Read the following passage and answer if the question is true or false.
Passage: In the United States, private ownership of a flamethrower is not restricted by federal law. Flamethrowers are legal in 48 states and restricted in California and Maryland.

Question: is it legal to own a flamethrower in california?

Is the answer True or False? Respond with only "True" or "False" and no additional text.
False
False.