California Proposition 65
Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to California consumers about significant
exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. These
chemicals can be in the products that Californians purchase, in their homes or workplaces, or that
are released into the environment. By requiring that this information be provided, Proposition 65
enables Californians to make informed decisions about their exposures to these chemicals.
Proposition 65 also prohibits California businesses from knowingly discharging significant amounts
of listed chemicals into sources of drinking water.
Proposition 65 requires California to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. This list, which must be updated at least once a year, has grown to
include approximately 900 chemicals since it was first published in 1987.
Proposition 65 became law in November 1986, when California voters approved it by a 63-37 percent
margin. The official name of Proposition 65 is the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
of 1986.
Springfield Armory® Provides the following general warning:
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead which is known to California
consumers to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Lead Ammunition
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may
result in exposure to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after
exposure.
Caution
You risk injury or death by mishandling firearms. For safety: before handling a firearm read,
understand and follow instructions in the manual provided with firearm. If there is anything you
do not understand, seek advice from someone qualified in safe handling of firearms. Children are
attracted to and can operate firearms that can cause severe injuries or death. Prevent child access
by always keeping guns locked away and unloaded when not in use. If you keep a loaded firearm
where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison.
