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Defending Self-Defense: Why Florida Should Follow The Eleven States That Already Allow For Campus Carry, Jennifer Garcia
Defending Self-Defense: Why Florida Should Follow The Eleven States That Already Allow For Campus Carry, Jennifer Garcia
St. Thomas Law Review
The supreme law of the land states: ". . .the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." The Supreme Court has found that the right to bear arms for self-defense is protected by the Constitution. Most states have expanded on this right and allow individuals to carry concealed weapons as long as they become licensed by the state. However, this right to carry concealed weapons is surely subject to limitations.' In the state of Florida, concealed weapon permit holders are prohibited from carrying on college or university campuses. This restriction is not beneficial to …