Does anyone know much about the health risks of shooting and reloading? I've been reloading, casting bullets, cleaning guns with cleaning solvent and no gloves, etc. for years. Last year I was diagnosed with cancer and I'm only 35. The surgery and radiation treatment went well and I'll be fine, but it really has me re-thinking my hobby. I've stopped casting, wear latex gloves when cleaning guns, even worry about the spent primer residue when resizing as I know primers contain lead. I have two very young kids and I keep any lead or powder far away from them.
I know I'm probably going overboard and there's no proof as to what caused the cancer, but I have been getting a lot more careful with my health as opposed to my younger attitude that I'm bulletproof.
What precautions do you take when casting, reloading, or cleaning?
Any input is appreciated.
I know I'm probably going overboard and there's no proof as to what caused the cancer, but I have been getting a lot more careful with my health as opposed to my younger attitude that I'm bulletproof.
What precautions do you take when casting, reloading, or cleaning?
Any input is appreciated.