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Paul Harrell
1966 - 2024
Paul Harrell
1966 - 2024
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BORN
1966
DIED
2024
Paul Harrell Obituary
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.
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(Photo: Paul Harrell via YouTube)
237 Entries
Stephen Poor
July 21, 2025
This man brought so much happiness and useful information to his viewers. Millions of us owe him a debt we can never repay.
David Swenson
July 19, 2025
I never met Paul, I was a fan and had so much respect and admiration for him, what he did and how he did it. Thank you so much Paul for all you have done and all of your contributions. You absolutely made "enough of a difference to make a difference" Rest easy sir you are solely missed.
Jeff Roy
July 18, 2025
This guy is the definition of originality. Didn't know him, but I'll miss him. Salute.
Bob
June 26, 2025
A YouTube legend will be missed.
R.I.P
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Ernst H Steinert
June 23, 2025
Classy, cerebral, with a dry wit. Never full of himself, and always presented his subject matter with precision. We need more like him talking about guns.
Corbett Deaton
June 18, 2025
This one is for you Paul
Christopher Irby
June 3, 2025
We miss you Paul!! Thanks for everything and all of the knowledge friend.
Matt
May 27, 2025
Thanks for the infos and humour!
David
May 27, 2025
A true Warrior-Philosopher. You, and your lessons, will be missed.
Michael D Garrett
May 25, 2025
Wow I did not know. I always enjoyed your videos and learned a lot. I pray for you and your family.
Mike G.
David Teer
May 16, 2025
Paul was an amazing and inspirational firearms educator. His videos will live on for a long long time.
Vince K
May 16, 2025
RIP Paul. Your knowledge helped me immensely.
alleyrunner
May 8, 2025
only met once, but enjoyed the educational stuff. few have impressed me with the breadth of knowlege, and actual testing. RIP, Paul.
Jase(uk)
April 25, 2025
I've started re-watching a lot of Paul's videos again and realised how good a communicator and person he was, all over again. More Paul Harrel's means better world - can't be clearer than that.
I'm from the UK and haven't held or seen a firearm but the world that Paul inhabited interested me - American wild, hunting, camping, self-sufficiency - he was exemplary. It was real-world stuff - not make-believe nonsense.
I wished he had shared a bit more of his feelings or philosophies towards the end but I understand, his friends and family knew all that and that's all that matters.
I haven't watched a 'gun channel' since, just not interested.
All the best Paul, you were the best.
David G. Harris
April 12, 2025
I watched many of Paul's reviews, as far as I can remember, he was on of the first to use Meat targets, the world lost a great man, a great teacher and a Great American Veteran. Rest in Peace Paul, God loves you. Semper Fi.
IK
April 11, 2025
Truly, a wealth of knowledge and influence upon me and many others. He will be greatly missed.
Lowell H Jackson Jr
April 3, 2025
Paul, we never met formally, for again another loss within my life.
So thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom these many years.
I needed it. More importantly, you enable me to share it.
Nathan D Banville
April 2, 2025
His knowledge lives on
Timothy Key
March 27, 2025
Always enjoyed his interesting and informative firearm videos. Wonderful dry sense of humor. He will be missed by many in the firearms community.
Bob C.
March 23, 2025
He will be missed. I've watched his videos, even if they didn't pertain to me. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. He educated people with facts, end not his opinion. Again, he will be missed.
Denise Johnson
February 20, 2025
Paul has taught me a lot about what guns to buy and what ammo. He was very interesting to watch. May he rest in peace! He will be missed!
Mervin Rosario
February 2, 2025
My heart goes out to his family and friends. May God bless you all.
Mike Meserve
January 14, 2025
Many have knowledge but rare is the man with the wisdom, and humor to make learning enjoyably. I was bless to learn rom a master teacher.
Anthony warren
January 10, 2025
Thanks and rest in peace is all i got
James Nesta
January 10, 2025
Paul was a very likeable person who functioned well as an educator on gun use. His videos were interesting and informative and always well thought out. I'm sad to hear of his passing.
John Martinolich
January 9, 2025
This is about me. I lost Paul. I lost this man who taught me so much, who produced wonderful videos about guns...tedious! Naw to see him shoot and turn to the camera and give an honest answer....where do you see this today? I am sad.
J.P. Norris
January 9, 2025
I watched your videos for many, many years. I enjoyed every one of them. From the long winded lectures, to the shatneresk . . . pauses, the rebuttals and the specials. Your impact on the YouTube and firearm communities will leave a mark forever. Rest easy, Paul.
Joe Perkins
January 6, 2025
I seen one of ur last recordings due to ur cancer. Lost my mom to cancer sir.
