In May, Brandon Herrera lost his Republican primary runoff to represent Texas’ 23rd Congressional District by fewer than 500 votes. Known to his fans as “the AK Guy,” Herrera is a gun manufacturer and San Antonio resident popular for his trove of YouTube videos showcasing high-caliber weaponry. In a series of reports for the Current this year, Michael Karlis exposed Herrera’s extreme views for all to read and retweet.