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Publix Now Allows Open Carry in Florida Stores. Here’s Why
Publix reversed its previous policy and now permits open carry after a court struck down Florida's ban, with over 900 stores statewide following the new law.
- On Oct. 8, reports from the Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun‑Sentinel said Publix employees confirmed the chain allows open carry of firearms across Florida.
- Last month, the 1st District Court of Appeal panel struck down Florida's decades-old open carry ban, effective Thursday, allowing private businesses to permit or prohibit open carry on their property.
- Several chains including Walmart, Winn‑Dixie and Sam's Club are keeping bans, and Southeastern Grocers said `Our priority is creating a safe and welcoming shopping experience for all customers and associates...`
- Store managers say they will call local law enforcement if customers create dangerous situations, while Publix customers express mixed feelings, with some fearing open carry and others feeling safer.
- With more than 900 stores in Florida, Publix’s policy shift follows open‑carry laws in 47 states and leaves legal gray areas lawmakers must address.
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Florida Publix Stores Now Permit Open Carry Of Firearms
Publix has announced it will allow customers to openly carry firearms in its Florida stores, following a recent state appeals court decision declaring the state's open carry ban unconstitutional. The grocery chain emphasized its commitment to following all laws while maintaining a safe shopping environment. The post Florida Publix Stores Now Permit Open Carry of Firearms appeared first on Concealed Nation. Continue reading Florida Publix Stores …
Florida's main grocery chain has shoppers heavily divided about new gun policy · American Wire News
The supermarket chain Publix has announced that shoppers in its Florida stores may now openly carry firearms, triggering glee in some customers and agitation and fear in others. The policy went into effect on Sept. 25, the same day that a Florida appeals court overturned the state’s ban on open carry. BREAKING: Court overturns Florida’s ban on open carry — rules such a law violates the 2nd Amendment pic.twitter.com/pgtPKnqD99 — Florida’s Voice …
Publix now allowing open carry of guns in Florida grocery stores
One of Florida’s largest grocery chains, Publix, is now allowing customers to openly carry firearms in its stores. The company is adhering to a recent state court ruling that legalized open carry. Company statement Publix confirmed to the South Florida Sun Sentinel that it is allowing the practice. However, private property owners and businesses in Florida can still choose to prohibit firearms on their premises. “As of Sept. 25, 2025, Florida la…
Florida Shoppers Can Now Open Carry at Publix
Florida Shoppers Can Now Open Carry at Publix In a striking affirmation of constitutional rights, Publix now welcomes open carry in all 882 of its Florida locations. The decision follows Florida’s landmark court ruling that struck down nearly four decades of unconstitutional restrictions on the fundamental right to bear arms. On September 10, 2025, the First District Court of Appeal unanimously declared Florida’s 1987 open carry ban unconstituti…
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