Same as it ever was, consensus building in order to push thru new laws. But, too much has happened since 2008 and even the left has armed up. Anti-gun forces can no longer count on their base to support them like yapping seals. So basically gun control as an issue is dead, a zombie even.

So, if more laws passed what changes? No one except a minority would give them up. Not with AUS/NZ being pushed into camps or the potential for Summer of Love 2: Off the Chain looming. Also, gun rights have been getting victory after victory. A plurality of states now allow no license concealed carry. Ten years ago, a fraction of that. "They" will keep pushing this and keep losing.