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Rollins College Student Arrested with 1,500 Rounds, AR-15

12/9/2025

Summary

Story summary

Constantine Demetriades, a Rollins College student, was arrested after 1,500 rounds were delivered to his dorm and an unloaded AR-15 was found.
Demetriades claimed he legally purchased the firearm in New Jersey and did not intend to violate Florida's campus ban.
He said he believed possessing ammunition on campus was legal.
Rollins College opened an investigation and said Demetriades is prohibited from campus during the conduct process.

History

Historical Context

The Gun Control Act of 1968, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 22, established federal regulations on firearm sales, prohibiting purchases by certain individuals to enhance public safety. This legislation emerged after the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., reflecting a societal shift towards stricter gun control. Ongoing debates, such as in Constantine Demetriades' case, continue to shape campus firearm policies.

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Story summary

Constantine Demetriades, a Rollins College student, was arrested after 1,500 rounds were delivered to his dorm and an unloaded AR-15 was found.
Demetriades claimed he legally purchased the firearm in New Jersey and did not intend to violate Florida's campus ban.
He said he believed possessing ammunition on campus was legal.
Rollins College opened an investigation and said Demetriades is prohibited from campus during the conduct process.

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