What Do You Get?

✔ Multi-County CCW Renewal Certificate of Completion
Approved for Kern County, Los Angeles, & Riverside County

✔ Completed Range Qualification Sheet
Ready to submit with your CCW renewal application

✔ Full CCW Renewal Training Compliance
Meets all requirements for your CCW Renewal Permit

✔ One-Day Class + Same-Day Range Qualification
Fast, efficient, and streamlined

✔ FREE Multi-State CCW Certificate ($100–$200 Value)
Added value at no extra cost- others charge you, we don't

✔ No Extra Fees for Additional Firearms
(Other providers charge up to $100 per firearm)

When & Where:

Location:

5 Dogs Range

20238 Woody Rd

Bakersfield, CA 93308

📆 One Day Renewal (Classroom & Range)

⏰ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Classroom Portion at Office and Range portion at 5 Dogs Range)

📍 Meet at RANGE: 5 Dogs Range: 20238 Woody Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Classroom after range (All Done in 1 Day): 4300 Easton Dr #22, Bakersfield CA 93309

Course Structure

This is an 8-hour course including Classroom & Range Qualification:

Lesson 1: California DOJ Firearms Safety:

Lesson 2: California Prohibited Locations for Firearms:

Lesson 3: California Laws & Regulations

Lesson 4: Use of Force / Self Defense / Deadly Force:

Lesson 5: Mental Health and Mental Health Resources

Lesson 6: Dry-Fire / Unholstering drills from Concealment: 3

Lesson 7: Final Exam

Includes Live Fire Range Qualification

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Your Personal Handgun you will Conceal Carry.

The Firearm MUST BE REGISTERED TO YOU!
MUST BRING your registered firearm(s) to class.
MUST BRING ALL GUNS DAY 1 that you want on your CCW permit.
(NO AMMUNITION IN CLASS, UNLOADED MAGAZINES)
Inside or Outside the Waistband Holster
3 Magazines per handgun
250 rounds for your practice and qualification
Eye and Ear Protection

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this RENEWAL CCW Course approved?

Yes! Public Safety Institute is a Kern County Sheriff Department Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) APPROVED Training Provider! NOTE:

2. What do I get after the CCW Course?

You will receive the REQUIRED official RENEWAL Certificate of Completion and a Kern County Shooting Standards Form documenting your RENEWAL CCW training that you must turn in during your RENEWAL CCW permit application process.

3. What are the Requirements?

Be 21 years of age. NO Felonies - NO Domestic Violence Convictions - NO Current Restraining Orders - Minimum U.S Resident - NOT be prohibited from buying a handgun.

4. What Materials or Equipment do I need?

Bring your government issued ID or Driver's License. Note Taking gear (note pad, pen, pencil). Must bring YOUR OWN registered handgun. You can bring up to 6 handguns for your permit. Bring total of 250 rounds for live fire qualification. Bring eye and ear protection if you have it. Bring an Inside The Waiste (IWB) or Outside The Waiste (OWB) Concealed holster for each handgun you are brining. Bring 3 magazines per handgun with minimum a Double Magazine pouch. Bring OPEN FRONT and CLOSED FRONT concealed carry garment(s).

5. What is the Dress Code?

CLOSED Toes shoes, NO SANDALS, CROCKS or similar shoes! NO SHORTS. Wear long pants, comfortable shirt, MUST BRING A CONCEALED CARRY GARMENT such as button up shirt AND T-Shirt.

6. How many handguns can I have on my CCW permit?

Kern County allows up to 6. There is NO Additional cost to have three calibers on your permit.

7. Do I have to be Pre-Approved prior to attending the CCW course?

It is highly recommended that are you pre-approved because of the long processing times. However, you can still attend and get the Certificate of Completion as required and if the application process takes longer than 1 year you will have to take the CCW course again.

8. Where is the Live-Fire Range portion taking place at?

5 Dogs Range, See above for location.

9. Refunds & Cancellation Policies?

All of our classes/packages, and courses are final, no cancellations allowed, and no refunds issued once enrolled in any course(s), class(es), or any of our training programs. If you miss your scheduled class, you can always re-schedule for the next available class or transfer the course to another person.

10. Range fees:

The cost is about $25 paid at the range.

Kern County CCW Renewal - KCSO Approved Training Course