Publix Appears to Reverse Its Open Carry Policy in Florida Stores

Publix signage reverses open carry policy

(The Center Square) – Publix, headquartered in Lakeland, has posted signs in Florida stores asking for only law enforcement to open carry firearms in stores.

Florida Publix stores will no longer allow shoppers to open carry firearms

Publix became one of the first major retailers in Florida to allow customers to openly carry firearms inside stores

Publix limits open carry of firearms inside stores

A Florida appeals court in late 2025 called the state’s ban on open carry unconstitutional and overruled it.

Publix reverses course on open carry, now bans customers from openly carrying guns in stores

Publix has reversed its position on open carry, now prohibiting customers from openly carrying firearms in its stores.Florida's largest grocery store chain recently updated the wording on its website under the Frequently Asked Questions section to state that only law enforcement can openly carry inside its locations.WATCH BELOW: Publix reverses open-carry policy Publix reverses open-carry policy"Publix kindly asks that only law enforcement openl…

Publix appears to reverse its open carry policy in Florida stores

Publix first started allowing people to openly carry firearms in stores last year. Now, with posted signs, it appears to have quietly changed its policy.

Publix quietly reverses course on open carry in stores