Wow San Diego! That's tough. I was out at North Island a couple times and was amazed at how nice the weather was there.
Your first problem is the overcrowding in that area. There's really no getting around that. I'd advise that you move somewhere a little out of town, but that may or may not be a possibility considering the size of that metro area, job location, fuel availability, etc.
Second, and I believe that this is the single most important measure you can take in regards to survivability, is GET IN SHAPE! A great way to do this is start a martial art. Most Karate etc is fine, it'll get you in shape and you'll be somewhat prepared for a scrap. If you really want to get in shape and learn a martial skill that will most definately help you in a fight, go take Krav Maga. It's an Israeli fighting training regimen that is simply about neutralizing a threat. You would be challenged from the beginning, but the skills you'd receive would be invaluable if you actually got into a fight. This is the training that I take with a smattering of MMA. There isn't all the hubbub of arts and whatnot, it's about fighting and ending an attacker's actions, period, and it works.
But most importantly is the need for you to get in shape regardless of how old or disabled you are. Fat people are only able to live amongst us because the conveince of modern lifestyles allow them to. This isn't anything against overweight people either, it's a fact. In a bad situation the out of shape guy/girl is far more likely to succomb to not only hardship, but illness than the guy/girl that kept themselves in good shape. I'm in pretty good shape, I'm 6'1" 195 to 200 can run two miles in sixteen minutes without stopping, 72 pushups in a minute, sixty three situps in a minute, and can bench 210 lbs. Who's going to survive hardship? Me or the guy that is forty puonds overweight, eats McDonalds every night, and sits on the couch eight hours a day after his desk job?
As far as shooting, Kalifornistan is a difficult place to do so. Providing you've adhered to all the laws and rules regarding guns there, I'm sure there are shooting ranges that can teach you safe and proper handling of your weapon. Defensive shooting is also a martial skill can be taught by a myriad of teachers. A Google search pulled up not only the link you provided, but several others as well. My advise is to go to that school in your link and give them a try.
I don't know what your financial situation is, nor do I know how experienced at firearms you are, but I would at the very least take the Defensive Handgun course. You'll probably learn quite a lot. Hopefully they'd teach you simple weapon retention, defensive shooting fundamentals, including shoot/no shoot situations, marksmanship, and proper use of force.
Defensive Shotgun, and the Cali CCW along with the Multi state CCW courses could be taken as well, with an emphasis on Shotgun. Most people have absolutely no idea the utility and limitations of a shotgun. Many believe that you just get the muzzle in the general direction of your target and pull the trigger to get hits. That is 100% incorrect. The other two shooting courses would refine your knowledge and give you some experience in laws both in your home state and abroad.
How's that?
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