[rsNINESOOPER]

Long story short- I have been burglarized twice in three months and home invasion robberies have escalated near my area. Not to mention that the police department generated a pre recorded message that I received on my answering machine stating that fact and to essentially be on high alert for suspicious characters when coming and going from my house.

Welcome to Oakland! I have always maintained the position of not owning a gun unless one actually needs a gun and felt it just isn't necessary but after the second burglary it might be time. After the first burglary I installed an alarm which monitors the upstairs. However, since there is no inside access between the two I did not have the basement alarmed, my bad. So with everything buttoned up so to speak I need to look into getting everything "plugged up"

A further note: I have been to the range and have had gun experiences since I was 10 yrs old, gun safety that is, and understand that it is a serious decision Im making in regards to the responsibility of owning a gun

With that said:
My gun owner friends have suggested the Barretta 9mm reg size and the H&K .40 cal- I would appreciate any input from people who are knowledgeable gun owners who can suggest a quality gun that I will be purchasing to both protect my home and take camping on occasion.

Im in California by the way