They could be saying that with no real intention of doing it. Work on it a bit and then abandon the project. Just something said for some political reason.
I believe you are correct!
Or, they know more than we do?
Once another Democratic administration takes over, and it will happen sometime in the future, always does, the push won't only be to end the "gun show loophole". It will be to end ALL private firearms sales. The next step will be along the lines of Cali's "list of approved firearms" and if something similar goes Federal bet your bottom dollar that if there's any progress on "smart gun" crap, that will be included on the new Fed list of "approved firearms".
In other words, no way to transfer older firearms, except perhaps they grandfather in family transfers. Want a gun? Go to the store and get the new "smart one"...............
Manufactured by................
Remington.
Maybe they come in first with a really strong patent and then other companies must pay them a royalty?
Sure thing Heller and other standing cases make a strong point for what We the People should be allowed to own, carry, and use.....but if the Dems can get another SCOTUS judge or three seated..................all bets are off.