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Florida Bill Would Finally Allow Campus Carry at Colleges and Universities
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Florida Bill Would Finally Allow Campus Carry at Colleges and Universities

Jim Flanders
Last updated: February 19, 2025 12:53 am
Jim Flanders Published February 19, 2025
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TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida lawmakers have introduced SB 814, a bill that would finally allow lawful adults to carry firearms on college and university campuses. Sponsored by Senator Randy Fine, this legislation removes the current prohibition on campus carry, recognizing that law-abiding citizens should not be disarmed simply because they step onto university property.

Ending “Gun-Free Zones” That Leave Students Defenseless

Under current Florida law, concealed carry permit holders are barred from carrying on college and university campuses, creating so-called “gun-free zones” where criminals face no armed resistance. SB 814 eliminates this restriction, allowing law-abiding adults to carry firearms for self-defense in classrooms, dormitories, and other campus areas.

The right to self-defense doesn’t vanish when someone enrolls in college, and SB 814 acknowledges this reality. Violent crime—including assaults, robberies, and even mass shootings—doesn’t stop at the campus gate. Restricting law-abiding citizens from carrying does nothing to prevent criminals from bringing guns onto school grounds, but it does leave students, faculty, and staff without the means to defend themselves.

Addressing the “Sporting Event” Exemption

While SB 814 strengthens campus carry rights, it does include a provision allowing the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to approve temporary “sensitive locations” where firearms would be prohibited during certain sporting or athletic events. To implement such a restriction, a university must submit a security plan for approval, ensuring that any designated area is properly secured.

While this provision is a concession to those who resist full campus carry, the fact remains that SB 814 would be a major victory for Second Amendment rights in Florida, finally bringing the state in line with others that already recognize the right to self-defense on campus.

Why Campus Carry Makes Sense

  • Self-Defense is a Fundamental Right – A person’s right to carry a firearm for protection shouldn’t be revoked simply because they enter a university campus.
  • Gun-Free Zones Do Not Stop Criminals – Criminals don’t follow gun laws. Disarming law-abiding citizens only makes them easier targets.
  • Other States Have Proven It Works – States like Texas, Utah, and Colorado allow campus carry, and the predicted dangers never materialized. Instead, students and faculty now have a fighting chance in a life-threatening situation.
  • Police Can’t Be Everywhere – Law enforcement response times, even at well-patrolled universities, can leave victims vulnerable for critical minutes. Armed citizens can stop threats immediately.

A Step in the Right Direction

SB 814 is a crucial step toward restoring the right of self-defense on Florida’s college campuses. Law-abiding adults who can legally carry elsewhere in the state should not be disarmed when they enter a university. If passed, this law will finally bring Florida’s campus policies in line with the Constitution and with states that already recognize that “gun-free zones” put innocent lives at risk.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, if passed. Now is the time for Florida gun owners and self-defense advocates to push for its approval and end the dangerous disarmament of students and faculty once and for all.

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