congrats on your permit also. it was under the impression that like in the peoples republic of NY only the criminals in California were allowed to carry. i have an lcp, and a 340pd i just got for Christmas. they've been on my wife's permit and i had to transfer them to my permit. i haven't had a chance to shoot the 340 yet, but from what i've seen on you tube i'm in for a hurtin' with the full 357loads. i plan on using .38s at the range and the .357s sparingly and for carrry.