I believe in self defense’: Florida Republican proposes legalizing campus carry

A Florida Republican has introduced legislation that would legalize the concealed carry of firearms on college campuses in that state. The lawmaker has said that self-defense is a “fundamental right” and that the bill itself is “common sense.”

The legislation put forth by freshman representative Anthony Sabatini “would allow people with concealed weapons permits, who must be 21 and demonstrate competency with a firearm, to carry guns on any of Florida’s college campuses,” The Orlando Sentinel reportedthis month.

Reached via phone, Sabatini said that college students should at least be able to defend themselves on campus if necessary.

“I’m not trying to create a giant security force here with this bill. I’m just trying to do what 12 other states have done. Which is said if you’re a competent 21 year-old that’s passed a background check, and achieved a concealed weapons permit, then you yourself should be able to carry a gun for your own personal defense,” Sabatini told The College Fix.