5 Dogs Range is an outdoor shooting facility at 20238 Woody Rd in Bakersfield, California, operating since 1986 on over 200 acres dedicated to live-fire shooting. It serves beginners, families, fundraisers, corporate events and competitive shooters. Shooting is limited to members and their guests; there is no single-visit day pass for non-members.
Range areas include a high-powered rifle range with benches (with and without shade), paper target stands from 25 to 100 yards and swinging steel targets from 185 to 550 yards. The pistol area has shaded benches and tables, paper target stands at 15 and 25 yards, and steel targets that swing or ring from 8 to 135 yards. A .22 rimfire area has shaded benches and tables with steel from 25 to 165 yards. For shotgun, a 20-station sporting clay trail (about 1/2 mile long) runs over natural foothill terrain, with manual clay throwers also available. Some ranges are used by clubs (5 Dogs Action Shooters, 5 Dogs Creek, Kern Shooting Sports) and require membership in those clubs. Member comments also mention cowboy action shooting, IDPA and USPSA matches.
5 Dogs Range does not provide training itself; independent instructors operate on the property for basic firearm courses, CCW courses, hunter safety and more. Trainers approved by the Kern County Sheriff's Office for Kern CCW training include Powers Firearms Training, Tactical 360, Clicks Firearms Training, Martial Arms, Jeffries Firearms Training and VIP CCW Services. Other trainers include Haley Strategic, Sheepdog Response, Rapid Fire Firearms Training, Fozzy's Tactical Training, One Mag Firearms, 6i Firearms Training, Shooting Performance Institute, Stone Cold Tactical and On Target Trainers. CDCR off-duty qualifications are also listed on the schedule.
On site, the range sells ammunition (subject to availability and an approved California eligibility check), paper targets and boxes of clay targets, plus snacks, soft drinks and free coffee. The sporting clay trail can be reserved for fundraisers, customer or employee appreciation shoots, birthdays, bachelor parties and family reunions for groups of 40 to 300 shooters, with Range Safety Officer supervision.
At a glance
Range type: Outdoor, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Long Range / Precision, Training / Classes
Distances: High-power rifle: paper targets 25 to 100 yards, swinging steel 185 to 550 yards. Pistol: paper at 15 and 25 yards, steel 8 to 135 yards. .22 rimfire: steel 25 to 165 yards. Shotgun: 20-station sporting clay trail (about 1/2 mile).
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Family friendly · Private lane / facility rental · Hosts competitions · Law enforcement / military training
Kern County Sheriff-approved CCW training providers
CDCR off-duty qualifications
Ammunition sales: pistol calibers, .223 Rem rifle, 12 and 20 gauge birdshot
Paper targets (25¢-$1) and clay targets ($25 per 135)
Snacks, soft drinks and free coffee
Spectator access for non-shooting guests (free with sign-in)
Amenities
Targets
Ammo Sales
Vending
Viewing Area
Event / Venue Space
Pricing at 5 Dogs Range
Range fees & day rates
Day Fee (members and their guests): $15 — Required each visit for Conditional Members and their guests; waived for General Members and covered family/guests. Includes use of manual clay traps.
Non-shooting guest: Free — Must sign in at the counter on arrival.
Paper targets: $0.25-$1 — Sight-in grid, B-27 qualification, NRA B-8, etc.
Clay targets (135): $25 — Bring your own clays or buy by the box.
Conditional Membership: $25 — Basic membership. $15 Day Fee each visit; guests also pay the day fee.
Full access to non-private ranges
Any number of guests (member must be present)
Good for one year from purchase
General Membership: $225 — Good for one year from purchase until the first of the month after purchase (e.g., bought 5/21 expires 6/1). Local guests still pay the $15 Day Fee.
No Day Fee for the member
No Day Fee for significant other (also a full member)
No Day Fee for children or grandchildren under 18
No Day Fee for out-of-town guests (over 100 miles away)
Full access to non-private ranges
Any number of guests (member must be present)
Training & classes
Independent trainer courses (basic firearms, CCW, hunter safety): Contact trainer — Pricing and scheduling set by each independent instructor.
Packages & experiences
Fundraiser / group sporting clay event: From $45/shooter — Includes trail reservation, score keeping, tables and chairs, and RSO supervision. 40-300 shooters; events under 40 do not qualify; larger events may affect pricing (contact Patrick Hopkins, (661) 340-1909).
No single-visit day pass for non-members. Closed Easter and Christmas.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
Ammo policy: Ammunition sold on site requires an approved California eligibility check; certain calibers may be out of stock, so call ahead. Bring your own clay birds or buy them on site.
Age policy: General Member's children or grandchildren under 18 are exempt from the Day Fee. No minimum age published.
Rental requirements: No rental information published.
First-timer tips: You must be a member or a member's guest to shoot; buy a membership first. Members must be present with their guests at all times while shooting. Non-shooting guests sign in at the counter. Call (661) 399-7296 for questions.
Hours
Monday: 7am - 4pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 7am - 4pm
Saturday: 7am - 4pm
Sunday: 7am - 4pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Friday through Monday, 7am - 4pm. Closed Tuesday through Thursday, and on Easter and Christmas.
Where is 5 Dogs Range?
20238 Woody Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Phone (661) 399-7296.
Can I shoot without a membership?
No. You must be a member or the guest of a member. There is no day pass for non-members.
How much does it cost to shoot?
The Conditional Membership is $25 per year plus a $15 Day Fee per visit. The General Membership is $225 per year and waives Day Fees for the member and covered family and out-of-town guests.
Who is covered by the General Membership?
The member, their significant other (also a full member), children or grandchildren under 18, and out-of-town guests living more than 100 miles away. Local guests pay the $15 Day Fee.
Can I bring guests?
Yes, members may bring any number of guests but must be present at all times while the guests shoot. Non-shooting guests visit free if they sign in at the counter.
What ranges are available?
High-powered rifle (paper 25-100 yards, steel 185-550 yards), pistol (paper at 15 and 25 yards, steel 8-135 yards), .22 rimfire (steel 25-165 yards), and a 20-station sporting clay trail.
Does the range offer classes?
The range itself does not provide training, but independent instructors teach basic firearm courses, CCW, hunter safety and more on site. Contact trainers directly for pricing and scheduling.
Can I buy ammunition and targets?
Yes. Pistol calibers, .223 Rem and 12/20 gauge birdshot are sold with an approved California eligibility check; availability varies, so call ahead. Paper targets are 25¢-$1 and 135 clays are $25.
Can I host a fundraiser or group event?
Yes. Events on the sporting clay trail start at $45 per shooter for groups of 40-300, including trail reservation, score keeping, tables, chairs and RSO supervision. Private ranges can also be reserved.
Are food and drinks available?
Snacks ($2), soft drinks ($2, water $1) and free fresh coffee are offered.
Are there clubs at the range?
Yes: 5 Dogs Action Shooters, 5 Dogs Creek and Kern Shooting Sports use some ranges; you must join the club to shoot those ranges, but spectators are welcome on event days.