Is there any state where it is legal to buy an automatic weapon?

Answer 1

Assuming you mean an fully automatic gun, yes. In fact, contrary to popular belief, it is legal in MOST states, but not all. There are 8 or 10 states where you cannot do it at all. You have to go through a class III dealer, fill out and submit some paperwork, pay a $200 tax fee, and wait for an approval from the ATF. If approved, you then can go back and pick up your gun. It takes a while, usually at least several months. Also, as noted in many of the Related Questions, you cannot buy a newly-made weapon - only those made domestically prior to 1986, or imported prior to 1968 can be purchased.

DE, HI, IL, KS, NY, RI, WA do not allow.