Tuberville, Risch Introduce Legislation to Protect Firearm Small Businesses

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID), and 16 other Republican colleagues to introduce the Equal Shot Act . The legislation prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) from discriminating against firearm-related businesses. “For years, the far left has tried to undermine Americans’ right to bear arms. Under Joe Biden, the Small Business Administration tried to cut off capital to firearm businesses in hopes of forcing them to close. That’s not acceptable for the freest country in the world.  In Alabama, we respect the 2 nd Amendment. We respect freedom. And we stand with the small business owners who make our communities stronger and our country safer,” said Sen. Tuberville. “I’m proud to join this fight to ensure that lawful firearm-related businesses get the same opportunities as any other small business—no more picking winners and losers based on a political agenda. As a proud gun owner, I will always fight to protect our Second Amendment rights.” Joining Sens. Tuberville and Risch in introducing the Equal Shot Act are U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo (R-ID), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ted Budd (R-NC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Steve Daines (R-MT), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jim Justice (R-WV), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Tim Sheehy (R-MT). Earlier this week, Sens. Tuberville and Risch also introduced the National Shooting Sports Month Resolution recognizing August as National Shooting Sports Month. MORE: Tuberville Fights for Second Amendment Rights Tuberville Continues to Defend Second Amendment Rights Tuberville, Barrasso Push for Pro-Growth Tax Reductions, Lower Prices for Small Businesses Tuberville Speaks with Trump Defense Nominees on Supporting Small Businesses and Service Academy Oversight Tuberville, Colleagues Celebrate Small Businesses During Small Business Week Tuberville Fights to Give Small Businesses a Tax Break Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees. ###