The people most directly affected would be owners and employees of convenience stores (those classified under NAICS Code 445131), as these businesses would become eligible to receive assistance for installing security equipment like panic buttons and surveillance systems. They could see an increase in safety measures without having to bear the full cost themselves.

Local and state law enforcement agencies would also be affected, as they would have an additional way to use their existing Byrne-JAG grant funds. Instead of solely focusing on traditional law enforcement initiatives, they could allocate some of these funds to enhance security in small businesses within their communities, potentially strengthening their partnerships with local merchants.