In December 2014, Florida State Representative Greg Steube, introduced a bill allowing for concealed carry of firearms on college campuses. His bill, HB4002, passed the house and was scheduled to be effective July The Return of Campus Carry In December 2014, Florida State Representative Greg Steube, introduced a bill allowing for concealed carry of firearms on college campuses. His bill, HB4002, passed the house and was scheduled to be effective July CAMPUS CARRY BILLS: 2015 HB Guns on campus everywhere SB Senate companion to HB 4005 We defeated them! CAMPUS CARRY HB 4001/SB 68 Theyre back! Same bills, same sponsors. HB 4001/SB 68: Same bill as in No restrictions. Guns are allowed anywhere on property owned or leased by the university system. Economic impact on states 28 colleges: $74 million Floridas Stand Your Ground Laws, affording immunity from prosecution, will extend to campuses. Policy will increase the numbers of firearms on campus. Law abiding citizens should have the ability to defend themselves and that right to defend themselves shouldnt stop just because theyre on a college campus. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota Sponsor of HB 4001 WHO IS BEHIND CAMPUS CARRY IN FLORIDA In December 2014, Florida State Representative Greg Steube, introduced a bill allowing for concealed carry of firearms on college campuses. His bill, HB4002, passed the house and was scheduled to be effective July "The problem is that in gun-free zones, that we have on college campuses right now, those gun-free zones are just an incubator for folks that won't follow the law. Senator Greg Evers, R-Baker Sponsor of SB 68 Chairman Senate Criminal Justice Committee WHO IS BEHIND CAMPUS CARRY IN FLORIDA WHO IS BEHIND CAMPUS CARRY IN FLORIDA "I heard about expanded drug and alcohol abuse on campuses and out-of-control parties. Folks, if you're living in that kind of environment, you better carry a firearm because you could get raped, beaten or worse." Rep. Dennis K. Baxley, R-Ocala House Criminal Justice Committee WHO IS BEHIND CAMPUS CARRY IN FLORIDA Students for Concealed CarryFlorida Carry, Inc. Close ties with the NRA Claim 40,000 members nationwide Represented at hearings in FL Filed successful suit against CO BOR Filed suit recently heard in 1 st District Court of Appeals Won suit against Eastern FL State College, St. Petersburg College The plain truth is that campuses are not safe, Hammer said. They are gun-free zones where murderers, rapists, terrorists, crazies may commit crime without fear of being harmed by their victims. Marion Hammer Two time past President Chief Lobbyist, Florida NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION COLLEGE CAMPUSES ARE SAFE Orlando OFF CAMPUS Murder 17 (6.7) Forcible Rape 126 (49.7) Robbery 573 (226.3) Aggravated Assault 1600 (631.8) ON CAMPUS Murder 0 (0) Forcible Rape 15 (14.7) Robbery 6 (5.8) Aggravated Assault 15 (14.7) Report compiled using 2013 Clery Act Data US Dept. of Education and 2013 FBI Uniform Crime Reports. WHAT REALLY HAPPENS IN A SEXUAL ASSAULT Majority of assaults happen among people who know each other. Half of assailants reported to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the attack. 1 in 10 rapes involves a weapon. Most likely factors present during an assault indicates defensive use of firearms likely to be unsuccessful. HB 4001/SB 68 will arm perpetrators, too. I was shot with my own gun. Just putting a weapon in the womans hand is not going to reduce the number of fatalities or gunshot victims too many times, their male counterpart will be able to overpower them and take that gun away. Christy Salters Martin Professional Boxer Domestic Violence Survivor and Gun Safety Advocate SURVIVOR REPORT In December 2014, Florida State Representative Greg Steube, introduced a bill allowing for concealed carry of firearms on college campuses. His bill, HB4002, passed the house and was scheduled to be effective July HOW DOES THE GUN LOBBY INFLUENCE ? $ $ $ Mobilize membership and supporters Propaganda Apply political or other pressure Florida: Ethics Complaint Filed Against Ten Police Chiefs by Florida Carry Inc. Ten University Chiefs of Police testified in opposition to both SB 176 and HB 4006 Following their testimony lawyers for Florida Carry Inc. filed ethics complaints against each. Case was dismissed due to lack of legal sufficiency. KEY OPPONENTS State University System of Florida All university presidents Association of Florida Colleges International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) All Campus Police Chiefs United Faculty of Florida Faculty Senates Student Government Associations KEY OPPONENTS Campus student organizations Florida PTA Florida city mayors and administrators American Association of University Women League of Women Voters of Florida Americans for Responsible Solutions Campaign To Keep Guns Off Campus Everytown for Gun Safety The Brady Campaign Newtown Action Alliance WHY GUNS ON CAMPUS IS A BAD IDEA Lack of training - Students are not police! Good guy vs. bad guy makes law enforcements job much harder Guns, alcohol and drugs do not mix Suicide and mental health Gun accidents Financial cost to Colleges/Universities ACT NOW Visit your legislators Contact your legislators: call,or write Encourage college and university presidents to speak out Plan to attend legislative hearings Write letters to the Editor (campus pubs, too), Op-Eds Spread the word in your community WORKING TOGETHER WE CAN STOP GUNS ON CAMPUS