firearms

Florida passes permitless carry – what does that mean for FIU?

Victor Garcia |  Contributing Writer In a historic victory for gun rights groups, Florida has become the most recent state to pass permitless carry, following Governor Ron DeSantis signing of Senate Bill 150, on April 3.  The bill and its sister House Bill 543 would eliminate the need for background checks and training while requiring […]

Campus-carry legislation hindered again

According to the Miami Herald, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Miguel Diaz de la Portilla confirmed Thursday that he won't schedule a hearing on the controversial legislation (SB 68), which he also wouldn't take up last session.

Guns come with mandatory responsibilities

Disasters could be avoided if society is more careful with who it allows to have weapons.

‘Stand your ground’ needs change

Staff writer Carlos Coba thinks that it is time for 'stand your ground' laws to be changed.

Is it wise to allow guns on college campuses?

Contributing writer Adrianne Richardson is concerned about the consequences of allowing guns on college campuses.

Is an open source gun a thing to fear?

Staff writer Aaron Pabon thinks it is unreasonable to fear the printing of an open-sourced 3D gun.

School shootings compromise security and privacy

Contributing writer Krysti Lopez thinks that there needs to be a balance of security and privacy in schools.

Fighting fire with firearms

Brian Anderson/Contributing Writer In light of the recent school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut—and other shootings in Colorado, Arizona and Texas there have been changes initiated in gun laws, legislation and rules for the purchasing of firearms and ammunition. Other issues have prevailed. A New York newspaper, The Journal News, was highly criticized for publishing names […]

Fighting fire with firearms

Brian Anderson/Contributing Writer In light of the recent school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut—and other shootings in Colorado, Arizona and Texas there have been changes initiated in gun laws, legislation and rules for the purchasing of firearms and ammunition. Other issues have prevailed. A New York newspaper, The Journal News, was highly criticized for publishing names […]

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