“We need a federal law that bans all assault weapons, and if in fact you do need a handgun you should be subjected to at least the same restrictions — and really stronger ones — that exist for driving an automobile. The United States Congress needs to pass uniform licensing for everyone carrying a gun. Congress must do more to prevent a tragedy like the one that happened at the Empire State Building from ever happening again.” – Rudy Giuliani, March 2, 1997
I guess that worked out for him on September 11, 2001. The enemy wasn't even using assault rifles.