Thanks for that information cadet. Very interesting. The idea that such a small segment of shooters of vintage Damascus, Twist, or muzzle-loading guns could get an exemption runs perfectly counter to what Larry suggested earlier.
But since Larry is always right about everything, are you sure you aren't mistaken? Just kidding. Don't go running to any safe space just yet. And please tell us what getting hit with 20 Penalty Units for violating the law means.
I can imagine that such an exemption might cause a surge in demand for those dangerous Damascus barreled guns, and even perhaps a market for printing faux Damascus patterns on fluid steel guns. Has there been any outcry or whining about this exemption causing poisoning in waterfowl? If guys using Damascus, Twist, or muzzle-loading guns are flinging lead shot into the environment, then a lot of ducks, geese, raptors, and eagles should be sick and dying since the anti-lead junk science frequently claims that only a couple pellets can or will be fatal.
I am not in denial that lead can be a toxin... as is tungsten and bismuth, but the evidence I've looked at strongly indicates that the need for lead ammunition bans are grossly overblown and most likely a ploy to undermine shooting, hunting, and gun ownership. There are so many other sources of lead in forms that are much more bio-available, and thus much more likely to be the real cause of any major problems. But don't try telling Larry that or he will cry to Dave to lock the thread, and then pretend to ignore you.
