Brandon Herrera
Brandon Herrera | |
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Herrera in 2025 | |
| Born | Brandon Joseph Herrera November 20, 1995 Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Other names | TheAKGuy |
| Education | Campbell University (attended) |
| Political party | Republican |
| YouTube information | |
| Channels | |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Genre | Firearms/Weaponry |
| Subscribers | 4.19 million (main channel) |
| Views | 809 million (main channel) |
| Last updated: March 9, 2026 | |
Brandon Joseph Herrera (born November 20, 1995), also known as The AK Guy, is an American YouTuber, firearms manufacturer, and politician. 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 presumptive 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.