Infothek Waffenrecht
Symposium “The Sustainable Use of Lead Ammunition in Hunting and Sports Shooting: Facts and Emotions”
On October 20th, 2015 in Brussels was held the International Symposium “The Sustainable Use of Lead Ammunition in Hunting and Sports Shooting: Facts and Emotions” organized by WFSA and AFEMS.
The Symposium focused on the sustainable use of lead in ammunition and its impact on both the environment and human health. The Symposium also provided an overview the ballistic features of both lead and non-lead ammunition and assessed the current legislation at the European and International level.
The Symposium was attended by one hundred and ten delegates, including journalists, politicians, scientists, members of environmental institutions, hunting and sport shooting organizations and food agencies.
Please find attached the press release of the event.