Lead shot IS NOT in the same category as lead paint. The hazard of lead paint is twofold: 1) Sanding old surfaces produce lead dust, even if the original lead paint is sealed under several layers of non-lead paint. Inhalation is EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS FOR CHILDREN! 2) Bright paint chips and flakes are naturally attractive items for young children to taste/chew on. I also understand that lead paint chips have a sweet taste (couldn't say personally). Steel shot is quite a bit lighter than lead. If you choose lead, be sure to seal ALL OPENINGS as Rhard suggests. Happy Tunes!
