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Publix says it will allow open carry in stores

This is a Publix market in Bradenton, Fla., Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Gene J. Puskar
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AP
This is a Publix market in Bradenton, Fla., Saturday, March 4, 2023.

People who work for Florida-based grocery giant Publix said the company is allowing customers to openly carry firearms in its stores.

People who work for Florida-based grocery giant Publix said the company is allowing customers to openly carry firearms in its stores.

The move comes following a landmark court ruling last month that found a statute prohibiting open carry in Florida violated the Second Amendment.

Winn-Dixie, Walmart and Sam's Club said they plan to continue to prohibit open-carry in their Florida stores.

READ MORE: Man at center of landmark Florida open-carry ruling calls himself 'patriot'

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