Firearms by Art –

Your Local Gun Shop in Bakersfield

Firearms, Ammo, Reloading Supplies & Accessories –

Serving Kern County

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Welcome to Firearms by Art, your local gun shop in Bakersfield, California. What began as Art’s hobby of shooting and collecting firearms quickly grew into a way to help family and friends find quality guns and gear at fair prices. Today, we’re proud to extend that same passion and commitment to the entire Kern County community.

We carry an ever-changing selection of pre-owned rifles, pistols, and shotguns, along with dozens of the most popular calibers of ammo at competitive prices. Whether you’re looking for a new firearm, specialty knives, reloading supplies, or the latest gun accessories, our mission is to provide reliable products and honest service you can trust.

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Our Services

  • AMMUNITION

    You can’t beat our prices on Ammo. From inexpensive plinking ammo, highly accurate competition rounds, bulk ammo for your AR15 or SKS, or the most reliable hunting ammunition for your next big trip. We also keep plenty of shotshells on hand for clay shooting and bird hunting!

  • GEAR & ACCESSORIES

    There is a lot more we can help you with in addition to Guns and Ammo! Magazines, Holsters, Optics, Night Vision and Thermal scopes, Reloading Presses, Scales and other Equipment, Powder, Primers, and Supplies, Knives, Gun Cases, Less-Lethal Ammo, Pepper Spray, Pepper Ball guns and Tasers, Plate Carriers, Backpacks, Lights and Lasers and Much more!

    We also have a good selection of secondhand items like magazines, pouches, reloading equipment, brass and bullets, gun cases, ammo cases, optics, knives and so much more.

  • FIREARMS

    Looking for a New Firearm in Bakersfield?
    Let Firearms by Art help you find exactly what you want at the best possible price. Most orders arrive within just a couple of days, and as a federally licensed firearms dealer in Bakersfield, CA, we’ll guide you through the paperwork quickly and easily — saving you time and money.

    Pre-Owned Firearms for Sale
    Browse our ever-changing selection of pre-owned pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. Each firearm is inspected and offered at competitive prices, giving you reliable options without breaking the bank.

  • Byrna Pepper Ball Guns

    Discover Byrna Pepper Ball Guns — a powerful, non-lethal option for personal defense. Compact, reliable, and easy to use, Byrna launchers offer peace of mind without the risks of traditional firearms. Because they’re not classified as firearms, they’re accessible to a wider range of responsible owners. Learn why more Californians are choosing Byrna for safety and security.

Our Current Firearm Inventory

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How can we help?

Sell or Appraise Your Gun Collection
If you have a firearm collection that you’re ready to part with — whether it’s one piece or an entire estate — Firearms by Art provides free appraisals in Central California. We buy collections from across Bakersfield, Kern County, and surrounding areas, ensuring you get a fair price and a trusted transaction.

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What Our Clients Say

  • As a first-time gun buyer, Art made it so easy to navigate the process, figure out what I needed and how to get it. He even took me to a range and taught me how to use my new Glock.

    Will H

  • I needed a self-defense handgun for my wife when I started traveling more for work. Art had several used models to choose from and saved me a lot.

    Mike C.

  • No more traveling out of state to get good prices on Ammo!!

    Scott M.

  • I had a particular .380 model I wanted for self-defense at my Jewlery store. After checking with three gun shops in Bksf. that didn't have it, I found FBA and he was able to get one in, in just two days!

    Kelly L