ESC and FITASC Appeal to the European Gunsmith Industry Regarding Lead Shot Regulation
European Shooting Confederation and the Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC) have issued a joint official letter to the European gunsmith industry regarding the EC’s draft regulation on lead gunshot. While key derogations for clay target shooting have been secured, two remaining unscientific obligations pose a severe financial threat to shooting clubs.
ESC and FITASC Letter to the EC as of April 16th, 2025
Common statement of the European Shooting Confederation (ESC) and the Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC) regarding Commission Regulation’s proposal to restrict the use of lead gunshot in sport shooting.
Amendments proposed jointly by European Shooting Confederation (ESC) and the Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC)
Bioaccessibility of Metals of Lead and Steel Shot and Soils at the Area of Shooting Activity
Bioaccessibility of Metals of Lead and Steel Shot and Soils at the Area of Shooting Activity.
Draft Commission Regulation's amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
Draft Commission Regulation’s amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards lead in ammunition and fishing tackle
ESC and FITASC Letter to the EC as of March 21st, 2025
ESC and FITASC letter to the European Commission regarding Draft Commission Regulation’s amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards lead in ammunition and fishing tackle.
Joint communiqué of the ESC and the FITASC
Joint communiqué of the European Shooting Confederation (ESC) and the Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC) regarding the European Commission Regulation’s proposal to restrict the use of lead gunshot in sport shooting
ESC and FITASC letter to the EC as of March 7th, 2025
ESC and FITASC letter to the European Commission regarding Draft Commission Regulation’s amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards lead in ammunition and fishing tackle
Comment from the ESC and the FITASC
Comment from European Shooting Confederation (ESC) and the Fédération Internationale de Tir aux Armes Sportives de Chasse (FITASC).
Sustainability
The ESC Presidium sustainability working group reports to the Presidium concerning its meetings and activities. Together with Presidium, the group is engaged in:
- monitoring EU initiatives
- addressing global issues
- preserving and improving current social, economic and environmental activities
- gathering information and opinions from the Member Federations
- adopting the requirements of governing sporting bodies, such as the ISSF, IOC (EOC)