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Ive never heard of an anti 2a tattoo shop, im sure they exist in CA..
unfortunately as a business most artists have to give tattoos they dont care for, find in bad taste, or just dumb. You do definely want an artist that is "into" your project.
OP, i like your tattoo idea especially if you keep it black and white with Suttle red,blue.
most likely youll have to lose some detail in your design or have to get it as large as possible..
dudes shouldn't get small tattoos anyway.
For what your doing look for somone who specializes in portrait work.
My first tattoe was a portrait of my mother on my back took about 6 hours to capture the detail. All my tattoos are black and white with the exception of the tinyiest amout of blue/white in her eyes.
hope i never go to prison.... the boys would love that.