Interesting that the date becomes September 13, 2004. The original bill was signed only weeks before Republicans swept congress. Perhaps, this was one of the reasons. If Bush, Jr. has a brain in his head he will not stop the sunset only weeks before the 2004 election. If american gun owners see this great victory that close to the election, then they may just rally to help put Bush, Jr. in the Whiite House for another 4 years. But, I can sure say one thing. As soon as the ban ends, I will buy up as many of the new pre-ban style guns as I can. There will only be 3 months and 1 week from the sunset to the next innaguration. Hopefully, it will be Bush, Jr. or somebody else who supports the 2nd amendment. If not, well at least we'll have 129 days to buy the new pre-ban style "Assault Weapons", and believe me I will spend every extra cent I have to buy as many as I can. I believe that Bush, Jr. will not screw voters so close to election day. Without a presidental signature, the democrats need 76/100 votes in the senate and 327/435 in the house to pass a new bill. Especially with the new apportionment of districts in 2002, Republicans will probably gain seats. We will take back the senate in 2002. Hopefully we'll remove traitors like Jeffords and McCain. And, in 2004. God, I hope Al Sharpton runs, because Bush, Jr. will kick his ass royally. Being a Florida resident, I hope Reno runs, because JEB will kick her ass royally also. There is nothing better than a Repuclican Sweep in 2002 and 2004 to guaruntee our gun rights. If we lower our gaurd, we may well end up with a new uncostitutional ban. We must support those who support the second amendement. Perhaps this issue will be propelled to the forefront in the 2004 elections and those who support the 2nd amendment will sweep. It didn't help the democrats in 1994 when only weeks before congressional elections, they passed this law. In fact they lost control of congress to pro-gun Republicans. I'm glad my vote 1/158 helped Bush get into office in 2000. I just hope he does as he promised and supports the 2nd amendment.