California gets a bad rap from 2A supporters (usually for good reason). That said, if you happen to live in Cali and you’re in the market for a handgun, Guns.com has you covered. Obviously, not every handgun on the market is legal for purchase within the state of California, but there are some great California-compliant handgun choices that won’t leave your family unprotected. 
 
There’s a little something for everyone on this list, so whether you’re looking for something to conceal carry, keep at the ready for home defense, or take plinking at the range, Guns.com has what you need. 
 

What makes a handgun California compliant?

• To be legally sold within the state, the specific model must be listed on the roster of handguns certified for sale in the State of California. To be listed, manufacturers must certify that the specific model firearm complies with California’s rigorous requirements. Note: Handguns, rifles, and shotguns eligible to be sold in CA obviously have very specific and different requirements, but for the sake of this article, we’re only focused on handguns. 
   
• The gun must have a magazine capacity of 10 or less. 
   

Related: What Makes a Handgun California Compliant?
 

Without further ado, here are the best CA-compliant handguns.