It took living in Oregon for college (and then some) to realize how locked down ole' Cali is. I don't know about derringers, but it is nearly impossible for me to own the gear I'd ideally want to possess. Things like magazines larger than 10 rounds.And it takes a 30 minute drive or so to go to a range I trust. It's a little meh.
I could not live in a 'locked down' state. I don't do well with being told what I can, and can't buy or do. I don't like ranges, so I always make sure I own enough acreage to shoot on my own property.
When my husband was sick, I took him to a cancer center in Zion Illinois. Talking to the locals there, I realized how lucky I was to grow up in Delaware. I will say though, the people in Zion Illinois were awesome!