YouTuber and gun rights activist Paul Harrell has died

Paul Harrella renowned gun rights activist and firearms expert with over one million YouTube subscribers, has died after a prolonged battle with cancer. The news was shared by fellow YouTuber Tom Grieve, who posted on X: “I have just learned and been given permission to share that Paul has passed away. A true lion of men, a model of integrity, a gun of the internet and a Model for us all May he inspire us and call us to be better and do more.”

The announcement came shortly after Harrell’s brother released 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 is a loss not only to his loved ones but to an entire community that will be felt for a long time. Let’s make him the Patron Saint of something,” one person wrote on X.

Another wrote: “Paul Harrell passed away today. He fought hard and is finally at peace. Many of you have never seen his videos, but Paul, even though his page grew, he never developed an ego or changed. He was always willing. to help anyone and he did it because he liked it, He was the father of the gun to many who had no where to get advice, Paul, and God welcome you with open arms.

A third person said: “A GunTube legend passed away today. Paul Harrell will live forever for his contributions 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 greatest knowledge and experience in firearms and hunting and lived a legendary life being involved in several shootings. The man had influenced my purchases, even his video made me. buy a Beretta 92. RIP Paul God bless you.”

In July 2023, Harrell announced his diagnosis of stage 2 pancreatic cancer and said he would be around “for a long time”.