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Can you carry a gun inside an Arizona grocery store? Here’s what state law says
Publix Allows Open Carry After Florida Law Change
Publix has updated its policy to allow customers to openly carry firearms in its Florida stores, following a recent court ruling.
You might have been to an Arizona grocery store and seen a shopper openly carrying a gun. But is that legal?
Under Arizona law, adults who legally may possess firearms, can carry them openly or concealed in most public places, without a permit, according to Arizona Revised Statutes.
But private businesses, such as grocery stores or other retailers, may prohibit firearms on their property. A.R.S. § 13-3102 makes it a misdemeanor to continue carrying a deadly weapon in a “public establishment” after a reasonable request by the operator to remove it, according to the law.
In Florida, grocery store Publix recently announced that shoppers could now openly carry a gun inside its stores. The change followed a September 2025 decision by the First District Court of Appeal that struck down a 1987 statute banning visible carry.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued guidance declaring open carry “the law of the state” and directed law enforcement not to arrest law-abiding citizens who openly carry.
Here’s a look at what Arizona laws say you can and can’t do at local grocery stores.
What does Arizona law say about carrying guns?
While Arizona law doesn’t explicitly ban firearms in grocery or retail stores, private businesses have the right to set their own policies on whether guns are allowed inside.
Under A.R.S. § 13-3102, a person could be charged with misconduct involving a weapon, a Class 1 misdemeanor, if they enter any public establishment carrying a “deadly weapon” after the operator of the business made a reasonable request to remove the weapon.
State law bars cities, counties and other local governments from enacting their own gun, stricter regulations.
Under A.R.S. § 13-3108, only the Arizona state government can make laws about the sale, possession, carrying, or use of firearms and ammunition. Any local rule stricter than state law is considered illegal, and municipalities that violate the statute can face fines or legal action.
Do Arizona retailers allow guns inside?
Private businesses, including grocery stores, can still set their own policies on firearms.
Kroger-owned stores, including Fry’s in Arizona, asked their customers and associates not to bring firearms inside any company facility, even in communities where local law allowed it, according to a statement from Kroger.
Walmart adopted a similar policy in 2019, requesting that shoppers refrain from openly carrying guns in its stores, after a mass shooting at one of its stores in El Paso left 23 dead.
Rey Covarrubias Jr. reports breaking news and business for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. Email him at: rcovarrubias@gannett.com, and connect with him on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and X (formerly Twitter) at @ReyCJrAZ.
Arizona Diamondbacks (45-45, second in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (44-46, third in the NL West)
San Diego; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (0-0); Padres: TBD
LINE: Padres -131, Diamondbacks +108; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres are looking to end their three-game home slide with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
San Diego has a 44-46 record overall and a 23-22 record at home. The Padres have a 26-13 record in games when they record at least eight hits.
Arizona is 45-45 overall and 18-25 on the road. The Diamondbacks have gone 16-4 in games when they hit two or more home runs.
The teams match up Tuesday for the fourth time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Manny Machado has 16 doubles and 18 home runs for the Padres. Fernando Tatis Jr. is 11 for 43 with three doubles, two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games.
Ketel Marte has 18 doubles, three triples and 17 home runs for the Diamondbacks. Geraldo Perdomo is 13 for 39 with three doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Padres: 1-9, .255 batting average, 8.02 ERA, outscored by 51 runs
Diamondbacks: 4-6, .222 batting average, 3.84 ERA, outscored by one run
INJURIES: Padres: Jason Adam: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Randy Vasquez: 15-Day IL (ankle), Freddy Fermin: 10-Day IL (head), Matt Waldron: 15-Day IL (arm), David Morgan: 15-Day IL (knee), Jeremiah Estrada: 15-Day IL (knee), Lucas Giolito: 15-Day IL (elbow), Nick Pivetta: 60-Day IL (elbow), Joe Musgrove: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ramon Laureano: 60-Day IL (hip), Bryan Hoeing: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Diamondbacks: James McCann: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jordan Lawlar: 10-Day IL (hamstring), A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ryne Nelson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mike Soroka: 15-Day IL (lower body), Corbin Burnes: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Mena: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Andrew Saalfrank: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Justin Martinez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
MESA, AZ — For many seniors, scam texts and phone calls can be confusing, intimidating, and costly.
One Mesa teenager believes getting help shouldn’t be.
BASIS Mesa student Shilo Karakkattu created ScamSafe after watching older family members struggle to sort through suspicious messages.
The goal is straightforward: help people avoid becoming the next victim of fraud.
For many seniors, scam texts and phone calls can be confusing, intimidating, and costly. Karakkattu saw that the problem was affecting people he loves and decided to create a solution.
Now, organizations that work with seniors are taking notice of his invention, which could soon help thousands of people across Arizona stay one step ahead of scammers.
Watch in the player above to see the remarkable student whose latest project is protecting some of Arizona’s most vulnerable residents.
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The 2026 MLB season has surpassed the quarter mark, and after each team’s first 40 games, there’s plenty of reasons to tune in all summer long.
Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has already proven doubters wrong by launching 17 home runs, Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes consistently looks like the best version of himself on the mound and Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski is throwing harder than any starter in the majors.
The MLB action continues on Monday as the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the San Diego Padres.
Here’s everything you need to know to tune in for the first pitch.
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What time is Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres?
First pitch between the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. (ET) on Monday, July 6.
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