Thanks for all sugestions and coments!

I spent yesterday afternoon in the range (introdutory pistol shooting course), shoting with a .380 pistol. It was much more dificult to shoot acurately at 15 yards than I thougth, but I think I did well in close range. I realy enjoyed the multiple target and magazine changing drills.

But I think I'm going to stay with the shotgun and revolver combination, due to simplicity and versatility with ammunition.

The limitations to firearms aquisition in Brazil is "per person", but it will be very hard to convince my wife to by any firearm.

There is a way around the limitations if I ask for a special permit (lots of paperwork and expensive) as a hunter or sport shooter, but I don't have the intention to seek that permit, at least for now.

Best regards,

Fabio