Paul Harrell was a U.S. Army and Marine Corps veteran who garnered a strong following on YouTube as a firearms educator and gun rights activist.
- Died: September 2024
- Details of death: Died in Oregon of pancreatic cancer at the age of 58.
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Paul Harrell’s legacy
Before Paul Harrell became a popular creator on “GunTube,” a nickname for YouTube video content exploring firearms and gun rights, he served in both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. In 2012, he launched his eponymous YouTube channel, with a focus on providing information about guns, gun rights, firearm safety and responsible firearm usage.
Harrell soon drew a large audience, eventually surpassing 1 million subscribers.
In July 2023, he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 2 pancreatic cancer. By January 2024, he had turned control of his channel over to his brother, Roy. His final appearance was in a video recorded in July 2024.
Notable quote
“My goal in doing all this was just to have fun, do some things that were fun, but primarily to put out useful information.” — Farewell video, September 2024 (recorded December 2023)
Tributes to Paul Harrell
Full obituary: Bent Film Festival
