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Simon Reinhold, head of operations at Holt’s Auctioneers in Norfolk, told delegates at the National Gamekeepers’ Organisation conference that the transition away from lead ammunition will have lasting implications for firearms ownership, gun suitability and trade patterns. Reinhold, whose firm handles up to 15,000 firearms annually and is among Europe’s largest auction houses, has used non-lead shot for over 25 years and regularly advises clients preparing for regulatory change.
Reinhold began by highlighting the urgency of adapting to alternative ammunition, not just for compliance but for maintaining the usability and value of older and vintage firearms. “I need to still be able to sell the guns we have on our racks for our clients in the future,” he said. His presentation focused on the main non-lead options available, their limitations and the technical challenges facing shooters and gunmakers.