FSU Shooting Kills Two, Sparks Gun Law Debate

A mass shooting at Florida State University left two dead and several injured, reigniting debate over campus gun policies and broader firearm regulations in Florida. The attack occurred just weeks after the state legislature narrowly rejected a bill that would have allowed students to carry firearms for self-defense on campus, with bipartisan opposition highlighted by Sen. Ileana Garcia's decisive vote against it. Despite renewed calls for gun reform from advocacy groups and victims' families, legislative leaders signaled that significant changes to gun laws are unlikely this year, emphasizing the need to fully understand the incident before proposing new measures. Florida remains a constitutional carry state, permitting concealed carry without a permit but still prohibiting firearms on public college campuses. The juxtaposition of the failed campus carry legislation and the subsequent tragedy has intensified scrutiny over campus safety and the effectiveness of current policies. Lawmakers and university communities remain divided on whether arming students would enhance or undermine security.