
Talon Range & Training was founded in 2008 by Charlie Strickland and JD Johnson, both 25+ year veterans of the Leon County Sheriff's Office. What started as firearms training for civilians has grown into one of the region's most complete shooting facilities. The company now operates two major ranges...
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Talon Range & Training was founded in 2008 by Charlie Strickland and JD Johnson, both 25+ year veterans of the Leon County Sheriff's Office. What started as firearms training for civilians has grown into one of the region's most complete shooting facilities. The company now operates two major ranges and trains more than 100,000 people in firearms safety and personal protection.
"Our mission is to provide a safe and professional environment to train civilians and law enforcement officers with the best possible curriculum for personal and professional protection."
The Tallahassee location features:
Members total over 2,500 annually, with more than 1 million visits since opening in July 2013.
Talon Range of Dothan (372 Co. Rd. 560, Midland City, Alabama) operates as a dedicated competition and private shooting facility:
Gift cards available for products, training, and memberships at both locations.
Talon Tactical Outfitters (301 Commerce Blvd) handles retail and gunsmithing:
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Firearms | All major brands, makes, and models |
| Gunsmithing | Repair, rebarreling, threading, full service |
| Silencers | SilencerShop kiosk for fingerprinting and NFA transfers |
| Ammunition | Full stock at both locations |
| Tactical Gear | Body armor, First Tactical clothing, duty gear |
| Holsters | Talon Holsters and tactical holster selection |
| Accessories | Parts, scopes, mounts, knives, and more |
| Consignment | Buy/trade firearms consignment services |
| Other | Liberty Safes, long-term food storage, hunting supplies, live bait and tackle |
Talon's instructors are active or retired law enforcement with decades of tactical experience. Classes focus on mental and physical preparation for real-world encounters, not just credentials.
What they teach: - Concealed carry certification (at least 2 classes monthly) - Advanced tactical courses - Active shooter response - Force-on-force scenarios - Defensive tactics and marksmanship - Competitive shooting (USPSA certified) - Hunting and archery instruction - Talon Defender Series (advanced multi-level training)
Small instructor-to-student ratios ensure you get actual attention. They can host classes at your business location if needed.
Every instructor is CJSTC and/or NRA certified in firearms, defensive tactics, or specialized disciplines like Taser training and archery.
They built the range because it didn't exist. In 2012, when they started construction, there wasn't a well-managed, safe public range in the area. That mission—creating a professional environment for civilians and law enforcement—still drives everything.
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