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Bulk shot dilemma

I refer to the Snapshot article in the May edition, in particular the last paragraph, where Prof Green comments adversely on the shooting community for not complying with the voluntary phase-out after three years.

The voluntary compliance period is five years, not three, and according to BASC, there will be an 18-month period of grace to use up lead ammunition for

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