"We've had a 13 year record here of being in the gun business with no episodes at all and then to have two of them in a couple months, it's kind of disappointing," says Pistols Plus owner Jim Reis.

Before the two burglary incidents, Reis had a number of security levels in place, including alarm systems, security cameras and infrared technology. But, Reis says he learned from the incidents and has upped the ante on security, adding security gates to all shop entrances and putting more cameras in place. He says every inch of the 15,000 square foot store is monitored by survellience equipment.

But, he does not have to do any of this. There are no laws that mandate security measures for gun shop owners. I talked to officials at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The ATF does offer a long list of recommendations to help firearms retailers with their business.

"Anytime we can try and assist in prohibiting any business from being broke into, let alone a firearms business, and keeping those firearms out of the hands or off the street is a good thing," says ATF Public Information Officer Michael Schmitz.

Most of the recommendations are common business practices, including evaluating your doors and window locks, the exterior lighting, and the structure's walls and ceilings; looking into an alarm system or video camera system; conducting regular inventories; and extensively screening employees.

And despite no security requirments, both Reis and Schmitz say many firearms retailers feel a responsibility to protect their products.

"The amount of guns that we have in here, not only for sale but also that I have on display in the museum, number one is I would not want those out on the streets. It's the security of the general public. And number two, it's my lifelong collection, so naturally I don't want to lose them," says Reis.

Mallory also spoke to the owner of Briggs Gun Shop in Fulton.  He declined her request for an on-camera interview, but told her he is still confident in his store's security level despite the December 23rd burglary.

Mallory also talked to Osage Beach Police Chief David Severson.  He says police have identified people of interest in the December 20th Pistols Plus burglary.  Severson says he cannot say more because that investigation is ongoing.