A group created from fieldsports and rural bodies is calling for a move away from lead ammunition within five years. The members include:
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC)
British Game Alliance (BGA)
Countryside Alliance (CA)
Country Land and Business Association (CLA)
Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT)
National Gamekeepers’ Organisation (NGO)
The Moorland Association (MA)
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE)
Scottish Association for Country Sports (SACS)
A spokesperson said: “The shooting community must maintain its place at the forefront of conservation and environmental protection. Continued development of non-lead shot and recyclable and bio-degradable plastics means the time is right for a complete transition.
“The five-year proposal allows for a smooth transition giving both the shooting community and the industry time to adapt.
“This is a significant announcement, but one the shooting community should not fear. British wildfowlers and other European countries have already moved away from lead without detriment to participation or performance.”
The future of shotgun ammunition
The group has put out a statement, explaining the move away from lead shot.
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.
Recently, there have been significant developments in the quality and availability of non-lead shotgun cartridges, and plastic cases can now be recycled. For the first time, biodegradable shot cups for steel shot are available. These welcome advances are continuing at an ever-quickening pace, in response to demand from a changing market. Such advances mean that, over the coming years, a complete transition is achievable.
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