title: The open and concealed carry of firearms at public colleges and universities in Florida : perceptions and attitudes of campus public safety directors
abstract: The open and concealed carry of firearms on the campuses of institutions of higher education (IHEs) has been the subject of intense debate throughout the country. In Florida, legislators have been considering campus carry legislation for public IHEs since 2011. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions and attitudes of the campus public safety directors at the 40 public IHEs in Florida. Campus public safety directors are arguably the most knowledgeable individuals when it comes to