Just my opinion but I believe the ATF was following orders from the top. The idea this order just came from right field does not make sense. I think they were using this to draw attention away from something else. Also, using law enforcement as the reason for the ban is BS. The obama administration has nothing but contempt for the police. The FOP “Fraternal order of Police” did not support the ban and made this fact known publicly. All of the sudden this whole idea is scrapped. To me this looked like a huge smokescreen for something else.
So what is the “else?” It was really never an broad-based issue that would take some other nefarious action out of view.
Personally, I think they just thought they could “slide one by” but it didn't work. But lest you think this is over, guess again, because it will be back if they can find a way. The only advantage we have is the lack of remaining time available before Obola is gone.