I am going to throw this out for your consideration. I will be sending this to my representatives in Washington, and other hunter friendly people there. With any luck, we may be able to gain some ground on hunting. Please spread it around to people interested in BP hunting.
A proposal regarding Muzzle loading and Damascus barreled shotguns
When the laws were passed restricting lead shot were put into effect, many older shotguns were made unusable for waterfowl hunting. Muzzle loading shot guns, and other antique shotguns, are unsafe to shoot with substitute shot. Severe damage will result to the firearms, and could cause injury or death.
The numbers of these firearms in the United States are miniscule. I would be surprised if they comprise .001% of guns that would be in the field during the season. The amount of lead shot fired during a season would be negligible. I propose there be a lifting of restrictions on this class of firearm, i.e., antique Damascus barreled, and muzzle loading shotguns for the use of lead for waterfowl.
Please help us restore the use of these fine old firearms to the hunting fields.