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BASC rejects UK woodland lead ban
BASC has rejected proposals by the UK Woodland Assurance Standard to ban the use of lead ammunition under its banner by 2023.
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UK REACH lead ammunition review announced
Read our full response to the announcement of a two-year UK REACH review of the use of lead ammunition.
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Two-year UK lead ammunition review – threat or opportunity?
BASC’s Dr Conor O’Gorman considers what the announcement of a two-year UK REACH review on lead ammunition means for shooting.
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A five-year transition, not a one-year solution
Matt Cross examines how it will take time to make a success of the switch from lead ammunition.
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An update on the five-year transition towards sustainable ammunition
This is a five-year transition not a one-year solution, says BASC.
- Offbeat
EU turns the screw on lead ammunition
Dr O’Gorman discusses the latest policy developments on lead ammunition.
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European lead ammunition ban proposed
Restrictions on lead ammunition production in the EU could have an impact on UK trade and the voluntary transition away from lead shot for live quarry shooting.
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BASC stands against new EU restrictions on lead shot
The EU’s restrictions are unenforceable and risk the voluntary transition taken forward by the main shooting organisations and supported by Defra.
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Voting shelved on Europe-wide lead shot ban
BASC continues to support a five year transition away from lead shot for live quarry shooting following an attempted wider ban on lead shot.
