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Will guns proofed for lead become ‘out of proof’ if lead ammunition was banned/restricted?

The CIP (Permanent Proof Commission) is an international body which lays down standards to which the British Proof Authority must adhere when proofing guns in the UK. Standard steel shot cartridges are safe for use in any post 1954 nitro proofed gun. As proof testing is mainly predicated on chamber Read more…

By Jamie Davies, 2 months23rd June 2022 ago

What is BASC doing about HSE’s restriction proposals for use of lead airgun ammunition for live quarry and target shooting?

We consider the promotion of guidance on best practice for game meat handling the most appropriate way to deal with the small risk to human health posed by lead airgun ammunition. This approach minimises the already small risk and avoids an unnecessary restriction which would otherwise be almost impossible to Read more…

By Jamie Davies, 2 months10th June 2022 ago

Why is BASC opposing the restriction proposals for lead airgun ammunition for live quarry and target shooting?

We do not believe that the evidence presented by the HSE justifies their restriction proposals. For lead ammunition used in target shooting, the evidence presented in the dossier of risk to soil, soil organisms, plants and livestock is not conclusive. Furthermore, there are existing regulations and directives that are retained Read more…

By Jamie Davies, 2 months10th June 2022 ago

What is BASC doing about HSE’s restriction proposals for use of lead ammunition target shooting?

BASC will be making the case that the proposed restrictions are not justified by the evidence presented and are therefore not required through scrutiny and challenge panels, and the ongoing public consultation. We will be seeking to avoid any unjustified restriction and providing alternative proposals for how evidenced risks can Read more…

By Jamie Davies, 2 months10th June 2022 ago

Why is BASC opposing the restriction proposals for lead rifle ammunition for target shooting?

We do not believe that the evidence presented by the HSE justifies the restriction proposals as they stand. The evidence presented in the dossier of risk from lead ammunition to soil, soil organisms, plants and livestock is not conclusive. Furthermore, there are existing regulations and directives that are retained in Read more…

By Jamie Davies, 2 months10th June 2022 ago

What is BASC’s position on proposals to restrict lead rifle ammunition for target shooting?

We are opposed to current restriction proposals. It is our view that lead ammunition can continue to be used for most forms of target shooting where risks are appropriately and proportionately controlled through the application of existing directives and regulations.

By Jamie Davies, 2 months10th June 2022 ago

What is BASC doing about HSE’s restriction proposals for use of lead ammunition for live quarry shooting?

We accept that there is an evidenced risk to human health. This, alongside consumer demand, is part of the reasoning behind a move to all game meat being sourced from lead-free supply chains. We consider elements of HSE’s justification of restricting the use of lead ammunition for live quarry shooting Read more…

By Jamie Davies, 2 months10th June 2022 ago

Why is lead rifle ammunition use in live quarry shooting an issue?

There is a body of evidence presented in the restriction dossier about the impacts of lead on human health. Sub-lethal effects include neurotoxicity, kidney effects including renal disease and cardiovascular effects. Although the evidence does not directly or solely attribute lead ammunition as a cause, either through primary or secondary Read more…

By Jamie Davies, 2 months10th June 2022 ago

What is BASC doing about HSE’s restriction proposals for use of lead shot for clay pigeon/target shooting?

BASC will be making the case through scrutiny and challenge panels, and the ongoing public consultation, that the proposed restrictions are not justified by the evidence presented and are therefore unnecessary and disproportionate. We will be seeking to avoid any unwarranted restriction and providing alternative proposals for how evidenced risks Read more…

By Jamie Davies, 2 months10th June 2022 ago

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