California (and Hawaii) are facing a Federal court decision that has a good chance of ending its per county "may issue" concealed carry regime. In the meantime

California (and Hawaii) are facing a Federal court decision that has a good chance of ending its per county "may issue" concealed carry regime. In the meantime, it won't hurt to buy weapons and become familiar with them. They'll be available at home, and unless California gun laws are like New Jersey's and a few other states, there's probably some way to legally carry one in your car with some ammo, even if it's not easily or quickly accessible and functional. It still might do you good, although for that use case a rifle is likely to better.