Lead shot and bullets

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Lead has been found in venison harvested with lead shot or bullets. An estimated 10 million hunters and their families, as well as those who obtain venison from food pantries, are considered to be at risk for lead ingestion from this source (Hunt et al. 2009). Lead shot and bullets also affect wildlife populations. 

Recently, there has been a growing public concern about the potential negative environmental and health effects of range operations. In particular, the public is concerned about potential risks associated with the historical and continued use of lead shot and bullets at outdoor ranges. 

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