I might suggest something a bit bigger in that case, but if possible, get several handguns. I often suggest that if you need to carry in a some what sub rosa capacity, that you carry something common to that part of the world.

I'll also point out that places that unlikely to like travelers often have very strict regs on bringing in things that go "bang".
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