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Publix to allow open carry of guns inside Florida stores, officials say
Fox 35 Orlando ^ | 9 Oct, 2025 | Annabelle Sikes and Marley Capper

Posted on 10/09/2025 11:13:53 AM PDT by MtnClimber

What we know: Publix will allow open carry of guns inside Florida stores, according to officials.

Publix's decision comes after a court ruling struck down the state's long-standing ban on open carry.

A spokesperson with Publix says they follow all federal, state and local laws.

In a statement to FOX 35, Publix leaders said, "Treating customers with dignity and respect is a founding belief at Publix. In any instance where a customer creates a threatening, erratic or dangerous shopping experience — whether they are openly carrying a firearm or not — we will engage local law enforcement to protect our customers and associates."

What do other retailers say about open carry?

Dig deeper: Several other major retailers, including Walmart and Sam's Club, are prohibiting open carry. Walmart posted on its website, asking for customers to refrain from openly carrying guns unless they are authorized law enforcement officials.

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The ruling does not extend to certain prohibited places, including courthouses, schools, polling sites and government facilities. Private businesses and property owners also retain the right to ban firearms on their premises. See a list of all prohibited locations and requirements here.

You must still meet eligibility requirements to carry a firearm, such as being 21 years of age or older and not being prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a prior conviction.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Society
KEYWORDS: opencarry
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To: MtnClimber

Exactly. I’ve been carrying WELL before I obtained my CC license many many years ago. Not only a gun but other weapons as well. My personal safety trumps ANY store policy. I have the right to defend myself and how I choose to do that, should the need arise, is nobody’s business but mine. Stores and establishments can post signs all they want but I’m not going to disarm to make them feel better with their virtue signaling.

I’m a cops daughter and have been at the ranges since age 6.


21 posted on 10/09/2025 2:09:40 PM PDT by Maskot (Put every dem/lib in prison........like yesterday!!! )
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To: Maskot

Good on you!


22 posted on 10/09/2025 2:17:13 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

I’m old enough to remember seeing a small woman open carry a large pistol ... in a Target.
In my state it’s legal, no permit required.
I conceal carry. Open carry IMHO is like walking around with your fly open, wedding tackle swinging to and fro, and fro and to.
Anyway Target is in a new location now and hires cross dressers. They would s*** to see open carry. Do not want Target.


23 posted on 10/09/2025 2:32:33 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: Maskot

If you print and they ask you to leave, cop’s daughter, you can be charged with criminal trespass if you want to argue, just saying.


24 posted on 10/09/2025 2:34:38 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: BudgieRamone

You go to Bessemer? Willingly? Total bad-azz!!


25 posted on 10/09/2025 2:40:13 PM PDT by Mathews (I have faith Malachi is right!!! Any day now...)
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To: MtnClimber

I prefer the element of surprise. Why tell them in advance, that you’re capable of taking them out?


26 posted on 10/09/2025 3:06:37 PM PDT by Fireone (1.Avoid crowds 2.Head on a swivel 3.Be prepared to protect & defend those around you 4.Avoid crowds)
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To: tumblindice

I would never argue with anyone, silly dude! I’m also not going to strap my side arm in full view of anyone in public. I conceal...totally. I’ve been well trained from a very young age on what to do AS WELL AS what not to do regarding firearms. Apparently you’re missing the point…


27 posted on 10/09/2025 3:26:35 PM PDT by Maskot (Put every dem/lib in prison........like yesterday!!! )
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To: tumblindice

You might wanna turn your man card in, buddy…


28 posted on 10/09/2025 3:28:02 PM PDT by Maskot (Put every dem/lib in prison........like yesterday!!! )
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To: Blueflag

I live in Georgia, and as a small female, there is only one situation in which I open carry: when I’m hiking on less-populated trails. I want to make it abundantly clear that I’m not the woman to F with. (And, on those hikes, I carry a full-size 45; I don’t have enough body length to conceal that even if I wanted to.)


29 posted on 10/09/2025 4:14:22 PM PDT by NoLongerTrappedInNY
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To: Maskot

To your gay Tinder site? Keep dreaming Village People.


30 posted on 10/09/2025 4:36:14 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: tumblindice

Leftist troll alert!

Doesn’t take much to trigger you people, does it? Number one: I’m a chick. Number two: Tinder? Really? Is this the best you can do?

They must not be paying you guys to post as much as they used to… your trolling is bottom of the barrel and quite....silly


31 posted on 10/09/2025 4:59:34 PM PDT by Maskot (Put every dem/lib in prison........like yesterday!!! )
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To: Maskot

YWNBAW


32 posted on 10/09/2025 6:04:18 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: tumblindice

Tell that to my children whom I carried joyfully for nine months each
Putz


33 posted on 10/09/2025 6:22:38 PM PDT by Maskot (Put every dem/lib in prison........like yesterday!!! )
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To: Maskot

“I’m also not going to strap my side arm in full view of anyone in public.”
Doesn’t know what ‘printing’ means. Say some more stuff.


34 posted on 10/09/2025 6:26:37 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: Maskot

I give you good practical and legal advice, free, and you ...
yeah, you must be a woman.
I’ll concede that point. Maybe a couple Pamprin, and go lie down?
Seriously, don’t carry if you are this emotional. Again, just saying.


35 posted on 10/09/2025 6:46:51 PM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: Mathews

Yes, I work in Bessemer, actually near the Wal Mart and Bessemer Civic center. Interestingly, that is one of the cleanest, best stocked ones I have ever been in. Bessemer has some pretty decent local gun stores too.


36 posted on 10/10/2025 3:57:38 AM PDT by BudgieRamone (Everybody loves a bonk on the head)
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To: NoLongerTrappedInNY

I’ve been in the woods and encountered coyotes, black bear and feral hogs.

Full frame SIG P220 with an extended mag in a Blackhawk OWB holster was right there with me.

It’s just smart.


37 posted on 10/10/2025 4:00:16 AM PDT by Blueflag (To not carry is to choose to be defenseless.)
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