[1] Johnson started training in shooting in 1972 at the Langley Junior rifle club in Virginia, and continued through his graduation from Hampton High School in 1982.

[2] In 1986, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from West Virginia University.

[2] After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves and became a member of the marksmanship unit.

Since early 2000s he trained the National Rifle Team, preparing it for the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics.

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