Paul Harrela well-known gun rights activist and gun expert with over a million YouTube subscribers, has died after a long battle with cancer. The news was shared by fellow YouTuber Tom Grieve, who posted on X: “I just learned and received permission to share that Paul has passed away. A true man, a model of integrity, the Gun Father of the Internet and a role model for us all. May he continue to inspire and challenge us to be better and do more. Rest in peace.”
The announcement came shortly after Harrell’s brother posted a video indicating that his time was running out. Following his death, fans and followers took to social media to honor his legacy.
“RIP Paul! This loss is not only a loss for his loved ones, but for an entire community that will be felt for a long time. Let’s make him the patron saint of something,” wrote one person on X.
Another wrote: “Paul Harrell passed away today. He fought hard and has finally found peace. Many of you never saw his videos but Paul, even as his page grew, never developed an ego or changed. He was always willing to help anyone and did it because he loved it. He was the father of guns for many who couldn’t find advice anywhere. Rest in peace Paul and may God receive you with open arms.”
A third person commented: “Today a GunTube legend passed away. Paul Harrell will live on forever thanks to his service to our nation and the 2A community. Rest in peace Paul. You will be missed but never forgotten.”
Another person wrote, “I will always miss Paul Harrell. He had the most knowledge and experience when it came to firearms and hunting, and he lived a legendary life, being involved in several shootings. The man influenced my purchasing decisions, and his video even made me buy a Beretta 92. Rest in peace Paul, God bless you.”
In July 2023, Harrell announced his diagnosis of stage 2 pancreatic cancer and said he would live “a long time.”
