New York City (NYC), often called simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2019 population of 8,336,817 distributed over about 302.6 square miles (784 km2), New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the State of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass. With almost 20 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and approximately 23 million in its combined statistical area, it is one of the world's most populous megacities. New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, significantly influencing commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, fashion, and sports. Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy.Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City is composed of five boroughs, each of which is a county of the State of New York. The five boroughs—Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island—were created when local governments were consolidated into a single city in 1898. The city and its metropolitan area constitute the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States. As many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. New York is home to more than 3.2 million residents born outside the United States, the largest foreign-born population of any city in the world as of 2016. As of 2019, the New York metropolitan area is estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product (GMP) of $2.0 trillion. If the New York metropolitan area were a sovereign state, it would have the eighth-largest economy in the world. New York is home to the highest number of billionaires of any city in the world.New York City traces its origins to a trading post founded by colonists from the Dutch Republic in 1624 on Lower Manhattan; the post was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664 and were renamed New York after King Charles II of England granted the lands to his brother, the Duke of York. The city was regained by the Dutch in July 1673 and was subsequently renamed New Orange for one year and three months; the city has been continuously named New York since November 1674. New York City was the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790, and has been the largest U.S. city since 1790. The Statue of Liberty greeted millions of immigrants as they came to the U.S. by ship in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and is a symbol of the U.S. and its ideals of liberty and peace. In the 21st century, New York has emerged as a global node of creativity, entrepreneurship, and environmental sustainability, and as a symbol of freedom and cultural diversity. In 2019, New York was voted the greatest city in the world per a survey of over 30,000 people from 48 cities worldwide, citing its cultural diversity.Many districts and landmarks in New York City are well known, including three of the world's ten most visited tourist attractions in 2013. A record 62.8 million tourists visited New York City in 2017. Times Square is the brightly illuminated hub of the Broadway Theater District, one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections, and a major center of the world's entertainment industry. Many of the city's landmarks, skyscrapers, and parks are known around the world. Manhattan's real estate market is among the most expensive in the world. Providing continuous 24/7 service and contributing to the nickname The City that Never Sleeps, the New York City Subway is the largest single-operator rapid transit system worldwide, with 472 rail stations. The city has over 120 colleges and universities, including Columbia University, New York University, Rockefeller University, and the City University of New York system, which is the largest urban public university system in the United States. Anchored by Wall Street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York City has been called both the world's leading financial center and the most financially powerful city in the world, and is home to the world's two largest stock exchanges by total market capitalization, the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.

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    Taurus Spectrum using CCI Blazer & high standard single shot new front site 25 yards

    looks like the fix is in with the primer strikes
  2. O

    New backpack for gear

    I'm a huge fan of Kore belts already as many might have seen my posts on their belts. I ordered their Urban CC pack/backpack from them now. I have tried several backpacks in the past- peak design was my top pick for the past 2 years. I wear knack sometimes too when I travel. So went ahead and...
  3. S

    New Eddiestone 30-06 Bright Camo Edition at 550 yards takesout target 1st shot

    well i frang it with a 178 amax
  4. A

    New to the forum

    Recently came across this forum online just randomly searching firearms related topics and figured I'd join. Like reading some topics you can't really see a lot of other places with all the BS going on. Myself and the wife both carry and more recently she's been getting the itch to add more...
  5. E

    Greetings from a new member in Alamogordo NM

    Greetings all! Never these forums existed until now. Looking forward to learning from this group and getting as much as I can out of it. Cheers!
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    canik 9mm and new camo rough rider 22lr S&W 40 cal out to 105 yards

    ok the stick help a lot more for the canik and S&w i see
  7. ynotAZ

    National  ATF just posted their new Arm Brace rule.

    Here is a link to 98 pages of garbage: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-01-31/pdf/2023-01001.pdf
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    New member Remington 1858 parts

    Hi new member here just say hi I’ll be listing some cool Winchesters And possibly colts Winchester model 348 Winchester 30-30 Colt SAA Also looking for some orig parts For a Remington 1858 Thanks
  9. LizardRockArms

    New Glock 47 MOS

    Picked up a new Glock 47 at Diamondback Shooting (Tucson, AZ) before the end of 2022 through the Blue Label program. I was really surprised they had, and were selling, these models. Everything I had heard is that they would not be available until after Shot Show 2023. I will most likely switch...
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    Old shooter w/ New gun

    Hi Where the devil have you been? 20 yr Veteran living in las vegas since 1971. Just found you. Luv my dog and guns more than anything else unless my last purchase which is an 1886 40-65. Thax for letting me join. chuck
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    New AZ resident, just escaped from Oregon

    Hello all Just moved to Sun City West from the Portland, OR area. Glad to find this forum as I was a regular on Northwest Firearms forum. Will be looking to learn where to shoot here. .. as I left my behind fav club: TriCounty gun range in Sherwood. 👍
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    New setup coming together

    Liking this coming togther!
  13. They-Live

    New to the forum from Show Low

    I will have some older and collectible firearms for sale.
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    Mowery .50 Caliber Black Powder

    Bi Centenial Model .50 .In great Shape.Have new main spring also.Looking for a value?Any help.
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    New to the forum, from Cochise County, Arizona

    Greetings. New to the forum - been living in Arizona for about two years now. The strong 2nd Amendment culture here was a big reason my wife and I chose Arizona, and we've been learning and enjoying it ...
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    Hello from Marana Az new to forum

    Just found this site.
  17. fistofmeat

    Not new to guns but new to this forum

    Searched for this website as it seems difficult to find groups in the area to just interact with "locals". Mostly interested in Arizona, but wouldn't mind connecting with others nearby as I get back into guns and shooting. Life got in the way of the hobby but now that things are settling and...
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    Moving to White Mountain Lakes, AZ

    Hi there. I'm going to be living on 40 acres in the Arizona mountains, which means LOTS of shooting, which means I had to sign up for this site and get acquainted with the community. I love old school guns like 1911, revolvers, hammer fired pistols like CZs, and my baby is my M1A. I can't wait...
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    New from PNW to TX now AZ

    rawkexpress longtime NorthWestFirearms member
  20. Belevolk

    My new battery generator for your consideration

    Had a power outage for 4 hours and it was cooler in Tuscon outside than inside with out the AC. Not a breath of air, so I soaked in my own juices until the power came back on. I used to own a car jumper, air compressor and inverter until the charging system took a dump. I am not a fan of lead...
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