Category A licence
Country: Australia · Minimum age 18 · Training required · A$70–200 · 5 years
Eligibility & requirements
Genuine reason (most commonly target shooting or hunting on identified land). Waiting period typically 28 days from first application.
What you can own under this licence
| Firearm class | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Category A — Air rifles, .22 rimfire, single/double-shot shotguns | Permitted | |
| Category B — Centre-fire rifles, muzzleloaders, lever shotguns ≤7 shots | Not permitted | |
| Category C — Self-loading rimfire, pump/self-loading shotguns ≤5 shots | Not permitted | |
| Category D — Self-loading centre-fire rifles, pump shotguns ≥5 shots | Prohibited (any licence) | — |
| Category H — Handguns | Not permitted |
Sources
General information only — confirm with your local firearms registry before applying.