[1] Nancy Johnson grew up in Downers Grove, Illinois, and was introduced to shooting at a young age.

At age 17 she had a mysterious ailment that made her lose feeling on the left side of her body, in which she needed intense physical therapy to regain her strength.

In 1997 on her way to the National Championships in California, she was involved in an auto accident that left her injured with a sprained wrist and unable to compete.

Nancy contributes most of her past success to the training she received from the Army coaches (Bill Krilling) and the ranges they offered.

Nancy is trying to organize a grassroots shooting program in the area where she lives in Crawfordville, Florida.