In New South Wales, a Category G (Collector) firearms licence allows you to possess firearms for their commemorative, historical, thematic, or financial value, but strictly prohibits you from carrying or firing them.

Key Requirements & Steps

• Approved Club Membership: You must join and maintain current membership with a collectors' society or club that is approved by the NSW Police Commissioner.

• Genuine Reason: You must demonstrate that your proposed collection has a legitimate historical, thematic, commemorative, or financial value.

• Strict Safe Storage: Storage requirements for collectors are rigorous. Depending on the firearms, you may need to meet Level 9 storage standards, which can mandate back-to-base alarms, enhanced structural security on the building, and mechanisms to individually secure each firearm.

• Application Process: Applications are submitted online through the NSW Police Force Community Self Service Portal via your Service NSW account. You will need to upload your club membership details and the completed Genuine Reason form for firearms collection.

• Ongoing Compliance: To keep the licence valid, you are required to attend at least one approved collectors' club meeting per compliance period (financial year).

Because Category G strictly forbids firing the weapons, some residents who want historical rifles instead apply for standard Category A/B licences using sport/target shooting as their genuine reason, provided the firearms legally fit those categories

You can apply by clicking the 'Membership Application' link in our site navigation. All prospective members must hold or be eligible to hold a NSW firearms licence and share a genuine interest in the preservation, history, and mechanics of arms and militaria.

We hold our monthly association meetings at the Ingleburn RSL Sub-Branch. Members are highly encouraged to attend to discuss historical collections, review association business, and view heritage displays.

Active members can click the 'Members Area' button at the top of the website. Simply enter your registered email address, and our system will instantly send a secure, one-time login link to your inbox. This grants you access to private association documents, meeting minutes, and newsletters.

No. While we provide the necessary club support and genuine reason required for a collector's licence, all official processing, background checks, and approvals are strictly managed by the NSW Police Force Firearms Registry. Please note: The information on this website is a guide only; always refer to the NSW Firearms Registry for the most up-to-date and legally binding information.

Our members collect a vast array of historical and military firearms spanning multiple centuries and global conflicts. From early antique arms to iconic rifles like the Lee-Enfield, our members build collections organized around specific historical, thematic, or mechanical scopes.

You can track the status of your licence, permit, or renewal directly through the NSW Police Force online services. Please visit the NSW Firearms Registry to log into your portal account, or use the GunSafe NSW portal to manage your applications and safety requirements.

Level 9 safe storage applies to specific categories of firearms, including large collections and certain high-risk categories like pistols or self-loading rifles. It generally requires a heavy-duty, commercially manufactured safe that meets strict structural specifications, bolted securely to a brick or concrete floor and wall. For complete, legally binding details on safe construction, locking mechanisms, and compliance, please review the official NSW Firearms Registry Level 9 Safe Storage Fact Sheet.