Lead Ammunition – HSE Report

Published on:
May 06, 2022

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Proposals to Ban Lead in Ammunition

HSE has published their report Lead in Ammunition proposing restrictions on the:

1. use of lead bullets for outdoor target shooting, with a derogation for shooting at licensed ranges with appropriate environmental protection measures;
2. use of lead bullets for hunting; and
3. sale and use of lead shot, with a derogation for authorised athletes on licensed ranges.

and launched a 6-month public consultation.

These proposals pose a real threat to the future of target shooting.

We are reviewing the 226 page document and will publish our response to the proposals by 1^st July 2022.

It is essential that the target shooting community respond in large numbers to the consultation in a coordinated, measured and rational manner.

Andrew Mercer

Secretary General of the National Rifle Association