BASC Statement on Lead Shot

[Redleg22 2]

Inaccurate and alarmist reports have appeared in the shooting press and on email concerning BASC's position on lead ammunition. They misrepresent BASC’s position and the current situation.

BASC would like to take the opportunity to put the record straight.

 

The facts of the matter are:

 

* BASC is firmly opposed to any unwarranted attempts to further restrict lead shot.

* All other shooting organisations support this position.

* BASC and all other shooting organisations agree that the shooting community must be involved in discussions on the future of lead ammunition. Not to be involved is to lose our voice and influence.

* All the shooting organisations have been discussing the latest evidence on lead shot for some time.

* All the shooting organisations agree that shooting should be involved in the lead ammunition advisory group being established by DEFRA to examine scientific evidence on the use of lead ammunition in the UK.

* All the main shooting organisations are supportive of John Swift, the CEO of BASC, taking the Chair.

* The shooting organisations form the largest group on the lead ammunition advisory group. They include BASC, the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, the Gun Trade Association and the Countryside Alliance. Other organisations will be asked to contribute in specialist areas.

* The natural conclusion from this is that shooting is well represented and is united on this issue.

 

 

 

What does this mean for the future of lead ammunition in the UK?

 

Defra has chosen the lowest level of committee, unofficial and industry-driven, to give advice.

 

* No political party in the UK has any plans to further restrict lead shot

* The current position of the Food Standards Agency is that the consumption of shot game is not sufficient in the UK to become a public health issue.

* There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that some birds can be poisoned by feeding on shot animals or taking up lead shot as grit.

* The group has been asked to assess the relevance of research for the UK.

* Nothing will happen in the UK for the foreseeable future.

* Please forward this to anyone you know who is involved in shooting.

[Hoolit 2]

The Basc v shooting Times debate wrangles on.

I personally would not trust Basc on any Matter involving shooting in Scotland .

My personall opinion only.

[clint 45]

BASC very good authority, when i apply for licence, i chat for many time, for advice 1st. when i apply, i get all wish grant & i also make licence office happy with they request. BASC very helpful ,also with all field matter. I seek advice from may other place, gamekeep , country aliance, & many other smaller group.

Only Basc did as they promise, No1 for me & BASC alway upto date with any change.

 

Edited April 16, 2010 by clint

[andyf 144]

Inaccurate and alarmist reports have appeared in the shooting press and on email concerning BASC's position on lead ammunition. They misrepresent BASC’s position and the current situation.

BASC would like to take the opportunity to put the record straight.

 

The facts of the matter are:

 

* BASC is firmly opposed to any unwarranted attempts to further restrict lead shot.

* All other shooting organisations support this position.

* BASC and all other shooting organisations agree that the shooting community must be involved in discussions on the future of lead ammunition. Not to be involved is to lose our voice and influence.

* All the shooting organisations have been discussing the latest evidence on lead shot for some time.

* All the shooting organisations agree that shooting should be involved in the lead ammunition advisory group being established by DEFRA to examine scientific evidence on the use of lead ammunition in the UK.

* All the main shooting organisations are supportive of John Swift, the CEO of BASC, taking the Chair.

* The shooting organisations form the largest group on the lead ammunition advisory group. They include BASC, the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, the Gun Trade Association and the Countryside Alliance. Other organisations will be asked to contribute in specialist areas.

* The natural conclusion from this is that shooting is well represented and is united on this issue.

 

 

 

What does this mean for the future of lead ammunition in the UK?

 

Defra has chosen the lowest level of committee, unofficial and industry-driven, to give advice.

 

* No political party in the UK has any plans to further restrict lead shot

* The current position of the Food Standards Agency is that the consumption of shot game is not sufficient in the UK to become a public health issue.

* There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that some birds can be poisoned by feeding on shot animals or taking up lead shot as grit.

* The group has been asked to assess the relevance of research for the UK.

* Nothing will happen in the UK for the foreseeable future.

* Please forward this to anyone you know who is involved in shooting.

[andyf 144]

Inaccurate and alarmist reports have appeared in the shooting press and on email concerning BASC's position on lead ammunition. They misrepresent BASC’s position and the current situation.

BASC would like to take the opportunity to put the record straight.

 

The facts of the matter are:

 

* BASC is firmly opposed to any unwarranted attempts to further restrict lead shot.

* All other shooting organisations support this position.

* BASC and all other shooting organisations agree that the shooting community must be involved in discussions on the future of lead ammunition. Not to be involved is to lose our voice and influence.

* All the shooting organisations have been discussing the latest evidence on lead shot for some time.

* All the shooting organisations agree that shooting should be involved in the lead ammunition advisory group being established by DEFRA to examine scientific evidence on the use of lead ammunition in the UK.

* All the main shooting organisations are supportive of John Swift, the CEO of BASC, taking the Chair.

* The shooting organisations form the largest group on the lead ammunition advisory group. They include BASC, the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, the Gun Trade Association and the Countryside Alliance. Other organisations will be asked to contribute in specialist areas.

* The natural conclusion from this is that shooting is well represented and is united on this issue.

 

 

 

What does this mean for the future of lead ammunition in the UK?

 

Defra has chosen the lowest level of committee, unofficial and industry-driven, to give advice.

 

* No political party in the UK has any plans to further restrict lead shot

* The current position of the Food Standards Agency is that the consumption of shot game is not sufficient in the UK to become a public health issue.

* There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that some birds can be poisoned by feeding on shot animals or taking up lead shot as grit.

* The group has been asked to assess the relevance of research for the UK.

* Nothing will happen in the UK for the foreseeable future.

* Please forward this to anyone you know who is involved in shooting.

Well:

Buy lead quickley everyone!

Reload (Like me), get the 'stuff' while U can, I'll be reloading while 'they' discuss the pros & cons.

Lead Rules in my opinion!

'They' don't shoot so get your 'Ar***@ in gear!!

 

AndyF