Giant Eagle no longer allowing open carry at all stores, gas stations

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PITTSBURGH — Giant Eagle is no longer allowing customers to openly carry a gun at all Giant Eagle, Market District and GetGo locations, according to a statement from the company.

In the statement posted online, company officials cited "the heightened concern customers may feel when they encounter anyone other than law enforcement personnel visibly carrying a weapon."

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Giant Eagle has stores in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and Ohio.

Company officials said they chose to update the policy and "are committed to creating a safe and comfortable working and shopping experience."

CLICK HERE to read the full statement from Giant Eagle.

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