Submitting information about lead in outdoor shooting ranges
Outdoor shooting ranges must submit certain information to the relevant enforcing authority at least every 3 years
Applies to England
Outdoor shooting ranges must submit the following information to the relevant enforcing authority at least every 3 years, or when the information changes:
- name, address, and Ordnance Survey grid reference of the outdoor shooting range
- name and contact details of the person responsible for safety at the outdoor shooting range
- declaration confirming that action has been taken to reduce the risks arising from this use, to ruminants and grazing wildlife, soil, and water, as far as is reasonably practicable
For shooting ranges in England, use this online form:
For ranges in Scotland, contact SEPA. For ranges in Wales, contact Natural Resources Wales.
If you send the information before 1 April 2028, your outdoor shooting range will be allowed uninterrupted use of lead projectiles (other than shot) when the transition period ends.
The relevant enforcing authority will establish, publish and maintain a list of sites that have submitted the required information. The location of those lists will be announced.
An outdoor shooting range may be removed from the list and the restriction enforced if it is subsequently identified that:
- action has not been taken to reduce the risk to ruminants and grazing wildlife (including wild birds), soil, and water, so far as is reasonably practicable
- the required information has not been re-submitted within 3 years, or kept up to date