Complex sentence: A "genuine reason" must be given when applying for a license to own a firearm, and several valid categories such as Sport, hunting or collecting are specified, giving self-defence as a reason is specifically prohibited by law in all states and territories.
Split into simpler sentences: A "genuine reason" must be given when applying for a license to own a firearm, and several valid categories such as sport, hunting or collecting are specified. Giving self-defence as a reason is specifically prohibited by law in all states and territories.