Senate Bill 945 mandates that retail businesses selling firearms must secure all firearms when the business is unattended. The bill outlines specific methods for securing firearms, which include storing them in a locked fireproof safe, locked steel gun cabinet, or vault; using a reinforced steel-framed display case; securing with a hardened steel rod or cable; placing them in a windowless room with a steel security door; or behind a steel roll-down door or security gate. Additionally, if the retail store is at street level, it must also implement protective measures such as concrete or hardened steel bollards or locking steel roll-down doors on perimeter entrances and windows, unless prohibited by fire codes.

The bill introduces new legal language under section 175.36 of the statutes, detailing the requirements for firearm storage by retail entities. It emphasizes the importance of securing firearms to prevent unauthorized access and enhance public safety. The comprehensive security measures outlined in the bill aim to mitigate risks associated with unattended firearms in retail environments.