Defense Go Learn: Talon’s “Close Quarter Home Defense” David Reeder March 16, 2015 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Do you have plans for July yet? Going to be anywhere near Calera, Alabama during that time frame? Check out the Close Quarter Home Defense course from Talon Defense, to be held July 18th and 19th at the Double Tap Training Grounds. Talon Defense is headquartered in Gadsden, Alabama. I've heard a lot of good things about them. Here are a few pics from one course I personally would be interested in taking – “Injured Shooter.” Don't want to do that July class or have a scheduling conflict? Take one of their others – they run several classes every month, in a variety of locations: Handgun Skill Builder in Gallant, Alabama; Vehicle Counter-Ambush Course in Watkinsville, Georgia; “Brass & Blood, Fighting & Fixing” TCCC at the Alabama Tactical Officers Association in Columbia, AL. More on the CQHD class here. Lots of training options, as I'm trying to show with the Go Learn series. Find a good, affordable class somewhere and take it. Plan that Spring Training (or Summer Training, or Autumn Training, or…) now. Do something with your firearm, but don't neglect everything else. As Pocket Doc preaches, you're more likely to us a bandage than a gun; as many DT instructors would say, training with your firearm and ignoring your basic fitness and ability to defend yourself physically is just silly. Tracking helps situational awareness, verbal judo can talk you out of a fight or delay one until you get some help, driving skills are valuable just about every day – you get the point. Go learn something, even if your budget only allows for dryfire and a DVD. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