I enjoy ur vids and u were a great YouTuber
Harold Martin
January 4, 2025
Never actually met Paul, felt like I knew him from watching his video's.
May he rest in peace, I pray GOD is blessing and taking care of him forever.
My condolences to his family.
Daniel Burfield
December 30, 2024
Paul was an amazing Man and Patriot. You will be missed by many folks that followed you. I loved your videos Paul! So many others did too.
Daniel B
December 30, 2024
I am an Air Force and Army veteran. Paul excelled at communicating, and embuing his thoughts, his knowledge, and his life experience 's regarding firearms and the litany of his opinions, and origins of greatness. Paul's criteria and knowledge of what the gun world promotes empirical evidence, was beyond subject matter expert research. Paul is an icon. His experience, working knowledge, and his intuitive concepts, was legendary. To have had the opportunity to meet him would have been a life altering day for me. I feel having knowing him vicariously, through his podcast, is priceless. Rest In Peace Paul. I'm so sorry we never had the chance to meet. Thank you for your service to America.
John Bartolotta
December 28, 2024
Paul is my absolute favorite on YouTube and I’m so sorry to hear that he passed
Tim Jones
December 27, 2024
Thank you Paul for leaving us with a catalog of great and informative videos. I still find myself watching the videos and finding it hard to believe he has gone on. His dry and stoic wit is deeply missed but the content lives on. To Paul´s family and friends I extend my deepest condolences. Thank you for the opportunity to be able to express a few thoughts in memory of Paul.
GEORGE W DEAN
December 24, 2024
I watched Paul's videos for a long time until my life got too busy. He was informative and through. He will be missed. R.I.P. Gyrene.
EJ Anonymous
December 23, 2024
Only the good die young. What a loss the world has suffered. Paul was an awesome guy. And he will be missed.Praying for his brother and his family his brother is doing a great job keeping his channel going I believe we will get to see Paul again in another life God bless
David Maynard
December 21, 2024
The first "meaningful" firearm expert I started watching regularly. Paul, you are already missed!
No one important
December 18, 2024
Paul is someone I followed on YouTube for many years. I learned a lot from this man and appreciate the dry humour. I will definitely miss him but like Barry from IV8888 we have these time capsules saved on YouTube so we can still listen to their wise words. Rest in peace, if there is a heaven I would like to chat with him one day.
John W Safranek
December 17, 2024
The world is less of a home without Paul in it. However we are blessed to have his memory. May he live on in our collective thoughts so that we who are left remembering can find solace in having known such a great human being.
Seth Zimmermann
December 15, 2024
I didn't know about Mr. Harrell until the BoobTube algorithm sent me a video after he had passed. Upon reviewing the channel's content, I can say that I would like to think that, had we met in person, we would be friends.
bruce e. smirnoff
December 8, 2024
May his memory be a blessing.
Tony Marino
December 7, 2024
We are sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We have been watching, enjoying and learning from Paul over the past several years. We are sending prayers to Paul, his family and friends. RIP!
Aidan McCoy
December 5, 2024
How he had to over explain everything because he didnt want to bother people who are very anal or because he didnt want to be bothered. Either way gave me a good laugh many times.
Izzy
December 4, 2024
Rest easy paul, I found your youtube videos entertaining and informative. My condolences to the family.
Lanning Molleur
December 3, 2024
I did not know Paul personally. I found his Youtube channel videos very informative and straightforward. My condolences too family and friends. Rest in peace.
Martin Howard
November 29, 2024
From a Royal Marine to a US Marine, thank you for all you gave me, I will forever be indebted to you. When we finally meet again, all the beers are on me, end of.
My deepest condolences to your family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss.
Semper Fi, my Brother.
Capt brian moran
November 26, 2024
Sad to hear of Mr harrells passing, I was educated on fire arms for sure and I am internally grateful. God speed sir
Capt brian moran ,fishing guide
Anthony Peters
November 18, 2024
We miss you Mr. Harrell, You were the best!
Richard Roth
November 17, 2024
So sorry to hear about Paul´s passing! My condolences to his family.
Steve Powick
November 11, 2024
I came across Paul's channel when I first got into shooting about 5 years ago, he immediately stood out for not being in the least bit opinionated and was so much more humble than any self professed gun expert. His fun, dry mix of education and anecdotes has made the world of shooting so much more enjoyable and it broke my heart to hear of his passing. Rest in peace Paul, a true individual and a hell of a nice guy. You'll be missed always.
Jason Fang
November 9, 2024
I have an immense respect for the man. He conducted himself honorably and humbly, and his knowledge base was second to none. Rest in peace knowing the impact you have on so many Americans. We will miss you, but we look forward to meeting again in Heaven where you are no doubt residing.
