Equal Shot Act of 2025

This bill, called the Equal Shot Act of 2025, says the Small Business Administration (SBA) cannot treat certain gun-related businesses differently just because they are part of the firearms industry. If a business is otherwise eligible for SBA help, the SBA could not deny or limit loans or other assistance solely due to the business being a firearm company, an affiliate (like a shooting range or firearm training school), or a firearms trade group.

Key points

• Who is affected: Firearm manufacturers, sellers, and related businesses; shooting ranges and firearm training providers; and firearms trade associations.
• What changes: The SBA would be barred from adopting any policy or guidance that discriminates against these otherwise eligible applicants for loans or other assistance just because of their connection to the firearms industry.
• What counts as “firearm entity”: Companies involved in designing, making, marketing, or selling firearms, ammo, parts, and common accessories like scopes, magazines, holsters, and safety devices.