Kern County CCW Class 16-Hour Initial Course

This course is mandatory for obtaining your initial CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) License. Topics include safety, marksmanship, liabilities, stance, statistics, the path to choosing a defensive handgun and caliber combination, and much more. This course includes a written and shooting evaluation and is our basic level defensive handgun course. This is offered at least twice a month. Class time will allow for 2 Handgun to be qualified. To qualify additional handguns, please look to the CCW Handgun Qualification Class. CCW course is good for Kern and Riverside counties.

Session 1 of Kern County CCW Initial Couse is available in both in-person and Zoom formats for your convenience. 

• In-Person Option: Attend the session at Bakersfield Range, where you’ll engage in interactive discussions with the instructor .
• Zoom Option: Participate remotely from anywhere via a live Zoom session, allowing you to follow along and engage in real-time discussions. Zoom link will be emailed the night before the course.

WHAT TO BRING TO THE COURSE – (Available at your local Turner’s Outdoorsman, adjacent to the The Training Center)
1. Handgun
2. 150 Rounds of Range Approved Ammo, Per Handgun
3. Eye and Ear Protection (Electronic Style Preferred)
4. Holster (worn on a belt), either inside-the-waistband (IWB) or outside-the-waistband (OWB).
5. Magazine Carrier
6. Two or More Magazines or Speed Loader For Revolvers
7. Notebook & Pen

LOCATION: – The Training Range – 2523 Mohawk St, Bakersfield, CA 93308 Get Directions