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COLLECTING GENUINE REASON
What Is a Collector's Genuine Reason?
Using Collecting as your Genuine Reason allows the possession of firearms for:
Historical
Thematic
Commemorative
Financial or investment value
Key Points (Still Being Clarified)
Definition of “collectible” remains under development
Branch or Club approval required for collecting category
Storage and operability rules vary by category
Heirloom firearms currently have no clear pathway without a collecting licence
SSAA NSW is actively engaging the Registry on these unresolved issues.
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