The Gun Lobby's Hidden Hand In Legal Fights Over Restrictions.

The article reports on a national survey conducted by Georgetown University political economist, William English, which found that gun owners frequently used their weapons for self-defense. Topics discussed include impact of his findings on gun rights campaign and lawsuits in the U.S. to overturn limits on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines and the carrying of firearms, information on Doctor English's interest in firearms, and brief background of English.