Training
19 programs / 10 instructors
In person
Tactical Shepherd
Shooting Range in Rising Sun, MD
Tactical Shepherd is a premier firearm training provider in Rising Sun, MD, offering over 400 courses with instructors holding 155+ years of combined law enforcement and military experience. Over 11,000 students trained.
- Phone
- (443) 309-0208
- Website
- tacticalshepherd.com
- Directions
- Open map directions
Range details
12 lanes / 25 yd max / 1 range area
Public access listed
Quick Answers
What kind of range is it?
Public access
- Indoor pistol, rimfire range with 12 lanes, up to 15 yards
- Indoor pistol, rifle range with up to 25 yards
- 25 yard maximum listed distance
What services are available?
Rentals Safety equipment rental
Are classes listed?
19 course offerings
How is training offered?
In person
Classes and Training Programs
Training Programs
19 training programs are listed; showing the first 12.
Course Defensive
Maryland Handgun Qualification License (HQL)
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- >=4 hours
- Price
- $89.00
This comprehensive course is required to purchase a handgun in Maryland. During this course, you'll gain essential knowledge of firearm safety, home defense strategies, and key skills such as: firearm manipulation, loading and unloading techniques, malfunction drills, weapon maintenance, and much more!
Course
MD Wear & Carry Permit (Initial)
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- >=16 hours
- Price
- $350.00
This course meets Maryland State Police training requirements for residents and non-residents and includes classroom instruction and live-fire qualification for students 21 and older.
Course Renewal Defensive
MD Wear & Carry Permit Renewal
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- >=8 hours
- Price
- $175.00
Required renewal course for current Maryland permit holders. This course reviews relevant legal updates, reinforces defensive fundamentals, and includes required live-fire qualification to maintain active carry status.
Course CCW
Delaware CCW & Maryland Wear & Carry Combo
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- >=16 hours
A comprehensive 16-hour, two-day course designed for Delaware residents 21+ who want to satisfy both Delaware Resident CCW and Maryland Wear & Carry training requirements in one streamlined program.
Course CCW
DE CCW and Permit Purchase Course
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- >=8 hours
- Price
- $175.00
This Delaware-specific course meets the statutory training requirements for either the Delaware Concealed Carry Permit or Permit to Purchase.
Course CCW
New Jersey CCW Permit
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- >=6 hours
- Price
- $230.00
This course satisfies New Jersey’s training and qualification requirements for residents and non-residents. Instruction includes legal overview and required qualification standards.
Course
Utah Non-Resident Permit
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- >=4 hours
- Price
- $120.00
This Utah Non-Resident course includes fingerprints and passport photo submission. The Utah permit is widely recognized and may expand lawful carry reciprocity depending on your residency status.
Course Beginner Instructor
Beginner Handgun Course
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- >=5 hours
- Price
- $150.00
A low-stress, instructor-guided range experience focused on safe gun handling, marksmanship fundamentals, and confidence building. Ideal for new shooters or those desiring a refresher.
Course
Scenario Based Training
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- >=4 hours
- Price
- $150.00
Interactive decision-making training using live role-players in shoot/don’t shoot scenarios. Focuses on judgment, situational awareness, and lawful use-of-force decision making.
Course
Red Dot Sight (RDS)
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- >=6 hours
- Price
- $175.00
Designed for pistol-mounted optic users seeking improved dot acquisition, tracking, recoil management, and speed while improving accuracy.
Course Instructor
Live Fire Workshop
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- >=4 hours
- Price
- $125.00
An intermediate-level course focused on improving consistency, recoil control, shot placement, and handgun manipulation under instructor supervision.
Course
Advanced Live Fire Workshop
- Format
- In Person
- Duration
- >=5 hours
- Price
- $175.00
A dynamic, high-intensity course featuring movement, barricades, stress drills, and multi-target engagement. This course is for experienced shooters only — prerequisite: successful completion of the Tactical Shepherd Live Fire Workshop or MD Wear & Carry Course with a score of 95% or better.
Memberships
Membership Range access
Platinum
- Monthly
- $67.99
- Annual
- $815.88
- Discounts
- 50% Off Tactical Shepherd Training, 20% Off Tactical Shepherd Gear, 15% Off Friends And Family Promo Code
Membership Range access
Gold
- Monthly
- $64.99
- Annual
- $779.88
- Discounts
- 40% Off Tactical Shepherd Training, 10% Off Tactical Shepherd Gear, 15% Off Friends And Family Promo Code
Membership Range access
Silver
- Monthly
- $59.99
- Annual
- $719.88
- Discounts
- 30% Off Tactical Shepherd Training, 10% Off Tactical Shepherd Gear, 15% Off Friends And Family Promo Code
Membership Range access
Bronze
- Monthly
- $49.99
- Annual
- $599.88
- Discounts
- 15% Off Tactical Shepherd Training, 10% Off Tactical Shepherd Gear, 15% Off Friends And Family Promo Code
Listing Snapshot
- Primary category
- Shooting Ranges
- Also listed as
- Firearm Instructors
- Legal name
- Tactical Shepherd LLC
- Google rating
- 5.0 from 1,000 reviews
- ZIP
- 21911
Social Links
Profile Details
Range Access
- Access
- Public
- Max distance
- 25 yards
- Day pass price
- Free
- Lane rental hourly
- Free
- Memberships
- Yes
- Services
- Firearm rentals, Safety equipment rental
- Amenities
- Firearm rentals, Safety equipment rental
Lane Areas
Indoor
12 lanes 15 yards Weapons: Pistol, Rimfire
Indoor
25 yards Weapons: Pistol, Rifle
Tactical Bays
1 tactical bay
Dynamic training environment with steel targets, dueling trees, and moving target system; supports barricade shooting, multiple target engagement, and timed drills.
