This is the classic weapon of choice that criminals conceal under their coat when they knock off liquor stores, 7-11s, or McDs. Traffic cops always do a quick search of glove compartments just to make sure speeders aren't hiding one of these for the usual mischief and fireworks. [irony]
A criminal isn't going to commit a crime with a $2,000 gun (or a $400 gun) for that matter when they can get a gun for $50. A druggie with an expensive gun would hock the thing pretty soon, anyway.