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8/10
I hope there is a Season 3 !!!!!
jim_chung28 March 2017
I have to respond to the two negative reviews here. I think Paul has done an amazing thing, not being a historian or a TV personality he managed to pitch and have a TV show produced and broadcast for two season. His passion for his subject matter is authentic and sets his show apart from others.

BTW, he is not some gun lovin' redneck, he is in fact Canadian! Which a simple Wiki search or observing the Canada Telefilm funding emblem at the end credits would have easily revealed.
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6/10
Not bad but the host's hair cut is so bad!
marriottjason6 November 2019
The show is generally interesting and well put together. The super weird hair cut is distracting though ...
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10/10
Enthusiasm and Respect
majormadmax25 February 2016
With so many scripted "reality" shows concerning firearms, 'The Weapon Hunter' is a breath of fresh air! Paul Shull demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm and respect for these weapons and the people that used them (as well as collect and restore them). No politics or fake drama here, the focus is on the weaponry and how they made history.

Shull himself is also a great presenter, a down-to-the-earth guy whose passion and zest for military history is clearly evident, which makes the show even more enjoyable. His enthusiasm becomes the viewer's enthusiasm, and those who watch the show can experience what it is like to operate these weapons vicariously thru him.

Shull is also no prima donna, he is not only willing to get dirty or even risk life and limb; but is also not beyond embarrassing himself a little in the process if that is what it takes. However, what is really appealing is that Shull clearly makes weapons the star of the show, not himself.

The Smithsonian Channel has a real winner in 'The Weapon Hunter' and Shull, I eagerly look forward to the next season and many more beyond that!
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9/10
An Excellent Show
spiff-1211 September 2015
Follow the journey of Paul Shull as he travels the continent in search of collectors and armaments in order to interact with them. His enthusiasm for the arms is tempered with a combination of fear and respect - the respect also extending to past soldiers (or Cops) who, on the business end of that fear, had to perform their duty. Emotions may also extend to other victims of such weapons such as the flame thrower. The need to use such things is a tragedy unto itself.

A complex show emotionally, despite the 'Idiot who loves guns' label that some may apply to it. Unfortunately, that may be its undoing. With 200 channels to chose from, It's the label that keeps the complex individuals away ... and the Neanderthals want to see more people with Southern accents doing stupid s*** and blowing stuff up.
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9/10
A Great Show
bishopmart6 April 2018
Most documentaries about weapons are very dry. This man who oozes love for the subject shows you how the weapons worked under battlefield conditions and also visits some really stunning private collections.

I'm not a gun nut as such but I have a great interest in military history and this show certainly brings it to life.

I really hope there is a season 3.
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2/10
Paul Shull is a phony!
jalfarmer21 February 2017
Paul Shull never finds anything on his own, hence the term "hunter." Basically he is an uber geek with a really bad haircut and equally bad tattoos. I have lost count of how many of the "weapons" he seeks that he really has no idea about the way they work and has to be taught by the people he tracks down who actually possess the knowledge he needs to feed his show. What a waste of time!!
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1/10
Fantastic Weapons, Awful host
de320627 February 2017
Warning: Spoilers
I am an amateur military history buff, particularly WW1 and WW2.

I love the restored weapons displayed on the show, seeing them brought back from the junkyard and fired once again, though not in anger.

But the host is one of the most obnoxious people I have ever seen. It's not that, as another reviewer put it, he's some southern redneck who loves to run around shooting things. Who wouldn't love a chance to fire a quad .50 or a Pak 40, just to hear and see it.

It's the ridiculous reenactments he does, the pointless trips all over the place in search of spare parts, when a telephone call would do.

I have watched other, similar shows hosted by gun dealers/collectors, who present the show as it should be done. An explanation of the weapon's history and creation, where and when it was in use, some not too technical stuff about the inner workings of the weapon.

Some facts and figures, comparisons to like weapons of Its day, it's predecessors.

If they would get rid of the stupid "I'll travel the world to find this part", and get a host that wasn't, for lack of a better term, an annoying goof, I'd rate the show an 8 and never miss an episode.

But the host is SO annoying I can't stand to watch it, despite it being a topic I love.
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5/10
Great Show and theme, poor acting / over reacting at every turn
michaeljklock25 March 2017
Brilliant idea for a TV. Most likely watched and enjoyed by military folks currently serving and retired. The part I personally do not enjoy, is the host's over reacting to all and every situation he is in. I get it, it's for TV, but it getting ridiculous. Please stop the over acting and it will be a hit. The theme is great, the acting not so good. Just my opinion. (Ret) MSG MJK USARNG
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1/10
Great premise, Horrible Host.
ton-908316 June 2021
He's talks too much and is an idiot. He should sell Shamu's or oxyclean products...
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