Key questions and responses regarding the transition to use of lead-free ammunition
Thomas, V.G.; Kanstrup, N.; Gremse, C. (2015). Key questions and responses regarding the transition to use of lead-free ammunition, in: Delahay, R.J. et al. Proceedings of the Oxford Lead Symposium: Lead ammunition: understanding and minimising the risks to human and environmental health. pp. 125-135
In: Delahay, R.J.; Spray, C.J. (Ed.) (2015). Proceedings of the Oxford Lead Symposium: Lead ammunition: understanding and minimising the risks to human and environmental health. Edward Grey Institute, The University of Oxford: Oxford. ISBN 978-0-9934605-0-0. 152 pp., more
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Document type: Conference paper
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Lead-free ammunition, misconceptions, use, shooting, ballistics, toxicity, barrel damage, efficacy, shot pattern, ricochet, availability |
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- Thomas, V.G.
- Kanstrup, N.
- Gremse, C.
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Questions and concerns about the use of lead-free ammunition in hunting were encountered during the Oxford Lead Symposium. Many originated from commonly-held, but unsubstantiated, reports that have hindered the transition to use of lead-free ammunition in the UK and elsewhere. This paper examines and answers the principal reservations raised about the use of lead-free hunting ammunition. The issue of how the evidence for lead exposure and toxicity to wildlife from discharged lead shot cartridges could be better communicated to the public to enhance adoption of lead–free ammunition is addressed. The paper presents evidence to assuage concerns about the effectiveness and nontoxicity of lead ammunition substitutes, their suitability for British shooting and weapons, and their role in wildlife health protection. Collectively, these answers to concerns could lower the public resistance to use of lead-free ammunition and thus make game shooting a more environmentally-sustainable pursuit |
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