Well what Nutt is saying, I think needs to be posted first,is very cool to own a gun,to go the range and kill ''some time'',but is very important to know what you are getting into when you carry that with you,the class for conceal weapon is very easy to pass is a lot of info but very limited time to actualy get the whole resposability what come whit the fact of being a gun owner and have the will to use that on a human,and no matter how much training you have it will not be easy before or after that moment,I own guns ive been around them since I was child and I pray to God not to be put in situation to use them beside the sport part of shooting,and also I try to teach to my kids the responsability what comes with having a gun in the house and the danger what can come from improperly use of it.
These being said I'm sure the local serif office or private sector can help you with all the materials and clases you will ever need ,simultor clases are a close to real sitution ,and I will sugest you to try at least one if you never had the chance,I'm sure having the shotgun you had the cance to go out and pop some rounds but getting a pistol is easier to get you more in trouble because is more concealabile,and one last thing ceck the local laws ,I know for a fact that a police oficer w'ont feel comftable knowing you have a gun in posesion even after you show you ccw permit,but enough with my grandpa worries,girl be safe and get us some pics when you get'it.