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By John Bocker, NSSF Security Consultant Team Member
According to ATF’s most recent FFL Theft/Loss Reports, in 2016 there were 558 reported burglaries at FFLs and 7,488 firearms were reported stolen. As that 558 number represents a 48 percent increase in reported burglaries from FFLs compared to 2015, these crimes remain a high concern for our industry today.
Common vulnerabilities that criminals look for when targeting a firearms dealer or range include:
The minimum protective measures firearms retailers and range operators should consider include:
Once you’ve created your crisis response action plan, regularly examine:
Physical security is where your store’s anti-criminal efforts begin, but you and your employees are also critical to your security program’s success. Encourage your staff—and even your customers—to follow the “see something, say something” rule.