Membership Tiers
Platinum
$67.99 monthly $815.88 annual Discounts: 50% Off Tactical Shepherd Training, 20% Off Tactical Shepherd Gear, 15% Off Friends And Family Promo Code
Gold
$64.99 monthly $779.88 annual Discounts: 40% Off Tactical Shepherd Training, 10% Off Tactical Shepherd Gear, 15% Off Friends And Family Promo Code
Silver
$59.99 monthly $719.88 annual Discounts: 30% Off Tactical Shepherd Training, 10% Off Tactical Shepherd Gear, 15% Off Friends And Family Promo Code
Bronze
$49.99 monthly $599.88 annual Discounts: 15% Off Tactical Shepherd Training, 10% Off Tactical Shepherd Gear, 15% Off Friends And Family Promo Code
Indoor Shooting Ranges
Training and Classes
- Established
- 2020
- Training types
- In person
- Regions served
- MD, DE, NJ
Instructor Roster
Mel Adam
Lead Instructor
Firearms Training Active Shooter Response Woodland Tactical Operations Maritime Tactical Operations Firearms Training Active Shooter Response Woodland Tactical Operations Maritime Tactical Operations
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.
Kenny Porter
Lead Instructor
Firearms Training Defensive Tactics Active Shooter Response Firearms Training Defensive Tactics Active Shooter Response Firearms Instructor Defensive Tactics Instructor
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.
Angel Valle
Lead Instructor
Firearms Training Active Shooter Response Firearms Training Active Shooter Response MPCTC Firearms Instructor Long Rifle (AR 15 Platform) Instructor Red Dot System (RDS) Instructor Glock Certified Armorer
With over 28 years of experience in law enforcement, Angel Valle is currently serving as a Lieutenant with the Cecil County Sheriff's Office.
Jaice Grigg
Lead Instructor
Pistol Training Rifle Training Weapons Based Grappling Close Range Combat Pistol Training Rifle Training Weapons Based Grappling Close Range Combat
Jaice Grigg is a former U.S. Army Infantryman who served with the 82nd Airborne Division, the nation’s Global Response Force. During his service, he participated in the testing and evaluation of next-generation weapons systems and optics now fielded across the U.S. military. Since 2018, Jaice has trained extensively in Modern Army Combatives, Brazilian Jiu-J...
Tim Grove
Lead Instructor
Firearms Training Active Shooter Response Tactical Command Firearms Training Active Shooter Response Tactical Command MPCTC Firearms Instructor 30+ Years With Maryland NRP, Commander Of Special Operations Division, Founding Member Of TRT, Lead Firearms Instructor For Central Region, NTOA Certified Tactical Commander
Tim Grove is a retired law enforcement officer with over 30 years of distinguished service with the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP), retiring in 2020.
James Kozlowski
Lead Instructor
Firearms Training Active Shooter Response Tactical Operations Executive Protection Firearms Training Active Shooter Response Tactical Operations Executive Protection
James Kozlowski is an award-winning law enforcement and security executive with over 25 years of experience in the Maryland State Police, Baltimore City Police Department, and the US Marshals Service.
John Stricklett
Lead Instructor
Firearms Training Explosive Ordnance Disposal Gunsmithing Firearms Training Explosive Ordnance Disposal Gunsmithing AGI Certified Master Gunsmith 31 Years As Army Master EOD Team Leader, 8 Combat Deployments, Destroyed Over 500,000 Pieces Of Enemy Ordnance, Neutralized 750+ IEDs, AGI Certified Master Gunsmith
John Stricklett brings 31 years of military experience as an Army Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team Leader, where he served and supported conventional EOD units, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, special operations units, nuclear disablement teams, and Weapons of Mass Destruction Coordination Elements.
Duane Janney
Lead Instructor
Firearms Training Use Of Force Accident Reconstruction Firearms Training Use Of Force Accident Reconstruction Glock Armorer Retired Maryland State Police Trooper, Baltimore Sun Officer Of The Year, MD/DC Sniper Investigation Contributor, Pistol Master, Glock Armorer
Duane Janney is a retired Trooper from the Maryland State Police with a distinguished career in law enforcement. During his tenure, Duane served in multiple capacities, including associate police academy instructor, field training trooper, and assisting with Use of Force in-service training. He was also a court-recognized Drug Recognition Expert (D.R.E.) and...
Travis Gibson
Guest Instructor
3 Gun Competition USPSA IDPA Long Range Rifle 3 Gun Competition USPSA IDPA Long Range Rifle
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.
Wyatt Gibson
Guest Instructor
3 Gun Competition IPSC NRA World Shooting 3 Gun Competition IPSC NRA World Shooting Four Time World Multigun Champion, 2nd Overall At Superstition Mountain Mystery 3 Gun (2025), Top Finisher In IPSC World Rifle Shoot And NRA World Shooting Championship
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 Supers...
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Primary location: 1573 Theodore Road, Rising Sun MD 21911
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