Trying to set a precedent.
He’s been trying to do that in a couple of areas. That’s what the .223 ammo ban attempt was about. Obama tried to get gun control after Sandy Hook, starting with background checks, it didn’t fly and he said he would keep chipping away at it. Background checks already in place have made no difference...
This is just one avenue he’s trying to exploit. It’s already an issue with vets apparently, according to reports I’ve read thousands have been sent letters by the VA telling them they can no longer own firearms due to PTSD.
Once the precedent is set, it’s easy to move on to the next ban. “I got that one so this one is ok too.” Soon as the ammo ban attempt by ATF failed, a couple of Democrats in Congress introduced bills to ban ammo. I haven’t seen any further reports, so I’m assuming those failed, not sure.
ATF drops ammo ban
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/10/atf-drops-proposed-ammo-ban/?page=all
Democrat ammo ban bill
http://www.wnd.com/2015/03/democrat-bill-would-ban-ar-15-ammo/
So far, no action has been taken, so I assume those bills are tabled or in a committee somewhere.