S 89 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Sporting Firearms Access Act of 2025

The Sporting Firearms Access Act of 2025 changes the federal import process for firearms and ammunition intended for sporting purposes, such as hunting, recreational target shooting, or competitions. It requires the Attorney General to decide within 90 days on import requests for such items, with automatic approval if no decision is made by then. The bill defines "sporting purposes" to include hunting, target shooting, and competitions, and prohibits denying imports of items substantially similar to firearms already in U.S. circulation. Importers denied approval can request a hearing and seek federal court review, where the government bears the burden of proving the item isn’t for sporting use.
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Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 14, 2025
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