US President Donald Trump has dismissed the idea of pursuing changes to gun laws in the wake of a shooting at Florida State University (FSU) that left two people dead and five injured. During a press briefing on Thursday, Trump commented on the shooting, emphasizing his belief that “the gun doesn’t do the shooting, the people do.” This remark was made as he signed unrelated executive orders from the Oval Office.
Trump’s Stand on the Second Amendment
Trump, a strong advocate for the Second Amendment, reiterated his stance that protecting the right to bear arms remains a priority for him. He remarked, “Look, I’m a big advocate of the Second Amendment, that happened from the beginning. I protected it, and these things are terrible, but the gun doesn’t do the shooting, the people do.” Trump stressed that he has no plans to alter US gun laws, maintaining that he ran on the promise of defending the Second Amendment.
FSU Shooting Details
The FSU shooting occurred on Thursday at the university in Tallahassee, Florida. The shooting left two non-students dead and at least five others wounded. Students and faculty members took cover across the campus as an active shooter alert was issued. Authorities identified the weapon used in the shooting as a former service weapon belonging to the suspect’s mother, who had been a long-time employee of the sheriff’s office.
Although university mass shootings are rare, they remain a significant concern among students. In fact, Michael Lawlor, a criminal justice professor at the University of New Haven, explained that such incidents continue to fuel the fear that they could occur at any time. As a result, this persistent anxiety reinforces the need for lockdown and active shooter drills in schools.
