RustyShackelford
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I read a great detailed article online about the serious problem of lead exposure & labor/safety issues at US gun ranges, gun shops.
This link to the media site: www.seattletimes.com . The in depth story; Loaded With Lead 10/17/2014 discussed the toxic & dangerous fumes that come with working in the shooting sports industry. The reporters also found that many gun ranges & pistol clubs had OSHA, www.OSHA.gov problems or didn't meet state health-labor standards.
A few ranges & locations had no formal checks or safety/air quality inspections.
The Seattle Times article wasn't anti-gun or slanted IMO. It seemed to stress the necessity for gun range owners or private clubs to take precautions or be aware of the serious health risks involved with extended exposure to lead & other toxic substances.
If you own a gun range or work at a gun shop/gun range, I highly suggest you read this Seattle Times article & get a full medical check-up.
Most of the ranges in my metro area are clean, well run & have proper ventilation but I've seen other places that were not safe to work in.
Rusty
This link to the media site: www.seattletimes.com . The in depth story; Loaded With Lead 10/17/2014 discussed the toxic & dangerous fumes that come with working in the shooting sports industry. The reporters also found that many gun ranges & pistol clubs had OSHA, www.OSHA.gov problems or didn't meet state health-labor standards.
A few ranges & locations had no formal checks or safety/air quality inspections.
The Seattle Times article wasn't anti-gun or slanted IMO. It seemed to stress the necessity for gun range owners or private clubs to take precautions or be aware of the serious health risks involved with extended exposure to lead & other toxic substances.
If you own a gun range or work at a gun shop/gun range, I highly suggest you read this Seattle Times article & get a full medical check-up.
Most of the ranges in my metro area are clean, well run & have proper ventilation but I've seen other places that were not safe to work in.
Rusty