While possession of large-capacity magazines (LCMs) is illegal in California, there are numerous ways around this regulation. The most common method is to purchase an LCM outside of the state and then have it shipped to a private residence in California. Numerous online retailers sell LCMs, and many of them will ship to California addresses. Another way to obtain an LCM is to find someone who owns one legally and then buy it from them directly. Finally, Californians can also 3D print their own LCMs if they have access to the necessary equipment. While possessing an LCM is technically illegal, the penalties for doing so are relatively minor compared to other firearms offenses. Therefore, many people choose to risk possession of an LCM to have access to a larger ammunition capacity.