About
Brandon Joseph Herrera (born November 20, 1995), also known as The AK Guy, is an American YouTuber, firearms manufacturer, and political candidate. He gained prominence through his YouTube channel, launched in 2014, which features firearms testing, historical weapon demonstrations, and commentary on gun policy and politics. Herrera is a member of the Republican Party.
In 2024, Herrera ran to represent Texas’s 23rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, challenging incumbent Tony Gonzales in the Republican primary. He lost by approximately 1 percentage point in a runoff. He ran again for the seat in 2026, forcing a runoff and becoming the nominee after Gonzales withdrew his candidacy.
Politically, Herrera identifies as libertarian-leaning and is associated with right-wing populist figures, emphasizing gun rights, limited government, and support for President Donald Trump.
Brandon Herrera was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to a family originating from Texas. Herrera attended Campbell University, where he studied pre-law, before dropping out to run his firearms manufacturing business.
Started in 2014, Herrera’s YouTube…
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