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Hunting Stores in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield has 24 independent hunting and gun stores, including 1 pawn-and-gun shop worth checking for used deals — no big-box chains listed, just the local counters. California hunting runs from blacktail in coastal timber to valley quail and band-tailed pigeon, with some of the strictest firearm purchase rules in the country — a good local dealer earns their keep here.

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Bakersfield Hunting Stores — Frequently Asked

How many gun and hunting stores are in Bakersfield, CA?

Our directory lists 24 independent hunting and gun stores in Bakersfield — about 3% of the 707 independent stores in California. The list comes from May 2026 federal firearms licensing records, with national chains and home-based license holders removed.

Do any Bakersfield shops sell used hunting gear?

1 of the Bakersfield stores listed here are licensed pawn-and-gun shops, which typically carry used firearms and gear, and many independent dealers also take trade-ins or run consignment racks. Call ahead — used inventory turns over fast.

What's the best way to save on hunting gear in Bakersfield?

Local shops earn their margin on service — sight-ins, bow tunes, honest advice. For the soft goods (camo systems, packs, boots, optics), buying used is the biggest lever: premium brands routinely go for 40–60% off retail on Second Nature, shipped anywhere in California.

Source: ATF Federal Firearms Licensee listing, May 2026, filtered to independent storefront retailers. Own one of these shops and want your listing updated or removed? Contact us.