Is it better to live in the US or in Europe?

[Failzero]

What percentage of the state of CA has CCW? Interestingly, ID is required to purchase ammo in both states. Sure glad that isn't the case in Idaho.

The ID / BGC requirement is on a Judges hold in Ca . We can buy ammo again without a BGC

 

[Failzero]

or OR

I’m all for Trumps idea of Carry Permit Reciprocation Nationally ( So my California Permit works in Hawaii and New Jersey

 

[Concerned American]

Best Fly Fishing in the Country ( McCloud River / Upper Sac ) and best Bear Hunting ( without Dogs) Trinity Alps , best Boating Lakes ( Shasta Lake ) ( Whiskeytown Lake / Trinity Lake)

Please keep up. I believe all of those are north of Red Bluff and not in the area of CA that I outlined. As for the best fly fishing in the country, seems you need to travel more which is the topic of the OP. CA isn't mentioned.
Some of the best fly fishing in the USA can be found in Montana, particularly on rivers like the Madison, Gallatin, and Yellowstone, which offer excellent trout fishing experiences. Other top destinations include the Snake River in Wyoming, the Florida Keys for saltwater fishing, and Oregon's Deschutes River for steelhead and wild trout. flyfishingbozeman.com

 

[Concerned American]

I’m all for Trumps idea of Carry Permit Reciprocation Nationally ( So my California Permit works in Hawaii and New Jersey

And mine, issued by WA would be valid in CA.

 

[Failzero]

Please keep up. I believe all of those are north of Red Bluff and not in the area of CA that I outlined. As for the best fly fishing in the country, seems you need to travel more which is the topic of the OP. CA isn't mentioned.
Some of the best fly fishing in the USA can be found in Montana, particularly on rivers like the Madison, Gallatin, and Yellowstone, which offer excellent trout fishing experiences. Other top destinations include the Snake River in Wyoming, the Florida Keys for saltwater fishing, and Oregon's Deschutes River for steelhead and wild trout. flyfishingbozeman.com

The McCloud River is the Wrigley Field of Fly Fishing with Folks coming from Japan & Germany and other Countries to fish it

 

[Captain Caveman]

Not surprising for a continent that is roughly half the size of the US. My point was that each one of these smaller countries embraces their own unique culture--that extreme diversity doesn't exist in the US in the numbers that it does in Europe. You can travel from ME to CA and see small regional changes but nothing like the change that you would see going from Denmark to Italy or Greece or even from Scotland to the Czech Republic.

Yup. I live in Southern Scotland. I can and have driven down to the Euro Tunnel, drive around a few countries, and experience many cultures, history, and architecture in a week or two.

 

[Failzero]

Yup. I live in Southern Scotland. I can and have driven down to the Euro Tunnel, drive around a few countries, and experience many cultures, history, and architecture in a week or two.

Would you fear for your vehicle gettin Scorched if it were parked in Paris overnight

 

[Concerned American]

The ID / BGC requirement is on a Judges hold in Ca . We can buy ammo again without a BGC

You still have to produce identification--Real ID, same as TX and WA.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Would you fear for your vehicle gettin Scorched if it were parked in Paris overnight

The last time I drove 1,000 miles around France, came back and noticed my car's MOT ran out 6 months prior. If I drove to Paris, just like London, I would steer clear by parking outside the area and get the train/metro in.

 

[Concerned American]

The McCloud River is the Wrigley Field of Fly Fishing with Folks coming from Japan & Germany and other Countries to fish it

It is the convenient destination that doesn't take weeks to get to from those places.

 

[Concerned American]

Yup. I live in Southern Scotland. I can and have driven down to the Euro Tunnel, drive around a few countries, and experience many cultures, history, and architecture in a week or two.

Interesting, I've ridden the train from London to Brussels, but I didn't know you could load your car on it and ride through in your car. Convenient.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Interesting, I've ridden the train from London to Brussels, but I didn't know you could load your car on it and ride through in your car. Convenient.

Yeah, just drive on. Either sit in your vehicle or wander about.

 

[westwall]

Nor Texas

Texas honors mine

 

[Failzero]

Texas honors mine

Utah or Florida ?

 

[westwall]

Utah or Florida ?

Nevada

 

[Failzero]

Texas honors mine

Does New Jersey or New York or Connecticut ???

 

[westwall]

Does New Jersey or New York or Connecticut ???

No. The east coast is devoid of common sense.

 

[Nobody911]

Better or not? Why don't you go and talk to those American billionaires? Are they still happy about those European properties? lol.

Concise, sourced list — American billionaires with reported European lodgings (France, UK, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Monaco)

- Jeff Bezos — France (reported châteaux/Riviera purchases), Spain (Ibiza/other holiday purchases). Sources: Business Insider (2025), Yahoo/finance (2025).
- Business Insider - Latest News in Tech, Markets, Economy & Innovation (Aug 2025)
- https://finance.yahoo.com (Aug 2025)

- Bill Gates — France/UK (reported holiday/country estates and rural properties). Sources: Forbes (profile/history), LoveProperty (2025).
- Forbes (billionaires/profiles)
- lovePROPERTY | Property Inspiration, Tips & Deals (2025)

- Larry Ellison — Italy (Lake Como/Italian villas reported), France/UK (Côte d'Azur/London holdings reported). Sources: Robb Report (2025), Business Insider (2025).
- Robb Report (Jul 2025)
- Business Insider - Latest News in Tech, Markets, Economy & Innovation (2025)

- Elon Musk — UK/France (reported property interests/short‑term holdings; varies). Sources: press coverage 2023–2025 (news indexes).
- Multiple UK/France press reports (2023–2025)

- Mark Zuckerberg — France (Côte d'Azur/holiday property reports), UK (reported visits/holdings). Sources: LoveProperty (2025), Wired (reporting on broader holdings).
- lovePROPERTY | Property Inspiration, Tips & Deals (2025)
- Wired reporting (2023–2024)

- Michael Bloomberg — UK (London townhouse/riverfront residence). Sources: Forbes / ForbesLife (profile pieces) and press (2019–2025).
- Forbes

- George Soros — UK/France (London townhouse, château reports historically). Sources: press profiles and property reports (multiple outlets).

- Stephen Ross — UK (Mayfair/London investments reported). Sources: property press / news coverage (2024–2025).

- Ronald Perelman — France (reported château / French holdings in press). Sources: news/property articles (historical reporting).

- Laurene Powell Jobs — France/UK (reported European property holdings). Sources: press profiles (2023–2025).

- John Paulson — UK (London property purchases reported). Sources: financial press/property news.

- Len Blavatnik — UK (London estates, high‑value London holdings). Sources: press coverage/Forbes profiles.

Notes:

- Many reports use intermediaries, trusts or corporate vehicles; ownership details often obscured.

sources:

1. Forbes 2025 Billionaires List - The Richest People In The World Ranked
2. 12 Billionaire Vacation Homes
3. Mark Zuckerberg and other billionaires have angered neighbors by building compounds. But it makes them richer, too.
4. Did an American tech billionaire splash out $173M for a 40-bedroom mansion in London?
5. Inside Larry Ellison’s Nearly $2 Billion Property Portfolio
6. Who’s Still Buying Luxury Real Estate in 2025? A New Generation Emerges - L'Agence Américaine | Luxury Real Estate in France for US Buyers