Albert Vazquez
October 26, 2024
Paul, I did not have the honor and privilege of meeting you in person but I learned a great deal from you in your videos. Thank you for your everything, brother! May our Lord Jesus give you rest and His Peace!
SEMPER FI!
J Mew
October 22, 2024
Many years ago I came across one of Paul's videos and was hooked I loved spending thanksgiving with him it made my day!
Bernie Milligan
October 21, 2024
I followed Paul on his Videos after realizing he was an experienced and sensible voice. What a tragic loss.
Scott Koenig
October 19, 2024
My condolences to your friends and family for the sad news of your passing. Alas the PC is insidious but you fought hard. I've respected you, your service, your wisdom and willingness to share it with all of us. I hear ammo is free in heaven, hope so.
Will Davies
October 18, 2024
Thank you Paul for teaching a young man in Canada so much about firearms and how to use them safely. May you rest peacefully, and may your family be at peace.
Aaron Rose
October 17, 2024
I loved watching Paul's videos on guns and pew pews ... he was so detailed and so Shatner
He to me was the most knowledgeable firearm expert I've ever heard/seen. Cheers Paul... Godspeed
Ken Curtis
October 15, 2024
Paul was unique in that he was able to teach life lessons through fitearms.
John Yandell
October 14, 2024
See you on the other side
Richard Klimok
October 12, 2024
I´ll miss seeing content from you Paul, your videos were incredibly helpful and insightful, you are a roll model for many of us, thank you for your service, rest in peace.
John McConnell
October 12, 2024
Paul was one of the good ones! RIP Bro.
M H
October 10, 2024
Paul was and will forever be an absolute library when it came to self defense and firearm knowledge. He was what pushed me to get into pistols. May he forever rest in peace.
Thomas Green
October 10, 2024
I absolutely Learned so much from Paul....he was so very thorough in his videos and he presented them masterfully. RIP Paul and thanks for all you have done for our Country that you loved so much.
Billy Smith
October 6, 2024
I never had a chance to meet Paul but I was always thankful for his expertise and also for his humor.
He will be missed and fondly remembered.
Ken Ballerstadt
October 3, 2024
Thanks for the memories you will be missed
Kurt Shetrom
October 3, 2024
You were a great teacher and a great man paul. You're greatly missed.
G. Carr
October 3, 2024
Best gun tuber out an about. I can't believe you're gone. R.I.P. Professor
J Jalove, PacNW USA
October 2, 2024
Thank you Mr Harrell. If I may speak for us his YT admirers, your WERE a living legend and now ARE one, for the ages.
"... (W)hat you call, a professional." You sure were & taught this amateur a lot.
And hope/trust his fellow vets will allow a civilian, a respectful salute. RIP sir.
Michael
October 1, 2024
Rest in Peace my friend. You'll never be forgotten.
Gabe Gauvin
October 1, 2024
Very interesting the one he did about switching to your pistol if you´re using a bolt action Home defence
Cle Collins
September 30, 2024
Perusing YouTube while learning about weapons, ammunitions, and sighting brought me to his channel that I have watched for hours on end. I loved his targets, and his skill was top of the line. RIP Paul. I will miss your dissertations.
Tim Kirby
September 30, 2024
Love your vids, bro. You´ll be terribly missed.
Anthony Wiesner
September 30, 2024
Watched him from day one and watched every video. So young. So glad his family and crew are continuing where he left off. Paul thank you for your service to our wonderful country and everything you have taught us. I wish I could have thanked you personally in person but I tried in many comments.
G I
September 29, 2024
Thank you, Paul. We’ll all miss you. Every video was having a conversation with a friend.
Randy Villarreal
September 29, 2024
Very informative videos. I'll miss him on his YouTUBE channel. He had a unique ability to clearly communicate with others including myself. I appreciated his dedication to Firearms and Firearm safety. He will be missed.
Kevin McDermott
September 29, 2024
I have enjoyed Paul´s videos over the years! His knowledge and expertise went beyond guns and extended to life itself. He will truly be missed in this world. He made a difference to us all. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family! RIP Marine. Thanks for defending our country and for being a loving person!
Bruce
September 29, 2024
I didn´t know the man, never met him... wish I had though. I have (and do) appreciate his no-nonsense videos... and there a lot of them. Rest in peace Mr Harrell.
Shaun Brehm
September 29, 2024
Paul was one of the content creators who cared enough about his subscribers to respond to their emails. RIP Paul.
Paul Stapleton
September 26, 2024
I really enjoyed watching and listening to your videos. Always very knowledgeable and interesting..Thanks and RIP .
Rick T
September 25, 2024
My condolences to the family. Rest in peace Marine. Semper Fi!
