Non-lead ammo requires

costly natural resources

On Feb. 21, Assemblyman Kevin Mullin sponsored AB 3071 prohibiting the sale and use of ammunition not lead-free certified at both indoor and outdoor sport ranges.

This bill is extremely misguided. Having been a target sportsman for 30 years and participated in target sports at many ranges, I’ve observed that today’s indoor ranges have powerful ventilation systems minimizing lead exposure. Outdoor ranges benefit from natural breezes, which minimize lead exposure for range participants.

What about cost? Non-lead ammunition is more expensive to manufacture due to use of more costly natural resources leading to higher purchase prices. This creates a financial discriminatory bias against lower- and middle-income gun owners who want to legally practice target proficiency and exercise their Second Amendment rights.

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Michael Gordon

San Jose

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