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California (/ˌkælᵻˈfɔːrnjə/ KAL-ə-FORN-yə, /ˌkælᵻˈfɔːrniə/ KAL-ə-FAWR-nee-ə) is the most populous state in the United States as well as the third most extensive by area. Los Angeles, in Southern California, is the state's most populous city and the country's second largest after New York City. California also includes the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and the largest county by area, San Bernardino County. Geographically located in the western part of the United States, California is bordered by the other U.S. states of Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, and Arizona to the southeast. California shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California to the south and the Pacific Ocean is on the state's western coastline. The state capital is Sacramento, which is located in the northern part of the state.
What is now California was first settled by various Native American tribes before being explored by a number of European expeditions during the 16th and 17th centuries. It was then claimed by the Spanish Empire as part of Alta California in the larger territory of New Spain. Alta California became a part of Mexico in 1821 following its successful war for independence, but was ceded to the United States in 1848 after the Mexican–American War. The western portion of Alta California was organized as the State of California, which was admitted as the 31st state on September 9, 1850. The California Gold Rush starting in 1848 led to dramatic social and demographic changes, with large-scale immigration from the east and abroad with an accompanying economic boom.
California's diverse geography ranges from the Sierra Nevada in the east to the Pacific Coast in the west, from the redwood–Douglas fir forests of the northwest, to the Mojave Desert areas in the southeast. The center of the state is dominated by the Central Valley, a major agricultural area. California contains both the highest point (Mount Whitney) and the lowest point (Death Valley) in the contiguous United States. Earthquakes are common because of the state's location along the Pacific Ring of Fire. About 37,000 earthquakes are recorded each year, but most are too small to be felt. Drought has also become a notable feature.
California has had an enormous influence on global popular culture due to being the birthplace of the film industry, the hippie counterculture, the Internet, and the personal computer. The state's economy is centered on finance, government, real estate services, technology, and professional, scientific and technical business services; together comprising 58% of the state's economy. Three of the world's largest 20 firms by revenue, Chevron, Apple, and McKesson, are headquartered in the state. Although only 1.5% of the state's economy, California's agriculture industry has the highest output of any U.S. state. If it were a country, California would be the 6th largest economy in the world and the 35th most populous.
Perhaps they are preparing for the long-term aridification of the Southwest?
New California Law Limits How Much Water People Can Use
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California is now the first state in the nation to enact tough new water-efficiency standards. The controversial rules limit how many gallons a...
The man came one and flatly stated that if California AR-15 owners wouldn't participate in a "buy back" program they would confiscate them and charge the otherwise law-abiding owners with felony possession of an "Assault Weapon".
They're on their way, kids and this won't be pretty.
California Cities Are Free to Regulate Gun Stores Out of Existence
California Cities Are Free to Regulate Gun Stores Out of Existence
More Second Amendment setbacks in the Golden State when the Supreme Court declines to take a case about city zoning
I just ordered a pistol that comes with 2 14rd magazines. The place I ordered it from has a store in California and one in Texas. They only had my gun in stock in the Texas store, or so it said on their website. When I placed my order I was thinking to bad they didn't have one in the Cali store...
I am not sure if I missed a thread about this on here, but the 9th Circuit Court upheld California's ban on magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. Bad news for the rest of us in the West.
California’s Ban on Gun Magazines Survives Challenge
It looks like the Supremes aren't going to hear a couple challenges to California's bullplop gun laws: Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Challenge to California Gun Law
http://www.rgj.com/story/news/politics/2017/12/25/workarounds-new-california-gun-laws-already-play/980585001/
Gun owners in California will see new laws go into effect in 2018 affecting assault weapons owners and how ammunition can be purchased.
Beginning Jan. 1, Californians can no longer...
(Just a personal rant and my own opinions here.)
So watching all the recent demonstrations that have been happening over the last year I have come to realize something that I had not before. If you have kept up with the news at places like the Berkeley campus you will know what I am talking...
Hey y'all,
My name is Felix; I'm from San Diego, CA originally. I am currently active duty in the Coast Guard up here in Seattle. I work for our K-9 unit up here and before that was on our advanced interdiction team, which is where I first became interested in firearms and such.
Looking...
Hi all!
I am a current student at Oregon State University (Go Beavs), and reside in Portland for the summers. I am new to the site and wanted to introduce myself. I am a California native, raised in Bend, and went to high school in Portland. I like to think of myself as an Oregonian now...
Here are a couple of interesting articles; one on Trump's quiet changes in firearms regulations and one on the potential for the Supreme Court to hear a case about the right to carry concealed in publice places.
Apologies to the moderaters for not placing this post in the correct spot.
1. Is a 10" barrel (for an AR 15) legally transferable to someone in California (from someone in Oregon), without going through an FFL? (Hint: I am pretty sure I know the answer)
2. Is a 10" barrel allowed on an AR 15 PISTOL in California?
3. And most relevant to this scenario... Why would a...
I'm in Oregon selling a 1950's Colt Cobra revolver and have an interested California buyer.
Am I best off sending it as a private party to his FFL, or via my FFL?
Does the 'approved' handgun list matter since this is a private party sale?
What other problems can I expect?'
Thanks