D.E. Heil was born on a wintry day in Pittsburgh in 1956. His mother was perpetually late for important appointments, and in keeping with her tardy nature, never spent more than twenty minutes in a hospital before birthing any of her four babies. It is through his close association with Second Amendment issues that he has gained great insight into the world of ordinary Americans willingly accepting the responsibility of providing protection for themselves, their family, and their communities. Because of his fellowship with typical yet remarkable Americans, his writing career was born. He and his wife live in Pennsylvania where they raised their four children.