Proposal for armed ‘guardians’ on Florida campuses heads to Senate

The approval comes less than a year after a gunman opened fire on FSU campus

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Less than a year after a gunman opened fire on FSU campus, the Florida House has passed a bill intended to prevent shooting.

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Bill for armed ‘guardians’ on college campuses moves forward

Presidents could designate staff and faculty to be trained and receive a concealed-weapons license to carry guns on campus, under the bill

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

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‘Sadly timed’: New bill would allow professors to open carry on campus

It follows a slate of violent incidents in the past few months, including a shooting spree at Florida State University in April and a shooting at Brown University over the weekend

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

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Florida AG now ‘won’t speculate’ whether lawmakers should craft open-carry law

Uthmeier appeared to be firmer last week that the Legislature would need to pass a law on open carry

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

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Florida’s open carry ruling triggers questions about another gun law

The decision has affected another law establishing places where guns are off-limits

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

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These Florida sheriffs are no longer enforcing open-carry ban

Not all law enforcement agencies are dropping enforcement — at least not yet

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

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Florida court rules open carry ban is unconstitutional

It’s unclear when it might become common for people to begin openly carrying guns

by Sara-James Ranta, Fresh Take Florida September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

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Florida Republican wants to repeal law banning teens from owning assault rifles

The bill is similar to a measure that passed the House during the 2024 session but failed in the Senate

by News Service of Florida December 11, 2024February 8, 2025

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Second Amendment groups file federal lawsuit against Florida law banning open carry of firearms

DeSantis and the Legislature last year eliminated a requirement that people obtain concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida August 7, 2024June 27, 2025

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Florida Republican proposes ‘open carry’ of firearms

The bill also would allow lawmakers to carry concealed firearms to legislative meetings and in the state Capitol complex

by News Service of Florida January 10, 2024August 25, 2024

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Proposal for armed ‘guardians’ on Florida campuses heads to Senate

Bill for armed ‘guardians’ on college campuses moves forward

‘Sadly timed’: New bill would allow professors to open carry on campus

Florida AG now ‘won’t speculate’ whether lawmakers should craft open-carry law

Florida’s open carry ruling triggers questions about another gun law

These Florida sheriffs are no longer enforcing open-carry ban

Florida court rules open carry ban is unconstitutional

Florida Republican wants to repeal law banning teens from owning assault rifles

Second Amendment groups file federal lawsuit against Florida law banning open carry of firearms

Florida Republican proposes ‘open carry’ of firearms

U.S. Supreme Court rejects challenge to Florida’s open-carry ban on firearms

Florida Supreme Court upholds ban on openly carrying guns

Florida senator files controversial bill to expand open carry

Florida Supreme Court hears challenge to open-carry ban