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Lead shot is sometimes legally replaced by non-toxic shot (like steel) primarily because:
Non-toxic shot is mandated in many areas (especially for waterfowl) to prevent lead poisoning in the ecosystem.
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Question: Lead shot is sometimes legally replaced by non-toxic shot (like steel) primarily because:
Answer options:
- Steel is heavier than lead ✅ Lead is poisonous to wildlife and the environment
- Steel shot is cheaper to manufacture
- Lead shot ruins the barrel of the shotgun
Correct answer: Lead is poisonous to wildlife and the environment
Explanation: Non-toxic shot is mandated in many areas (especially for waterfowl) to prevent lead poisoning in the ecosystem.
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