Should I worry about lead from pellets?

Practical lead exposure from shooting is low if you wash hands after handling pellets, do not eat or smoke while shooting, and use a proper trap so pellets are contained rather than scattered.

Lead-free alloy pellets exist (often called PBA or similar) but most are lighter, faster, and less accurate than lead. For competition and hunting, lead pellets are still the standard. Periodic cleanup of accumulated lead from indoor traps reduces dust exposure. The bigger lead concern is environmental, especially around wetlands; some states require non-lead in specific areas.