Paul Harrell, a well-known gun rights activist and gun YouTuber, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was 58 years old. The news of his death was announced by his attorney Tom Grieve on X, formerly Twitter. Harrell had a large following with over a million subscribers on his YouTube channel, where he shared in-depth information about firearms.
I just learned and received permission to share that Paul has passed away. A true lion, a paragon of integrity, the father of arms of the internet and a role model for us all. May he continue to inspire us and challenge us to be better and do more. Rest in peace. #paulharrell #2.Conviction pic.twitter.com/uGE2gIFchx
— Tom Grieve (@AttyTomGrieve) 3 September 2024
Harrell’s diagnosis of stage 2 pancreatic cancer was made public in July 2023, after which he optimistically expressed hope of being able to continue his work.
However, his health deteriorated and his brother recently released a video indicating that Harrell’s time was coming to an end. In January 2024, Harrell handed over control of his YouTube channel to his brother Roy and stayed in touch with his audience until his final days.
Following his death, fans and supporters took to social media to pay tribute to his contributions to the gun community.
A GunTube legend passed away today. Paul Harrell will live on forever for his service to our nation and the 2A community. Rest in peace, Paul. You will be missed, but never forgotten. pic.twitter.com/gXhY0Sjeka
— Military Weapons (@MAC_Arms) 4 September 2024
Harrell’s legacy as a gun educator and activist will continue through his channel, which his family plans to continue to maintain.
