Best weapon for Concealed Carry advise

Some states really suck, they do not want you to have a gun, for protection.
I had a concealed carry in my former state of NY, what a hassle (a may issue state). Every single gun I owned, and serial number, was emblazoned on the back of the permit card, six per card. Not to mention the media printed a list of all the area residents who owned guns, (freedom of information). Ha!
Now, Im in the great state of NC, (a shall issue state), one permit issued...a license to carry a GUN, concealed.
End of story.
NY in my rear view mirror, Forever!