What constitutes “illegal possession” in this festering bunghole of a city — simple ownership? Is private ownership of a gun illegal here? How does that square with the Second Amendment?
Possession without a permit to purchase/firearm purchaser ID is illegal. If your nose is not clean you can't get one. If your nose is clean but your local cops don't like you your paperwork could get "lost".
Don't even think about a carry permit unless you are politically connected or in law enforcement. You have to prove NEED, and there's never enough proof.
Bottom line, the only way to be reasonably safe is to NOT be a law-abiding citizen!