Lead Pro Aus - Managing the Environmental Clean-

Up of Shooting Ranges in Australia

By Craig Mitchell, Director, Lead Pro Aus Pty Ltd

www.leadproaus.com.au

office@leadproaus.com.au

Lead Pro Aus Pty Ltd specialises in the environmental management, assessment, design,

and surface lead recovery of shooting ranges across Australia.

Craig Mitchell has been involved in the shooting range environmental sector since 2012,

when the original “Green Machine” lead recovery unit (see photo of the "Green Machine")

was acquired and placed into operation. That unit was decommissioned in 2014 as part of

a transition to more advanced, purpose-built recovery systems.

Following extensive online

research, Craig found some

new-generation recovery

machines that had been

custom manufactured in

Wisconsin, USA back in 2007

& 2008. He purchased them

second hand and imported

them into Australia back in

2014. These machines —

known as Lead Miner #1

and Lead Miner #2 —

remain operational today and

are used nationwide to assist

gun clubs in managing surface

lead accumulation safely and

efficiently.

Lead Pro works with clubs,

associations, and regulatory

bodies to help maintain safer,

more sustainable shooting

facilities. Our focus is long-

term environmental

management - ensuring

shooting ranges can continue

operating responsibly into the

future.

Craig’s background combines

practical shooting experience

with over 20 years in

environmental earthmoving

and construction. This

integrated knowledge allows

Lead Pro to approach each site with both operational understanding and environmental

responsibility.

Projects have included major Australian facilities such as:

• Sydney International Shooting Centre

• Large metropolitan and regional clay target

clubs

• National competition venues

Lead Pro provides:

• Surface lead shot recovery

• Wad and clay target clean-up

• Ongoing site management support

• Environmental risk reduction strategies

• ShotStop ballistic curtain supply and

installation through Green Range Pty Ltd

The Lead

Miner

recovery

systems

are

purpose-built to minimise operator exposure,

reduce material handling, and efficiently bag and

prepare lead for licensed recycling.

In addition to lead recovery, Lead Pro supports

shooting ranges in managing contamination

footprints through engineered solutions including

ShotStop curtain systems, which significantly reduce

the spread of shot fall zones and improve ongoing

recoverability.

Our mission is simple:

To help shooting facilities operate safely,

sustainably, and responsibly — protecting both

participants and the surrounding environment.

For further information or consultation, please

contact:

Director: Craig Mitchell

office@leadproaus.com.au

Sharon Mitchell – Chief Operating Officer