History of Larry Vickers in Timeline

Larry Vickers is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, firearms expert, and author. Known for his extensive knowledge of firearms and tactical training, he founded Vickers Tactical, providing training and consulting services. He is also a co-founder of organizations such as the International Defensive Pistol Association. Vickers has authored books and instructional videos on firearms, and is a sought-after consultant in the firearms industry.

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June 1963: Larry Vickers Born

In June 1963, Larry Allen Vickers was born. He later became a soldier, firearms instructor, and author.

June 1963: Birth in Adams Mills, Ohio

In June 1963, Larry Vickers was born in Adams Mills, Ohio. His father was a veteran of the North African and Italian campaigns of World War II.

1981: Graduation from Tri-Valley High School

In 1981, Larry Vickers graduated from Tri-Valley High School, having already entered the Delayed Entry Program with intentions to join the United States Army Special Forces and develop an interest in firearms.

2009: Creation of Vickers Tactical YouTube Channel

In 2009, the Vickers Tactical YouTube channel was created.

July 2014: Conspiracy to Violate Sanctions Against JSC Kalashnikov Concern Begins

Starting in July 2014, Larry Vickers conspired with others to violate U.S. sanctions against JSC Kalashnikov Concern, seeking capital investment and technical data to develop a U.S. business called "American Kalashnikov" to manufacture Kalashnikov-style firearms.

July 2015: Promotional Services for Kalashnikov Concern

From July 2015, Larry Vickers and others provided promotional videography and marketing services to Kalashnikov Concern, receiving preferential access to personnel and technical data in return.

2015: Launch of "Vickers Guide" series

In 2015, Larry Vickers launched the "Vickers Guide" series of reference books, detailing firearms such as the Colt AR-15, M1911, and MP 40.

2017: Rhodesian FAL Photo Controversy

In 2017, Vickers posted a photo of a Rhodesian FAL with a controversial caption, expressing affinity for Rhodesia and using a racial slur.

June 2018: Start of Firearm Import Conspiracy

From June 2018, Larry Vickers allegedly conspired with Sean Reidpath Sullivan and Matthew Jeremy Hall to import machine guns and other restricted firearms under ATF Form 6 by falsely representing them as items for police department demonstration use.

March 2021: End of Kalashnikov Concern Sanctions Violation Conspiracy

In March 2021, the conspiracy involving Larry Vickers to violate U.S. sanctions against JSC Kalashnikov Concern came to an end.

March 2021: End of Firearm Import Conspiracy

In March 2021, the conspiracy involving Larry Vickers, Sean Reidpath Sullivan, and Matthew Jeremy Hall to illegally import firearms came to an end.

2021: YouTube Channel Growth

By 2021, the Vickers Tactical YouTube channel reached upwards of 900,000 subscribers and 200,000,000 views.

2021: Cancer Diagnosis

In 2021, Larry Vickers was diagnosed with cancer.

October 19, 2023: Guilty Plea for Firearm Conspiracy

On October 19, 2023, Larry Vickers pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to import and obtain machine guns and other restricted firearms, admitting to receiving some of the imported weapons.

February 2024: Sentencing Date Unscheduled

As of February 2024, U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin had not scheduled sentencing for Larry Vickers, who faces a maximum of five years for conspiracy to violate federal law regulating firearms and a maximum of 20 years for conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.