Lead ammunition restrictions - government announcement

[Apthorpe]

That is an uncannily accurate description of how BASC is run

I really meant the way information/misinformation was delivered. I have no real idea how it is run, other than evidently not always in the interests of its members, but then I believe that is because it is a company not a democratic co-operative.

Slushies unsafe for children under 7, watchdog warns, yet not banned.​

Slushies unsafe for children under seven, food watchdog warns

Children under seven should not have the iced drink over health concerns about a chemical they contain, the FSA says.

www.bbc.co.uk

The BBC, in its usual sloppy way, didn’t report that the same chemical glycerol, is commonly used in significant quantities in some of the most common children’s medications.

 

[Dunwaters]

you may be in dublin, but I rather think otherwise

Where do you think you live if you're not European?

 

[Stevie/P]

Where do you think you live if you're not European?

Haha Haha dream on!!

 

[VSS]

Where do you think you live if you're not European?

He might just be an unintegrated immigrant.

 

[Dunwaters]

Neither it seems were Lewis Carroll or critical interpretation.

I bow to your superior knowledge of literary fantasy.

 

[Dunwaters]

Indeed.
Attlee actually opposed the Munich Agreement. Nonetheless, it is only an Irishman who could look at the Munich Conference and conclude that the hypocrite wasn't Hitler but Chamberlain.

Read what I actually said.

 

[Brave Echo Niner]

Oh my lord - is this thread still going on?!?

It’s pretty simple, a decision has been made, we now have to make the best of it - either find something to change to (if you haven’t already) or give up if it matters that much to you!

Just stop complaining about something which has already happened, suck it up and get on with it!


Ben

 

[Smellydog]

Oh my lord - is this thread still going on?!?

It’s pretty simple, a decision has been made, we now have to make the best of it - either find something to change to (if you haven’t already) or give up if it matters that much to you!

Just stop complaining about something which has already happened, suck it up and get on with it!


Ben

Wait....are you complaining at us for complaing.....

 

[timbrayford]

I bet a lot more kids under seven drink slushies then eat game meat, just saying

When I was a kid I was forced to eat both pigeon and rabbit, can't stand either of them now. I've yet to suffer any clinical symptoms of lead poisoning though, a bit of a puzzle that one isn't it?

 

[HonestJohn]

When I was a kid I was forced to eat both pigeon and rabbit, can't stand either of them now. I've yet to suffer any clinical symptoms of lead poisoning though, a bit of a puzzle that one isn't it?

Have you had lead levels in your blood measured? How do you know there’s nothing wrong with you, full bloods and scans done?

 

[timbrayford]

Oh my lord - is this thread still going on?!?

It’s pretty simple, a decision has been made, we now have to make the best of it - either find something to change to (if you haven’t already) or give up if it matters that much to you!

Just stop complaining about something which has already happened, suck it up and get on with it!


Ben

But it hasn't happened yet, its only proposals, its worth standing our grounds as individuals.

Close reading the minutes of the LAG appear to reveal a hidden agenda , possibly as far back as 2010, personally I wouldn't put any faith in so called "shooting organisations" in respect of this matter.

 

[BryanDC]

Oh my lord - is this thread still going on?!?

It’s pretty simple, a decision has been made, we now have to make the best of it - either find something to change to (if you haven’t already) or give up if it matters that much to you!

Just stop complaining about something which has already happened, suck it up and get on with it!


Ben

Don't ruin the fun they're all having Ben.

You are of course correct.

At the end of the day, there is a lead ban coming in the UK. It is no longer if but when.

So there are simple decisions to take.
1. Move on and find a solution that you can use / live with and carry on enjoying your sport / hobby.
2. Give up and find something new to do.
3. Ignore the law and accept the consequences of doing so.

I chose nr. 2 and am still enjoying hunting with both rifle and shotgun and clay pigeon shooting.

 

[timbrayford]

Have you had lead levels in your blood measured? How do you know there’s nothing wrong with you, full bloods and scans done?

Because I'm not ill! ..and yes I've had blood tests done for other issues, nothing about lead has ever been mentioned.

 

[timbrayford]

Don't ruin the fun they're all having Ben.

You are of course correct.

At the end of the day, there is a lead ban coming in the UK. It is no longer if but when.

So there are simple decisions to take.
1. Move on and find a solution that you can use / live with and carry on enjoying your sport / hobby.
2. Give up and find something new to do.
3. Ignore the law and accept the consequences of doing so.

I chose nr. 2 and am still enjoying hunting with both rifle and shotgun and clay pigeon shooting.

Personally I'm looking forward to the steel shot ban!

 

[VSS]

Because I'm not ill! ..

That's a matter of opinion....

 

[Smellydog]

Because I'm not ill! ..and yes I've had blood tests done for other issues, nothing about lead has ever been mentioned.

Same here. And I've worked with manganese, nickel, chromium, beryllium, zince, copper and tin.

 

[HonestJohn]

That’s good news happy for you

However, there is the other issue around what happens to nature, it’s not all about people

https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/groundbreaking-study-finds-widespread-lead-poisoning-bald-and-golden

 

[Brave Echo Niner]

Wait....are you complaining at us for complaing.....

Not complaining, just incredulous that it’s reached 51 pages…

 

[Brave Echo Niner]

But it hasn't happened yet, its only proposals, its worth standing our grounds as individuals.

Close reading the minutes of the LAG appear to reveal a hidden agenda , possibly as far back as 2010, personally I wouldn't put any faith in so called "shooting organisations" in respect of this matter.

Yes, the government is well known for frequenting a 51 page SD thread to look for people’s opinions!

 

[Apthorpe]

Read what I actually said.
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I did. It was both wrong on more than one level. We've covered this ground. That's it.