It also was a politically savvy move to take gun control off the table as the Democrats ready for a very difficult midterm election.”
I read the NRA’s letter to the EPA at their website and I’m convinced what the petitioners were requesting would not hold up in court. Having said that, there’s no doubt that wasn’t the reason the public comment period was closed and the entire idea dropped. This is very strange as the EPA had to think this was a legitimate request when they moved forward with a public comment period just weeks ago. The WH panicked as they knew this was going to blow up in their face in the weeks leading up to an election where they’re going to get rolled as it is.
Look for something similar to this down the road with this administration. I think they’re going to continue to pursue the ammunition angle.
I do not expect the government to ban ammunition. I expect the government to tax it out of reach of the middle class. They will start with “sin taxes” like on cigarettes and liquor and before you know it every round will carry a $2 federal tax.
It will be up to SCOTUS if this is considered a 2A infringement. If not, then they will simply tax ammunition so every box of 9mm carries a $20 tax, or $50, or whatever it takes so that only the upper class can afford to shoot regularly.