Publix to allow open carry in Florida stores, prompting mixed reactions from shoppers

Under Florida law, businesses and private property owners can choose whether to allow or ban open carry on their premises.
WESH

Publix allows open carry of guns in Florida stores, company says

NEWSCASTS. ALL RIGHT. GROCERY CHAIN PUBLIX SAYS IT WILL ALLOW OPEN CARRY OF FIREARMS INSIDE THEIR STORES. THE DECISION BY THE COMPANY FOLLOWS THE NEW GUIDANCE OF OPEN CARRY NOW BEING ALLOWED STATEWIDE ...
WTVF

Open carry is now legal in Florida. But there are 15 places where guns still aren't allowed

After this change in Florida law, there are now 47 states across the U.S. that allow open carry in some form. As of Thursday, you can openly carry firearms in Florida, but gun owners should be aware ...
The Florida Times-Union

Publix now allows open carry in Florida stores. What about Aldi, Winn-Dixie and others?

Private businesses, including grocery stores, can still set their own policies regarding firearms on their property. Publix has indicated it will allow open carry, while chains like Winn-Dixie, Aldi, ...

Publix employees say open carry will be allowed in its stores in accordance with Florida law

Several managers across the state confirmed Oct. 8 that Publix will allow the open carrying of firearms after the change in Florida law.
WFLA News Channel 8

Publix will ‘follow’ change in Florida’s open carry law, company says

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Publix, which has nearly 900 stores in the Sunshine State, has responded to changes to Florida’s open carry law after a judge overturned the state’s ban last month. “As of Sept ...