As the expiration date of the AWB draws nearor, I suspect that the ATF will come up with some sort of ruling that will queer the entire deal. Laws can expire, but regulations are like Herpes, they last forever.
Should that happen, no politician will be willing to take up the issue. They won't have the orbs to risk going public on an issue that will get them pummeled in the press.
The regs have probably already been drawn up, just waiting for the proper time.
I don't think the Dems will throw in the towel on this. They will get what they want, no matter what it takes. ATF is a political entity by default as it is part of the Federal government. In practice, it has long done the bidding of that sector of the government that wishes to curtail any and all personal rights.
I plan to hold on to my pre-bans. If I am wrong, then I will happily accept their drop in value. If I am right, then I reasoned correctly. However, I hope I am wrong; otherwise, we are all screwed.
Peace and tollerance (except to Muslims),
Mahatma and his cow-god, My-yass
Time to take My-yass on his morning walk, bathe and then worship him. Blessing to My-yass.