At the busy intersection of Alafaya and University just outside of the University and Central Florida, a small group of protesters gathered with signs speaking out against guns on campus.

The small protest was arranged Thursday through emails sent by Diane Rambo, who wanted to focus on spreading awareness of the Florida bill that would allow people to be armed with a gun on campus. Another bill is being considered to allow open carry in Florida.

“Live by the Gun, Die by the Gun,” was written on a sign held by Dexter Rambo, co-organizer and a member of East Side Progressives.

Speaking out against the guns on campus bill, Dexter Rambo holds a sign that reads "No Guns On Campus" at the intersection of University and Alafaya.
Speaking out against the guns on campus bill, Dexter Rambo holds a sign that reads “No Guns On Campus” at the intersection of University and Alafaya. (Photo by Katrina Poggio.)

Rambo said he believes guns on campus will lead to more mass shootings and student deaths. He referenced the recent campus shooting in Oregon and said he wants to prevent that from happening again.

Although most consider safety when it comes to guns, Aurora Cox also thinks about the effects guns will have on the economy.

“Our bread and butter is tourism,” Cox said about the Orlando economy.

Cox raised the question of whether or not people would feel comfortable visiting an area where people can have a gun.

“It could be detrimental to our economy,” Cox said.

Lorraine Tuliano, a UCF engineering graduate, protesting the guns on campus bill by holding a "Guns Ruin Lives" sign at the Alafaya and University intersection. Some approving drivers honked their horns as they passed. Photo by Katrina Poggio
Lorraine Tuliano, a UCF engineering graduate, protesting the guns on campus bill by holding a “Guns Ruin Lives” sign at the Alafaya and University intersection. Some approving drivers honked their horns as they passed. (Photo by Katrina Poggio.)