Colion Noir

Collins Iyare Idehen Jr. (born 1983), better known by the pseudonym Colion Noir , is an American attorney, YouTuber, and Second Amendment advocate specializing in firearms rights commentary. Born in Houston, Texas, to Nigerian immigrant parents, Idehen earned a political science degree from the University of Houston and a law degree from Texas Southern University before launching his online presence. His YouTube channel, started in 2011, features blunt analyses of gun culture, legal defenses of self-defense rights, and critiques of restrictive policies, amassing over 3 million subscribers and earning YouTube's Gold Creator Award for surpassing 1 million followers.

Noir gained prominence as a contributor to the National Rifle Association (NRA), hosting the web series NOIR on NRATV, where he addressed gun ownership among black Americans and challenged stereotypes portraying firearms advocacy as predominantly white. His work emphasizes empirical patterns in urban violence and self-defense needs, positioning him as a counter-narrative voice against mainstream portrayals that attribute gun issues solely to availability rather than criminal behavior or policy failures. While praised for logical, fact-based arguments appealing to younger and minority demographics, Noir has faced accusations of misinformation from left-leaning watchdogs, though such critiques often align with institutional biases favoring gun control narratives over data on defensive uses or compliance disparities.

Beyond video content, Noir maintains an active podcast and engages in public debates, consistently advocating for constitutional carry and opposing measures like assault weapon bans, which he argues disarm law-abiding citizens without impacting perpetrators. His defining trait is bridging cultural gaps in the gun rights movement, using personal experience as a black man to underscore that self-protection transcends racial or partisan lines, grounded in universal rights rather than identity politics .

Collins Iyare Idehen Jr., professionally known as Colion Noir, was born on November 27, 1983, in Houston , Texas . His parents were Nigerian immigrants who had relocated to the United States ; his father worked as an executive chef, while his mother was a registered nurse .

Idehen was raised as an only child in southwest Houston , where his family's immigrant background fostered a household emphasis on intellectual rigor and practical self-reliance . His parents prioritized teaching him to value facts, logic, and reason over emotional impulses, principles they drew from their experiences navigating life in a new country. These foundational values, rooted in a culture of resilience and analytical thinking common among Nigerian immigrant families, influenced his early development without reliance on external narratives.

Noir completed his secondary education in Houston , Texas . He subsequently enrolled at the University of Houston , where he obtained a bachelor's degree in political science .

Noir then pursued legal studies at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston , earning a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in August 2012. Prior to law school, he exhibited no particular affinity for firearms. However, during this period, exposure to constitutional principles prompted a reevaluation of individual rights, including self-defense , fostering an appreciation for the Second Amendment as an extension of natural rights to protect one's life and property against threats. This shift was reinforced by practical experiences, such as visiting shooting ranges, which transitioned his theoretical understanding into a conviction that armed self-reliance constitutes a core, non-negotiable liberty grounded in the inherent vulnerability of human existence and the state's imperfect monopoly on protection.

Collins Iyare Idehen Jr.