Florida's Largest Grocery Store Chain Open to Open Carry Customers

[rmc51]

Florida's Largest Grocery Store Chain Open to Open Carry Customers
https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2025/10/08/floridas-largest-grocery-store-chain-open-to-open-carry-customers-n1230194

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The grocery store chain Publix has about 900 locations across the state of Florida, and it appears that all of them are now welcoming customers who are openly carrying firearms.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that while corporate officials have been mum on the chain's policy, multiple employees at stores in south and central Florida have confirmed that open carry is now allowed after a state appellate court ruled the state's ban violated the Second Amendment.

Several other chains, however, are still prohibiting the practice.
Winn-Dixie, Walmart and Sam’s Club say they plan to continue to prohibit open carry in Florida stores despite the recent ruling.




 
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[mountaineer]

I really hate when businesses tell law-abiding gunowners they not permitted to carry their weapons on the premises, whether open or concealed. Nevertheless, I comply.

Usually.

[libertybele]

Florida's Largest Grocery Store Chain Open to Open Carry Customers
https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2025/10/08/floridas-largest-grocery-store-chain-open-to-open-carry-customers-n1230194

Quote:
The grocery store chain Publix has about 900 locations across the state of Florida, and it appears that all of them are now welcoming customers who are openly carrying firearms.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that while corporate officials have been mum on the chain's policy, multiple employees at stores in south and central Florida have confirmed that open carry is now allowed after a state appellate court ruled the state's ban violated the Second Amendment.

Several other chains, however, are still prohibiting the practice.
Winn-Dixie, Walmart and Sam’s Club say they plan to continue to prohibit open carry in Florida stores despite the recent ruling.




 
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Ok, good to know, but their prices are ridiculously high.  I still shop there for select items, but we couldn't afford to do all of our grocery shopping there.

[rmc51]

I really hate when businesses tell law-abiding gunowners they not permitted to carry their weapons on the premises, whether open or concealed. Nevertheless, I comply.

Usually.

Sounds like you are safer at Publix then you are at Winn-Dixie, as almost all mass shooting happen in gun free zones. 



 
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PS See you at Publix 

[libertybele]

Sounds like you are safer at Publix then you are at Winn-Dixie, as almost all mass shooting happen in gun free zones. 



 
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PS See you at Publix 

Yes, safer at Publix than the other stores . Certainly something to consider.

[rmc51]

Yes, safer at Publix than the other stores . Certainly something to consider.

Yes, please understand that there are a handful of things that are exclusive to Winn-Dixie that I need to get there.

I understand the price difference between Publix and WD, but if there is a mass shooting at Publix it is not going to work out so well for the shooter.
What are you looking at from WD, unless someone is illegally carrying, you will have to hope that LE gets there in time. Well!!!

Sorry,


 
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[Wingnut]

Winn-Dixie, Walmart.  Last place you wanna see open carry.   

[rmc51]

Winn-Dixie, Walmart.  Last place you wanna see open carry.   

The more gun(s) around the nicer people are.

How often have you heard of a shooting at a shooting range? Almost never!!!


 
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[cato potatoe]

The more gun(s) around the nicer people are.

Yep - and this also helps me get faster service at the deli. 

[mountaineer]

The more gun(s) around the nicer people are.
How often have you heard of a shooting at a shooting range? Almost never!!!

Not too many at gun shops, either. Guns of every sort everywhere, stacks and stacks of ammo, yet no one was committing mass murder. Go figure.

[rmc51]

Not too many at gun shops, either. Guns of every sort everywhere, stacks and stacks of ammo, yet no one was committing mass murder. Go figure.

Yep!,
Every once in a while, you will hear of some mental midget trying to rob a gun store, but that doesn't work out real well for them. Go figure!
If you're going to be stupid, you better be tough


 
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[rmc51]

 
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