[JBWilkins]

Originally Posted by MXTitan

..... Also, for those of you in California - what permits/certificates to I have to get to legally purchase and own a 'concealable' firearm?

Since I didn't see anyone answering this part of you question thought I'd give you a hand.....

http://www.packing.org

Has information on every state....you do have to agree to a disclamer holding them harmless.....but it should get you started.... and a quote from there site...

".....The decision (to issue a permit) is made by appointed city law enforcement or elected county law enforcement. Cities generally defer the decision to the County Sheriff; therefore, the chance of issuance varies from county to county, and from elected Sheriff to elected Sheriff...."