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Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson is the managing editor for The Armory Life website. A former police officer and trainer, he left public service to be a full-time author, editor and entrepreneur. He has been with The Armory Life since 2020.

Richard’s firearms articles have been published by the National Rifle AssociationAthlon OutdoorsHuman EventsPolice & Security NewsThe Firearm Blog and more. He has also worked for non-firearms publications including the Atlanta Business ChronicleSports Illustrated and The Sporting News. He founded Tac6 MediaGuns Holsters and GearBlue Sheepdog and other companies.

Richard is a court-recognized expert in a variety of subjects including firearms, and he has served in an advisory role to a U.S. Senator and the citizens’ oversight committee for a major U.S. city’s police department.

Cop-Killer Bullets: Gun Control Lie or Actual Threat?

By Richard Johnson

#Gear 05-17-26

What Happens When I Call 911?

By Richard Johnson

#Skills 04-26-26

Review: Springfield XD Mod.4 OSP 9mm

By Richard Johnson

#Guns 03-24-26

American Bombers in World War II

By Richard Johnson

#History 02-28-26

Rimfire vs. Centerfire Cartridges: Understanding the Key Differences

By Richard Johnson

#Guns 02-25-26

American Self-Propelled Artillery in World War II

By Richard Johnson

#History 02-21-26

M7 Priest — America Establishes Armored Artillery

By Richard Johnson

#History 01-17-26

3 Myths About Handgun Stopping Power

By Richard Johnson

#Gear 12-24-25

Vought F7U Cutlass: Innovative, or Gutless?

By Richard Johnson

#History 12-20-25
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Christmas Gifts for Gun Lovers

By Richard Johnson

#Gear 11-28-25

United States Battleships: From Dreadnoughts to the Last Battlewagons

By Richard Johnson

#History 11-22-25

What Is Trigger Reset?

By Richard Johnson

#Skills 10-22-25

German Anti-Tank Weapons of World War II

By Richard Johnson

#History 10-20-25

Is +P Ammunition Safe?

By Richard Johnson

#Gear 10-15-25

What Jobs Deal with Guns?

By Richard Johnson

#Guns 10-08-25

Springfield Armory XD Tactical Model .45 ACP Review

By Richard Johnson

#Guns 10-05-25

Does Bullet Weight Matter for Self-Defense?

By Richard Johnson

#Gear 10-01-25

Review: Vortex Venom Enclosed Red Dots

By Richard Johnson

#Gear 09-25-25

What Is a Carbine? A Comprehensive Guide

By Richard Johnson

#Guns 09-24-25

First Look:
Vortex Defender Enclosed Red Dot Sights

By Richard Johnson

#Gear 09-18-25

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