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Considering that California is one of our most populated states in this union, I find it to be a tough nut to crack when it comes to why many of those people allow themselves to be trod over so much by everything "we" see as serious infringements upon ourselves...

I for one, was stationed there for a few years, and before I realized I was seriously infringed upon, I moved back to Texas...I didn't have time (like I do now) while I was there to sit down and think about stuff like that...I had other distractions ...

I like California, and it has lots of potential to be a great place to live...But considering the high cost of living (all across the state), the restrictions that really effect your every waking moment...Its not perfect...Niether is where most of us are now...

So if you have to go, I'd make the effort to make the best of it, get involved with people of like mind, and if your only there for a relatively short time, I think every little bit of that time and effort can help...

There are worse places than California...

The closest analogy I can come up with to describe your predicament...

"You're going to be on bread and water for a couple of years..."

I think PDO's database would help you a bit...Its not impossible to get a permit I hear...But it depends on where, and who you go to...

I believe I recall that you have to provide a statement of "need", all of your guns are registered for quick collection, and that there is a state version of the AWB, and you cannot possess a magazine that holds more than 10 rounds...

But if you want a home defense system, while you wait to get your California CCW permit, I'd go with a nice pump action shotgun...

Keep a few 10 round magazines handy for your favorite handgun that you'd want to carry when and if you get that permit...

No guarantees, but at least you'll be ok in your own home...

But this is to the best of my recollection, and what I believe I have read from other sourses, and other peoples experiences in that state...Some information may have changed...Its been a while since I ventured into that states' system...

Good luck, hurry back...