The ban on the sale and usage of lead ammunition wants to introduce the UK left-wing government. There is simply a large discrepancy in the European Union on this issue.
The Labour organization government has announced work on restrictions on lead ammunition and intends to introduce the applicable government as early as next year. Left-wing politicians want to shorten the five-year transition period to 3 years, which means the ban would enter into force in 2029.
Reduction of the transitional period
The ban applies to all ammunition, which means it will strike heavy at sports shooters and hunters, as well as arms and ammunition manufacturers. The discussion on the negative effects of lead has been going on for many years...
The most common reason for the ban is to defend the environment. The left-wing groups, proceeding this argument, make decisions contrary to common sense. The British government plans to introduce regulations limiting the usage and sale of lead ammunition with a three-year transitional period, although it promised 5 years last year...
Mythical Nature Conservation
The ban on lead in the UK is intended to apply to all calibers – not only hunting. The usage of lead ammunition will besides be banned at weapon ranges. The only available lead ammunition on the islands will be .22 LR.
Once the bill enters into force, it will become illegal to usage and sale lead ammunition. Hunters and gunmen point to clearly falsifying data and painful consequences for the full arms manufacturing and trafficking sector...
Anti-lead Crusade
BASC – the largest British hunting union – tries to convince politicians to extend the transitional period in which alternate non-toxic shotgun ammunition may be produced. Unfortunately, all indicates that hunters may not be heard in this regard.
What is the current situation in the European Union? The European Commission continues to push the ban on lead in ammunition. Fortunately, many governments argue specified a ban and indicate that this will reduce our defence capabilities.
Member States are to submit opinions on this by 21 August, and final decisions are to be taken in October...
