GRL:
Where did you purchase the #8?! $$/#?!
Others:
I think its fair to say that the USEPA, state EPAs/DEPs, etc. are all very well aware of lead. From my perspective, the shooting sports industry is committed to the future use of traditional lead ammunition.
Folks who are forced into shooting steel, just deal with it. However, as I've mentioned earlier, if you shoot steel regularly, I've witnessed the easy transition between steel and lead, but the lead shooters who occasionally shoot steel appear to have some issues.
My belief is that those ranges/clubs that are truly shooting into "waterways" (e.g. rivers, lakes), "protected environments" (e.g. wetlands) or onto properties other than their own, should have reason to be concerned about future oversight and should do whatever they can do to mitigate that shotfall.
Lastly, you just can't hide "something" - someone always seems to stumble onto what you're wanting to hide... best to be upfront and try to fix problems.
regards all,
Jay