your work. Its awsome pure awsome. Such educational material you produce and it may save a person's life.