Welcome to Public Safety Institute’s Approved Kern County CCW firearms permit course!

What Do You Get?

Includes:

Kern County CCW Certificate of Completion
Fulfillment of the Training Requirements for a CCW Permit
Up to 6 handguns documented on your CCW Permit

When & Where:

Location:

4300 Easton Drive, Ste 22, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Dates:

📆Day 1 Friday July 31st: (Classroom Portion)

⏰8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

📍Public Safety Institute: 4300 Easton Drive, Ste 22, Bakersfield, CA 93309

📆Day 2 Saturday August 1st: (Gun Range/Qualification Day)

⏰7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

📍5 Dogs Range: 20238 Woody Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Your Personal Handgun you will Conceal Carry.

The Firearm MUST BE REGISTERED TO YOU!
MUST BRING your registered firearm(s) to class.
Maximum 6 guns only. MUST BRING ALL GUNS DAY 1 that you want on your CCW permit.
(NO AMMUNITION IN CLASS, UNLOADED MAGAZINES)
All Magazines per handgun
Inside the Waistband or Outside the Waistband Holster for your Handguns
Magazine holder
250 rounds of ammunition
Eye and Ear Protection
Open Front (Shirt with buttons/zipper on front, or similar set up) AND Closed front Concealed carry garment)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this CCW Course approved?

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

What do I get after the CCW Course?

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

How many handguns can I have on my CCW permit?

Kern County authorizes up to 6 handguns on your permit. The course fee includes three (3) handgun on your permit. Bring 250 rounds for training and qualification.

Where is the classroom portion taking place at?

Day 1 is classroom portion at our office PUBLIC SAFETY INSTITUTE 3200 Eaton Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309

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

Day 2 is the Live-Fire Range Shooting portion at:

5 Dogs Range:20238 Woody Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308

NOTE: Times and Location might change for range (due to weather, maintenance of range and other factors), you will be advised what time range will be on day 2 if any changes occur.

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 re-schedule for another available class once for for free. Additional rescheduling will incur a $25 administrative fee.

37 States CCW Permit (AZ)?

You can also obtain the Arizona (CCW) permit via our approved course! AZ CCW permit is reciprocal to 36 states.

Range fees:

On day 2, we will be going to the firing range, the cost is about $25 - paid at the range.

Kern County Initial CCW