Policy paper

UK REACH restriction on lead in ammunition: outdoor shooting ranges

Guidelines for using lead ammunition at outdoor shooting ranges.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 1 April 2026
• Last updated: 18 June 2026
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  1. 18 June 2026

     Restoring original submitting information content.

  2. 4 June 2026

     Added link to new page and online form for registering outdoor shooting ranges

  3. 1 April 2026

     First published.

This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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UK REACH restriction on lead in ammunition: outdoor shooting ranges

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This guidance sets out the actions for outdoor shooting ranges to allow shooters to continue to use lead ammunition at their ranges.