Kern County Gun Club is a shotgun sports facility at 12450 Shotgun Rd in Bakersfield, California. It offers Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand and Sporting Clays for both serious and novice shotgun shooters, and operates as a membership club.
The course includes a 20-station Sporting Clays course. Only 7½, 8 and 9 shot is allowed on the course, and no more than two shells may be loaded at a time. Lane counts and target distances are not published.
Ammunition is sold at the clubhouse in 12, 20, 28 and 410 gauge, in 7.5, 8 and 9 shot sizes. Options include standard ammunition (typically Remington Gun Club), premium ammunition (typically Winchester AA), and redrop and reclaim shot. Prices include sales tax and depend on inventory. California ammunition purchases require a state background eligibility check.
The club hosts fundraisers, registered shoots, team building events (instructors optional), member shoots across Sporting Clays, Skeet, Trap, 5-Stand and Super Sporting, birthdays, and private groups. An annual fall sporting clays shoot is held on a 20-station course, with a $100 entry fee, $500 per team of 5, and station sponsorships at $250 each. The club lists two instructors, Steve Torris and Tom John, and is run by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Annual membership is $200 per year. The club is open Wednesday and Fridays through Sundays, with a calendar on its website for scheduled sessions.
At a glance
Range type: Outdoor, Shotgun, Training / Classes
Distances: Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand and a 20-station Sporting Clays course (lane counts and distances not published).
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Memberships available · Beginner friendly · Private lane / facility rental · Hosts competitions
Services, training & programs
Trap
Skeet
5-Stand
Sporting Clays (20-station course)
Super Sporting
Annual membership ($200/year)
Shotgun ammunition sales: 12, 20, 28 and 410 gauge
Standard ammunition (typically Remington Gun Club)
Premium ammunition (typically Winchester AA)
Redrop shot sales
Reclaim shot sales
Annual fall sporting clays shoot (entry $100, $500 per 5)
Station sponsorships ($250 each)
Fundraiser events
Registered shoots
Team building events (instructors optional)
Club member shoots
Birthday events
Private group events
Club instructors (Steve Torris, Tom John)
Amenities
Ammo Sales
Targets
Viewing Area
Pricing at Kern County Gun Club
Range fees & day rates
Annual fall sporting clays shoot entry: $100 — 20-station Sporting Clays course; $500 per team of 5. Date TBA Fall 2025.
Station sponsorship: $250 — Per station, for the annual fall shoot.
Memberships
Kern County Membership: $200 — $200 per year. Membership waiver must be signed; members/guests must be 18 or older to sign. Sign-up is through the website waiver page.
Membership in the club
Membership discount
Hours are subject to change due to weather. Summer/winter hours are 7am-5pm on Wednesday and Friday through Sunday. Ammunition prices and inventory are subject to change and include sales tax.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Shotgun, ear and eye protection, and ID for ammunition purchase (REAL ID or Certificate of Eligibility, or birth certificate/passport with proof of residence).
Ammo policy: Only 7½, 8 and 9 shot is allowed on the course. No more than 2 shells loaded at a time. Ammunition is sold on site in 12, 20, 28 and 410 gauge, subject to inventory. California requires a background eligibility check for ammunition purchases; bring a REAL ID driver's license or Certificate of Eligibility, or a birth certificate or passport plus proof of residence.
Age policy: The club liability waiver states the signer is 18 or older. No other age policy is published.
Dress code: Ear and eye protection required at all times while in the station. No alcohol on the course.
First-timer tips: Sign the liability waiver (downloadable on the website) before joining. Load only after stepping into the shooting window, clear the gun and open the breech/barrel when finished, and wait to retrieve empty hulls until all shooting at the station is complete. Pick up your hulls. Beware of wildlife. Check the events calendar and hours before visiting, as hours can change with weather.
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 8am - 5pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: 8am - 5pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8am-5pm; closed Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Summer/winter hours are 7am-5pm on the open days. Hours may change due to weather.
Where is Kern County Gun Club?
12450 Shotgun Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311. The mailing address is PO Box 21570, Bakersfield, CA 93390.
What shooting disciplines are offered?
Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand and Sporting Clays, including a 20-station Sporting Clays course.
How much does membership cost?
Annual membership is $200 per year, and includes a membership discount.
How do I join?
Use the sign-up page on the website to download and submit the liability waiver. Call (661) 820-2332 or email admin@kerncountygunclub.com with questions.
What ammunition is allowed?
Only 7½, 8 and 9 shot is allowed on the course, and no more than 2 shells may be loaded at a time.
Can I buy ammunition on site?
Yes. The club sells 12, 20, 28 and 410 gauge ammunition in 7.5, 8 and 9 shot, including standard, premium, redrop and reclaim shot, depending on inventory. Prices include sales tax.
What do I need to buy ammunition?
California requires a background eligibility check. A Certificate of Eligibility or REAL ID driver's license makes it quick; otherwise bring a birth certificate or passport and proof of residence.
Is eye and ear protection required?
Yes, ear and eye protection is required at all times while in the station.
Is alcohol allowed?
No, alcohol is not allowed on the course.
What events does the club host?
Fundraisers, registered shoots, team building events, club member shoots, birthdays and private groups. An annual fall sporting clays shoot has a $100 entry fee, or $500 per 5.
Is there a minimum age?
No minimum age is published. The club waiver says the signer is 18 or older.
Does the club offer instruction?
The club lists two instructors, Steve Torris and Tom John. Class offerings and prices are not published.
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