Can a citizen -buy- any automatic weapons (rifles) in California without special licenses?

Question

or do you need to get a hundred exceptions and licenses in california to buy an automatic weapon now?

Answer 1

If it a full automatic weapon then you need a Federal Firearm License to own or buy one.  It has nothing to do with the state of Calif. it comes under the A.T.F. Office which is a Federal office and Federal Laws....

Answer 2

Not only do you need to get California approval to buy and Automatic Weapon, but you also have to pay an additional 200.00 for a Federal Tax Stamp to own an automatic weapon.