Shooting group responds to NGDA statement
Read the joint statement issued in response to the NGDA’s announcement regarding lead-free supply chains from 1 July 2022.
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 HSE lead ammunition consultation
Read BASC’s response to the Health and Safety Executive’s socio-economic consultation on proposals to restrict the use of lead ammunition.
BASC rejects UK woodland lead ban
BASC has rejected proposals by the UK Woodland Assurance Standard to ban the use of lead ammunition under its banner by 2023.