Lessons learned from 33 years of lead shot regulation in Denmark

摘要

During 1978–1992, 210 articles covered the issue of regulating the use of lead shot for hunting and clay target shooting in Denmark. The first regulation of lead shot for clay pigeon shooting which came into force in 1981 did not generate much reaction. The regulation of lead shot for hunting was negotiated in the years 1984–1985, was passed in late 1985, came into force on 1 August 1986, and caused a heavy written response. The total ban on lead shot for all hunting and clay target shooting (prepared during 1991–1992) received little attention in any of the magazines during this period