Ammunition and Explosives
The state procures ammunition for training and law enforcement operations. Traditional ammunition is lead-based and can potentially cause lead poisoning to wildlife when exposed to this heavy metal. Ammunition manufacturers have developed non-lead-based ammunition as a result of the Department of Fish and Game’s effort to make it illegal to use lead projectiles while hunting in the range of the endangered California condor. This alternative (copper-based ammunition) has been found to be comparable in performance in certain applications, without the potential health effects associated with traditional lead-based ammunition.
The contract listed below offers lead-free ammunition.
Contract Name: Ammunition, New Factory Loaded
Contract ID/Number: 1-21-13-02A
Contract Name: Ammunition, New Factory Loaded
Contract ID/Number: 1-21-13-02B
The following technical and environmental specifications are incorporated in the state's contract(s) and are linked here for informational purposes only.
Ammunition
1305-3762 Ammunition and Explosives Bid SpecificationBUYING TIPS
Look for:
- Non-leaded ammunition that eliminates the possibility of lead exposure when training in indoor firing ranges.
- Non-leaded ammunition that is comparable in performance to traditional ammunition without the associated health risks.