The Sporting Firearms Access Act of 2025 reforms how the federal government reviews applications to import firearms and ammunition for sporting purposes, such as hunting and target shooting. Under the bill, the Attorney General must make a decision on import applications within 90 days, and if no decision is issued by that deadline, the import is automatically approved. The legislation expands the definition of firearms suitable for sporting purposes to include those intended for hunting, recreational shooting, and organized competitions, and prohibits denials for firearms substantially similar to those already in circulation in the United States. If the Attorney General denies an application, they must provide written explanation, allow the applicant a hearing, and the applicant can appeal to federal court at no cost if they win the case. The bill affects firearms importers and manufacturers seeking to bring sporting weapons and ammunition into the country, and it establishes new procedural requirements for federal firearms regulators without specifying additional funding or implementation timelines beyond the 90-day review period.
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