Publix appears to reverse course on allowing open carry in its stores

New signs posted at Publix stores now state: “Publix kindly asks that only law enforcement openly carry firearms in our stores.”

Just months after Publix sparked controversy by implementing a policy allowing customers to openly carry firearms in its stores, the Florida-based grocery store chain has reversed course. (Photo courtesy of Harrison Keely via Wikimedia Commons)

By Clinton Engelberger / Suncoast Searchlight

Just months after Publix sparked controversy by implementing a pol…