Largest supplier of hunting and outdoor sports equipment in Kern County!
Second Amendment Sports has been serving the needs of Bakersfield and Kern County for 20 years! We carry the best brands of firearms, archery, hunting, fishing, optics, clothing, and knives! We also have a training division which boasts our famous Advanced Defensive Handgun series, CCW courses, ladies self defense, karate, and much more. It doesn't stop there! We have a 25yd 8 lane indoor shooting range for you to practice and learn in a safe, climate controlled environment. Don't have a gun or shopping for a new one? Rent from our selection of 80 guns!
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
20 years
What is your primary product or service?
Firearms
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Matt Janes has been a hunter and outdoorsman his whole life. His passion for hunting and and the outdoors inspired his idea for a one-stop outdoor superstore! Customers can buy their gear, take classes to learn how to use it, practice and sight in on our ranges, get DFG licenses, and we can do gun and bow repairs/customizations.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Our clerks have training and experience in the field, so they have personal insight for helping customers. We also carry hundreds of lines, and establish new relationships with new companies all year, to make sure we are providing the best gear possible for our clients.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
3 locations: Bakersfield, CA, Palm Desert, CA, and Tucson, AZ. --and we plan to continue growing!
Provide detailed directions to your location
From Hwy 99: take 58/Rosedale Hwy exit heading WEST. In about a mile, turn left at the stoplight at Mohawk St.. Store will be on the right hand side of Mohawk.
From I-5: take 58/Rosedale Hwy exit heading EAST. Turn RIGHT on Enos Ln. Turn left back onto 58/Rosedale Hwy. In 10 miles, turn RIGHT onto Mohawk St. at the light. Store will be on right hand side of Mohawk St..
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, checks (local and no starters), Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Which areas do you service?
Bakersfield, Tehachapi, Arvin, Lamont, Frazier Park, McFarland, Delano,Taft, Lake Isabella, Shafter, California City, Kernville, Mojave, Kern County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Tulare County, Kings County, San Diego County, Tulare County... all over California.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Keith Foster, General Manager
Alex Bowman, Assistant Manager
What are your hours of operation?
Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm, closed Sundays
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Thank you for improving my hunt/job/hobby.