I know this guy, so to say I was shocked when I saw him in the NY Times would be an understatement! Actually a decent read for the source...
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/us/owners-of-assault-weapons-dismiss-idea-of-federal-ban.html?_r=0
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/20/us/owners-of-assault-weapons-dismiss-idea-of-federal-ban.html?_r=0