Maybe the movement to strip McAuliffe...

...of his personal protection was gaining traction.

McAuliffe Surrenders, Restores Concealed Carry Reciprocity in Virginia

Whatever Mcauliffe's reasons for caving. This is a win for gun owners and a loss for the haters. Gun owners got reciprocity back for a compromise that prohibits those under protective orders from possessing firearms and the presence of the State police at gun shows to carry out background checks on private sales IF the seller wishes. It isn't mandatory. McAuliffe has to eat crow and his AG gets slapped down. And then there is the sweet sound of the haters ire; bitching and moaning. Life is good.