NATIONWIDE – On Tuesday Kroger announced that it is requesting customers no longer openly carry firearms into its stores, even in states where open carry is legal.

Kroger also said it would add its voice to the growing number of corporations calling on elected officials to pass gun reform laws, such as requiring stronger background checks.

In its statement, Kroger said it would be “respectfully asking” that customers no longer openly carry guns in its stores, except for authorized law enforcement officers. It is unclear whether or how the grocer plans to enforce this request.

Walmart also made a similar request Tuesday but said that it will take a “non-confrontational” approach to enforcing the new policy by putting up signs announcing the request outside of stores.