Fudd Friday: Is A Shotgun Ammo Crackdown Coming?

Summary

The article warns of a potential widespread crackdown on shotgun ammunition, driven by environmental concerns over lead shot and plastic wads. It highlights the UK's phased ban on lead shot for all hunting and clays by 2029 (starting summer 2026), and notes similar legislative efforts in North America, including California's existing lead shot ban (effective 2019) and recent considerations in Maryland (rejected 2025), Maine, and New York. The author predicts increased costs and potential equipment changes for shotgun owners.