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Lead in firearms and ammunition exposure
Lead is a naturally occurring metal that has been used in a wide variety of products, including firearms and ammunition.
Exposure to lead can be harmful to your health.
- Organisation:
- NSW Health
- Topic:
- Environmental health
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- July 2025
- Last reviewed:
- September 2025
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