Fellow Daynoter Dave Markowitz has a nice essay on the Assault Weapons Ban or go to this site here if you want more information.
Personally, I don't think taking away the freedom to own whichever firearm I want has made the world one bit safer so I don't care if this sunsets. In fact, I wouldn't loose any sleep if the Patriot Act also left the building.
I've also finally gotten around to remembering that Dr. Keyboard has put up a passel of posts for your dining enjoyment.