Maureen Rici
September 25, 2024
Found Paul Harrell on YouTube very informative channel we are watching one of his videos right now rest in peace Sir you are no longer in pain
Nolan Karlson
September 24, 2024
Going to the range
Quade Steinly
September 23, 2024
I have been watching Mr. Harrell channel for quite some time, and I've both learned from and enjoyed his no-nonsense deliver, his sense of humor, his willingness to show his humility. He has and always will be a true treasure to many people. I salute him as a educator and as a Veteran. Rest In Peace sir, we have the watch.
Chip Pennoyer
September 23, 2024
Paul invited everyone in. Very unique man. I loved how he incorporated his cars into his videos. He could sure put a smile on your face. He'll be truly missed.
E.s
September 22, 2024
His knowledge and expertise of gun handling and gun safety. He will truly be missed
David Shaffer
September 22, 2024
He's never over talked to people his videos were like he was next to you thank you Paul
L, C
September 21, 2024
i´ve been watching his videos on youtube since i was 14. im 20 now, and his videos and legacy have greatly affected me and my view on firearms and taught me plenty of critical information that i don´t think i would´ve learned otherwise. his loss has affected me greatly.
I´ll miss you paul, and i´ll forever miss getting a notification about a new video.
-L
Tim Johnson
September 20, 2024
I remember during the thick of the pandemic in 2020, I was researching home-defense shotguns/loads, and was introduced to Paul at this time. He showed me how a 20 gauge will absolutely get the job done, when most men believe you need double 0 buck 12. Feels like Paul in a nutshell right there. God bless his family right now, and all the way into heaven.
Thomas Altman
September 20, 2024
My prayers go to Paul Harrell and his family. May God keep his family safe.
Paul M. Lipke
September 20, 2024
Paul was always there in his videos when I needed him. Weither he knew it or not he was like an uncle to me. SEMPER FI DEVIL!
Chris Noyb
September 18, 2024
Two thoughts come to mind regarding Paul Harrell, respect and integrity. Paul commanded respect, he didn't need to demand it. His integrity was apparent, when Paul spoke you knew he was speaking the truth as he knew it. To say that Paul Harrell will be missed is a massive understatement. The strange part is Paul was humble, and somewhat uncomfortable receiving praise, even when it was absolutely deserved. Paul Harrell left a void that can't be filled.
Phil Madonna
September 17, 2024
Paul was a wise man, I gained a lot of knowledge from him. My condolences to Paul´s family and those closest to him.
ethan sullivan
September 17, 2024
we were on the same online platform together :(
Kurt Weygantt
September 17, 2024
Over the years, I've enjoyed your videos on YouTube, learned a lot also.
Some of my decisions, regarding the purchase of a certain firearm, where made after reading and watching content about guns, like the videos you made...
Learned a lot about shooting techniques and gun safety thanks to you.
I'll miss that, and your dry sense of humor... Rest in peace.
Aaron Eichstedt
September 17, 2024
Thank you Paul for your contribution to education and safety with firearms. "Not bad at all."
Steffen Albrecht
September 16, 2024
Thank you Paul. I very appreciate having known you from the channel and to experience the content and fun of your videos for many years. I leaned a lot from you. Your work did indeed help me in making decisions regarding firearms. You were humble and courageous to the last day. You will be missed in the community, and you are missed by me.
Sheila F
September 15, 2024
Paul offered me wise self protection advice and instruction when I need help. He was a kind down to earth man who will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. His legacy in the firearms community will stand the test of time. R.I.P. my friend.
William Pfau
September 15, 2024
I liked watching his videos about guns and shooting. I love his videos about the Miami FBI shootout. Paul has put thousands of rounds down range. An EXPERT shooter. RIP
Ken Wolf
September 15, 2024
Paul was the greatest firearms instructor that I have ever encountered. I have spent nearly two decades in military and/or law enforcement, and Paul has taught me more about ballistics and tactics than any other instructor I have met throughout my career. His dry humor, elegant vocabulary, and stories rooted in personal experience all resonated with me perfectly. I hope that we can someday shoot some targets together up there in heaven. Until that day, I will deeply miss you Paul.
Kaylee York
September 14, 2024
All-time favorite gun-tuber. Paul, you never had to be super flashy when you had sturdy gear and a head full of practical experiential knowledge. Thank you for your service to our community. - The Only Actual Girl that Ever Watched Your Videos
Miguel Edwards
September 14, 2024
I hate to see this. I don't have the right words. Paul was a good man. I really miss him. There are times when the Lord takes the good ones first. I will never forget you, your influence, your knowledge, your unique skills, and dedication to our freedoms in this great country. Sleep on my friend.
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