Brandon Herrera isn’t your average congressional candidate. He’s not another talking head spewing pre-approved soundbites.

He’s a man who builds guns, defends liberty, and puts action over empty promises. And he’s back on the campaign trail, gunning—quite literally—for one of the most important congressional seats in the country.

Herrera, known online as The AK Guy, is a prominent Second Amendment advocate, firearms manufacturer, and constitutional absolutist with a massive grassroots following.

But more than anything, he’s a thorn in the side of weak-kneed Republicans who have betrayed gun owners time and again. That includes Rep. Tony Gonzales, the incumbent he’s challenging once more in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District.

In 2024, Herrera came within 400 votes of unseating Gonzales in the GOP primary runoff—a clear warning shot that gun owners are fed up. And now, he’s back with reinforcements.

Unlike most in Washington, Brandon Herrera doesn’t just talk about the Second Amendment—he lives it. He’s spent years educating millions through his wildly popular YouTube channel, exposing the lies behind anti-gun legislation, and building a movement of unapologetic, no-compromise patriots.

Herrera has been crystal clear about why he’s running: to end the era of surrender by Republicans who cave the moment pressure builds.

And Gonzales? He’s Exhibit A.

Gonzales supported gun control in the wake of Uvalde, including expanded background checks and other infringements that do nothing to stop criminals—but punish law-abiding citizens.

His voting record has been so egregious that the Texas GOP censured him, and even the National Rifle Association gave him a failing grade in 2024.

When it came to standing firm on gun rights, Tony Gonzales folded like a cheap lawn chair.

Texas Gun Rights PAC Endorses Herrera

That’s why Texas Gun Rights PAC has once again endorsed Brandon Herrera.

“Tony Gonzales is the definition of a RINO—backing Biden’s gun control agenda and turning his back on the grassroots,” said Chris McNutt, President of Texas Gun Rights. “Brandon Herrera is the real deal. He’s not afraid to call out the ATF, stand up to the gun control cartel in both parties, and actually FIGHT to restore our Second Amendment. That’s the kind of leadership we need in D.C.”

A Crucial Race for Gun Owners

This isn’t just another Texas race. TX-23 is a battleground, and who holds it could determine the balance of power in Congress.

But more importantly, it could send a message across the country that gun owners are done compromising.

Republicans like John Cornyn have already betrayed us by teaming up with Democrats on the so-called Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which poured billions into red flag enforcement and expanded the NICS Gun Ban Registry.

And while national constitutional carry and ATF abolition sit untouched, the GOP establishment fiddles.

Texas needs fighters—not fence-sitters. And Brandon Herrera says he is ready for war.

Brandon Herrera understands the enemy. He’s called out ATF corruption, Big Tech censorship of gun content, and the left’s obsession with disarming law-abiding Americans.

Now, he’s putting it all on the line for a second time.

Will you help Texas Gun Rights identify pro-gun candidates — and EXPOSE anti-gun candidates — before the 2026 midterms?