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Article: Shooters Encouraged To Use Nonlead Bullets: Event highlights dangers to California condor.
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- The Monterey County Herald (Monterey, CA)
- Article date:
- October 5, 2006
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Byline: Kevin Howe
Oct. 5--Regular or unleaded? Big game hunters in Monterey County will get a chance to try ammunition using nonlead bullets free of charge this month, courtesy of a coalition of wildlife organizations, state and federal agencies, hunters, shooters and ammunition manufacturers.
A "Non-Lead Ammunition Shooting Event and BBQ Lunch" will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Monterey County Swiss Rifle Club on La Gloria Road, just outside Soledad. Participants are asked to bring their own rifles and lead bullet ammunition for comparison shooting, along with adequate ear and eye protection. While supplies last, approximately 10 ...