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Lead in Ammunition Restriction for UK

In 2021 the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) tasked the Health and Safety executive (HSE) to examine the use of lead in ammunition. After a series of public consultations and direct communication, HSE have now issued their ‘Final Opinion’. The Final Opinion is, in parallel, now presented to the Secretary of State for DEFRA as the ‘appropriate authority’ for action. He now has 3 months to take action, most likely the production of a statutory instrument to present to Parliament. Without objection, this then becomes law.

Outline statement:

Lead Shot

• The use of lead shot for live quarry shooting would be prohibited.

• The use of lead shot for target shooting would be prohibited. However, a derogation will allow a for a number of competitive athletes on British Shooting lists to continue shooting lead shot for the purposes of international competition and training.

• The placing on the market of lead shot for target shooting would be prohibited. However, a derogation will allow for supply to competitive athletes.

• 5 year transition for all above.

With a fine gun on his arm, a man becomes a sporting gentleman, both on the field and off.