We are living in interesting times with regard to the shooting sports. A Parliamentary Home Affairs Committee has just considered the Derrick Bird case and the implications for future gun law. Parliament itself is due to debate our gun laws soon. We don’t yet know what will happen, but it is unlikely that any new regime will be more sympathetic to shooters than the present one. Our guns laws are far too complicated – let’s hope that whatever else comes there may be some consolidations and rationalisation of existing law. As well as this cloud which looms over us with regard to legislation, there is the equally hot topic of non-toxic shots and bullets and potential replacements for lead. The case against lead is much weaker than many may think. As far as shotgunning is concerned, it is arguably more efficient and cheaper than any alternative. I for one want to see published evidence that proves there is a real problem with lead as far as clay or normal game shooting are concerned.
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