[MikeNomad]

GOV absolutely knew what the consequences / ripples of Choke Point would be.

They knew that it would generate support amongst the Vice Hating Crowd, allowing GOV to address the two things they need most:

/ An easier way to issue debt with less scrutiny (Federal Reserve Notes are quite specific debt instruments that we circulate, while GOV's debt load is approaching untenable).

/ A more comprehensive way to track gun sales.

Many people do not trust various levels / types of government, and see gun ownership as a necessary... hedge. Thankfully, the US has the option of The Four Boxes of Governance: Soap, Jury, Ballot, Ammo.

Ultimately, laws and freedoms are maintained at the point of a gun. And it is the Ammo Box, in the hands of The People, that allows the other three boxes to be used.