Originally Posted By: dweste
At this point, I am thinking of a handgun for close quarters self-defense for home and for bug out / survival preparednes. I have not yet checked, but I probably will not meet California's concealed weapon permit requirements.

I have not yet explored recreational or other potential uses in California.



These sound like contradictory roles. A handgun is a close quarters weapon. You won't be able to hit much outside indoor range. What do you mean by 'bug out/survival preparedeness'? I'd want a long arm for shooting my way out of a riot.
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