Charles Edward Chapel (May 16, 1904 – February 20, 1967) was an American politician, college professor, and technical writer best known for his articles and books about firearms.
[2] Source:[1] After the military, Chapel worked as an aeronautical engineer at Northrop Corporation in California and wrote or helped edit many of the technical manuals for the industry.
[1] Based on a pro-gun stance, Chapel entered Republican politics in 1950, serving in the California State Assembly for the 46th district from 1951 until he died in office in 1967.
[2] His most well-known book, Guns of the Old West, is considered a standard reference for Western firearms studies Chapel married Dorothy Jane Messner Young in 1952.
[5] Chapel was active in several organizations, including the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.