In this blog, BASC Scotland director, Dr Colin Shedden, explores BASC’s long-standing involvement with lead shot and how the policy and science has evolved over the years.
Lead Shot: A Historical Reflection Read more...
Our friends from overseas provide an insight into how hunters in their countries have adapted to using non-lead ammunition.
The view from afar Read more...
BASC’s head of wildfowling, James Green, tests the performance of the latest ‘eco-wad’ cartridges in the field.
A soluble solution? Read more...
Together we wish to see an end to both lead and single-use plastics in ammunition used by those taking all live quarry with shotguns within five years.
A joint statement on the future of shotgun ammunition for live quarry shooting Read more...
Shooting and rural organisations announce five-year transition away from lead shot and single-use plastics for live quarry shooting.
Shooting and rural organisations take responsibility of move away from lead ammunition Read more...
Environment minister welcomes new lead position.
Defra issues statement in response to lead ammunition announcement Read more...
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP has welcomed the statement from leading rural organisations calling for an end to the use of lead in shotgun cartridges used for live quarry within five years.
Westminster welcome for lead-free pledge Read more...
Neil Morrison examines the ballistic properties of steel shot and advises how to get the best results when using it to shoot wildfowl.
The appeal of steel Read more...
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