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Shotgun cartridges

BASC is working hard against overly restrictive lead ammunition proposals.

Joint statement organisation logos

Together 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.

Cartridges

Shooting and rural organisations announce five-year transition away from lead shot and single-use plastics for live quarry shooting.

Steel shells

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP has welcomed the statement from leading rural organisations calling for an end to the use of lead in shotgun cartridges used for live quarry within five years.

Woodpigeon

Scottish Natural Heritage applauded for taking time to make general licence changes.

Woodpigeon

BASC seek to ensure a fit for purpose and future-proof licensing system.

Attention now focused on ensuring people do not fall foul of changes.