A. Currently, firearm dealers may be inspected yearly by agents from the ATF. No other inspections are required by State or Federal authorities. Commencing December 1, 2015, the Village of Lyons and the Cook County Sheriff, working collectively, will conduct random inspections of any gun shops in the Village, but no more than twice per year, collectively. These inspections will not interfere with the regular operation of the business and will include the following:
1. Inspection and approval of an anti-theft safety plan which shall include exterior lighting around the premises; surveillance video cameras, as generally used in businesses and as currently used by the existing gun shop in the Village (including point-of- sale) (the video shall be maintained for a minimum of 30 days); alarm systems; safe storage of weapons and ammunition; and fire hazard compliance, as may be required by the Municipality.
2. Inspection and approval of internal training procedures and inventory audits.
a. Each employee must hold a valid FOID card and have been processed with a background check.
b. Maintain a computerized, alphabetical, electronic listing of all gun sales where the gun was later traced, and maintain a Do Not Sell list.
c. Keep an internal audit of all inventory, and report any loss or discrepancy to the Village within forty eight (48) hours of discovering the loss or discrepancy. (Ord. 10-27-15-O1, 10-27-2015)