In September 2025, a state appeals court ruled Florida’s open carry ban unconstitutional.
In a social media post, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said, “Open carry is the law of the state.”
The ruling does not affect any other Florida gun law restrictions and applies only to those legally allowed to possess firearms.
State and federal restrictions on carrying guns at specific locations, including bars, schools and government buildings, still apply.
What does open carry mean?
Open carry means anyone can publicly carry a legally owned firearm in plain sight or partially concealed.
Open carry gun law: What about grocery stores in Florida?
Private businesses, including Publix, set their own policies as to what’s allowed on their properties.
Here is a breakdown of Florida grocery stores and where they stand:
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Open carry policies for Southwest Florida grocery stores. What to know
Reporting by Mark H. Bickel and Kim Luciani, Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News / Fort Myers News-Press
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