In the wake of a tragic shooting incident at Florida State University that left two people dead and six others injured, students are calling for stronger gun reform policies. During a press conference at the state Capitol, FSU students shared their harrowing experiences of barricading themselves in classrooms and highlighted safety concerns, such as the need for doors that lock from the inside during emergencies.
Students like Andres Perez and Simon Monteleone express urgency for legislative action, advocating for mandatory door locks and active shooter training for professors. With 18 shootings reported on college campuses this year alone, their plea reflects a growing demand for improved safety measures to protect students and prevent future tragedies. “We deserve better,” Monteleone asserts, insisting that the status quo is insufficient for safeguarding their generation.
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