End of lead shot in sight

The industry’s organisations join forces to ban the use of lead and single-use plastic in ammunition

- Matt Cross

The country’s major shooting organisations, including BASC and the Countryside Alliance, have called for an end to the use of lead shot and single-use plastic in ammunition for live quarry.

In a joint statement they said: “In consideration of wildlife, the environment and to ensure a market for the healthiest game products, at home and abroad, 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.

“The shooting community must maintain its place at the forefront of wildlife conservation and protection. Sustainability in our practices is of utmost importance,” they emphasised.