The Daily The Mysterious Gun Study That’s Advancing Gun Rights
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Jun 20, 2024 
Mike McIntire, an investigative reporter at The New York Times, dives into a controversial study that's reshaping the legal landscape of gun rights in America. He reveals how this research, linked to pro-gun interests, is leveraged by activists to challenge gun regulations. The discussion highlights recent legal victories, scrutinizes the study's methodology, and explores the mysterious figure behind it, Dr. William English. McIntire also touches on broader implications for future gun rights research and its visibility in ongoing legal battles.
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Bruin Decision's Impact
- The Supreme Court's Bruin decision changed gun litigation.
- It established a new test for gun restrictions based on common use for self-defense.
Mysterious Study Emerges
- Mike McIntire noticed William English's name appearing repeatedly in gun rights lawsuits.
- English's 2021 gun owner survey became central to these cases.
English Survey Focus
- English's survey, the largest of its kind in decades, examined self-defense gun use, AR-15 ownership, and high-capacity magazine ownership.
- These topics are central to gun lobby litigation.