Tactical Shepherd

Mel Adam is a 25-year veteran of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police (NRP) and the co-founder of the Tactical Response Team (TRT), where he served as Team Leader for 13 years. With extensive expertise in Firearms Training, Active Shooter Response, Woodland Tactical Operations, and Maritime Tactical Operations, Mel has successfully planned, coordinated, and led countless tactical operations throughout his career. He has also provided training to Military and Law Enforcement personnel in Special Operations for over a decade. Additionally, he served as the Training Chairman for the Maritime Tactical Operations Group (MTOG), a collaborative effort involving over 20 Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies. Mel's military background includes 15 years of service as a Scout Sniper in both the United States Marine Corps and the Army National Guard. Throughout his career, Mel has also served as a Police Officer with the Natural Resources Police and the Havre de Grace Police Department, further solidifying his extensive law enforcement experience. Kenny Porter is a retired 20-year veteran of the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office, where he was honored with the department's highest recognition, the Sheriff's Office Medal of Honor. He is a certified Firearms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, and a graduate of the Howard County Police Department SWAT School. Over the past decade, Kenny has trained both officers and recruits in active shooter and officer survival scenarios. In addition to his law enforcement career, Kenny has served for 20 years in an Infantry Unit with the Maryland Army National Guard, earning numerous accolades as a highly decorated combat veteran with multiple overseas deployments. He is a graduate of the Army Small Arms Readiness Mobilization/Master Marksmanship Instructor Course, having trained countless soldiers in primary marksmanship throughout his military career. Kenny continues to serve in the security field, providin

Travis began competitive shooting in 2004 and quickly transitioned his primary focus to 3-Gun competition, drawn to the challenge of mastering rifle, shotgun, and pistol at a high level. Over the years, he has competed extensively in multigun, long-range rifle, USPSA, and Steel Challenge disciplines. A multiple-time national champion, Travis has earned Overall and Division titles across some of the most respected competitions in the country. His accomplishments include: In addition to his competitive success, Travis is deeply committed to growing the shooting sports. He has instructed at the MGM Junior Pistol Camp and MGM Junior 3-Gun Camp—elite training programs that have developed some of the top junior competitors in the world. He has also conducted numerous junior and ladies-only training courses focused on skill development, safety, and confidence-building. Travis emphasizes sportsmanship, integrity, discipline, and technical precision in both competition and instruction. His training approach focuses on efficiency, fundamentals, and the ability to perform consistently under match pressure. As a Visiting Instructor at Tactical Shepherd, Travis brings championship-level experience and a passion for helping shooters elevate their performance through structured, practical training.

Wyatt Gibson is a four-time World Multigun Champion and one of the top competitive shooters in the country. His disciplined approach to performance, fundamentals, and consistency has earned him Overall victories at the Surefire World Multigun Championship (multiple years) and the USSL Surefire World Multigun. In 2025, Wyatt finished 2nd Overall at the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun. His recent competitive highlights also include: Throughout his competitive career, Wyatt has consistently placed at the top of national and international events, earning multiple Overall titles and podium finishes across major multigun championships. Wyatt’s instruction emphasizes disciplined fundamentals, efficient movement, consistency under pressure, and performance built through repetition. His training philosophy centers on mastering the basics, refining mechanics, and developing the composure required to perform at the highest level. As a Visiting Instructor at Tactical Shepherd, Wyatt brings world-class competitive experience and a commitment to helping shooters elevate their performance through structured, intentional training.