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20th January 2015, 04:24 PM
Guns on campus bill gets first look
Garin Flowers, WTSP 6:49 p.m. EST January 20, 2015
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Lawmakers took their first look Tuesday at a bill that would allow guns on campus – triggering lots of debate. Dozens of people on both sides spoke up about the issue that would allow concealed carry at universities and colleges in Florida.
When on campus, the proposed law lets you carry a weapon in your glove compartment, in your back pack or on your side as long as it's not visible to see.
Colleges, lawmakers debate guns on campuses
"I think it's unnecessary."
"I think it's a very good idea."
Students at Florida State University react to the news of a renewed push to allow guns on campus.
School shootings have sparked the debate whether it should be. FSU was the latest college campus with an active shooter when a gunman opened fire at the school library in November.
Now some Florida lawmakers want to push for concealed carry on campus.
"I think it's a good idea because as long as they are law-abiding citizens and they have the license and all that behind it, I think it'd be a great idea."
"It promotes fear and it's unnecessary and there's trained professionals on the campus."
House Bill 4005 would enable anyone with a concealed carry license to bring their weapon on campus. It's another go around for the bill that failed in 2011. Sen. Greg Evers was the Senate sponsor then and this year as well.
BACKGROUND:Sarasota representative proposes guns on campuses
"Let's allow law-abiding citizens to follow the rules and carry their guns for the protection of fellow students."
The House version of the bill went before a committee for the first time Tuesday. More than 30 people signed up to speak. Supporters say allowing concealed carry on campus would help prevent situations like the FSU shooting. Opponents believe putting more guns in an area like a college campus only adds to more problems.
"When we had the issue at FSU, it took approximately five to six minutes for law enforcement to arrive. A five- to six-minute time frame, there's a lot of damage that can be done."
This is just the first step for the bill and awaits more action when the Legislative session starts in March.
Garin Flowers, WTSP 6:49 p.m. EST January 20, 2015
635573696764872044-gun
(Photo: WTSP)
189 CONNECT 2 TWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Lawmakers took their first look Tuesday at a bill that would allow guns on campus – triggering lots of debate. Dozens of people on both sides spoke up about the issue that would allow concealed carry at universities and colleges in Florida.
When on campus, the proposed law lets you carry a weapon in your glove compartment, in your back pack or on your side as long as it's not visible to see.
Colleges, lawmakers debate guns on campuses
"I think it's unnecessary."
"I think it's a very good idea."
Students at Florida State University react to the news of a renewed push to allow guns on campus.
School shootings have sparked the debate whether it should be. FSU was the latest college campus with an active shooter when a gunman opened fire at the school library in November.
Now some Florida lawmakers want to push for concealed carry on campus.
"I think it's a good idea because as long as they are law-abiding citizens and they have the license and all that behind it, I think it'd be a great idea."
"It promotes fear and it's unnecessary and there's trained professionals on the campus."
House Bill 4005 would enable anyone with a concealed carry license to bring their weapon on campus. It's another go around for the bill that failed in 2011. Sen. Greg Evers was the Senate sponsor then and this year as well.
BACKGROUND:Sarasota representative proposes guns on campuses
"Let's allow law-abiding citizens to follow the rules and carry their guns for the protection of fellow students."
The House version of the bill went before a committee for the first time Tuesday. More than 30 people signed up to speak. Supporters say allowing concealed carry on campus would help prevent situations like the FSU shooting. Opponents believe putting more guns in an area like a college campus only adds to more problems.
"When we had the issue at FSU, it took approximately five to six minutes for law enforcement to arrive. A five- to six-minute time frame, there's a lot of damage that can be done."
This is just the first step for the bill and awaits more action when the Legislative session starts in March.