BASC response to government announcement on lead ammunition ban
Read BASC’s statement in response to the Government’s announcement regarding restrictions on the sale and use of lead ammunition.
Defra issues statement in response to lead ammunition announcement
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow said:
“This
move away from the use of lead and single-use plastics in shotgun ammunition is
very welcome and I would like to applaud these organisations for coming
together to reach this decision.
“It is a significant step for both wildlife and the wider environment and the government remains committed to ensuring a sustainable, mutually beneficial relationship between shooting and conservation.”
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BASC response to UK REACH lead ammunition consultation
Read a summary of BASC’s response to the UK REACH consultation on proposed restrictions for the outdoor use of lead ammunition.
Try BASC’s sustainable ammunition days
Dr Peter Marshall, BASC’s head of training and education, writes about the new sustainable ammunition days and the recent trial event that took place.