Equal Shot Act of 2025

The "Equal Shot Act of 2025" seeks to ensure equitable treatment for the firearms industry by the Small Business Administration (SBA). It explicitly prohibits the SBA Administrator from adopting any policy, practice, or guidance that discriminates against an otherwise eligible applicant for financial assistance, including loans or loan guarantees. This non-discrimination clause applies specifically to applicants identified as a firearm entity , a firearm entity affiliate , or a firearm trade association . A firearm entity is broadly defined to include businesses involved in the design, manufacture, marketing, distribution, or sale of firearms, ammunition, components, and a wide array of accessories such as scopes, silencers, magazines, and holsters. Additionally, firearm entity affiliates include sport shooting ranges and firearm instruction providers, while firearm trade associations represent these industry groups.