Municipal firing ranges, including those used for law enforcement training and not open to the public, need to have a lead remediation plan. While the Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) doesn’t approve shooting ranges or lead management on the ranges, the agency is concerned about it. The federal agency created the report, “Best Management Practices for Lead at Outdoor […]
Law Enforcement Officers Are Safer Because of Proper Gun Range Cleaning
Even though the construction industry completely banned the use of lead in 1977, and state health reports from the 1960s warned of lead poisoning due to working in gun ranges, law enforcement officers across the country remain exposed to dangerous levels of lead at shooting ranges that fall far short of passing OSHA standards. […]
Annual Gun Range Cleaning; Good For The Earth, Good For Business
Lead poisoning and exposure in gun ranges, both indoor and outdoor, is a serious issue. You won’t find it on any newspaper’s front page, but lead buildup in firing ranges can be a serious problem. Not many people realize just how much lead shot is spent at shooting ranges annually. Spent lead shot builds up […]
MT2 Announces Special Program Focused on Law Enforcement in Response to Latest Seattle Times News Headline: “Toxic Ranges Win Federal Contracts”
On April 13, 2015 the Seattle Times reported. “To train their officers, federal law-enforcement agencies have awarded contracts to contaminated commercial gun ranges, riling unions and sparking calls for reform.” In the investigative series they report, “Dirty gun ranges are a source of toxic lead poisoning. Employees at gun ranges, as well as […]
The Importance Of Lead Shot Reclamation at Firing Ranges
Spending an afternoon at a shooting range is one of the many past times gun owners enjoy. However, ranges aren’t just for gun enthusiasts. Professional shooters, hunters, and law enforcement personnel routinely come to firing ranges to practice and hone their skill. As such, a firing range sees much lead fly on a daily […]
Shooting Range Remediation Methods
It’s a fun day when you hop in the car with your prized guns and head to the shooting range for the day. But have you ever thought about what happens to all those rounds you fire off? Shooting Range Remediation is very important to the environment and to society. Let’s take a look at why […]
MT2 leads battle to protect over NYPD officers at their firing range training facility
New York Police Department Celebrates Major Financial Investment in Rodman’s Neck Firing Range. In a recent news story from The Bronx Times, it was reported that a major financial investment is being made at the Rodman’s Neck facility and the NYPD. In an ongoing project since 2006, the City of New York has contracted MT2 […]
Why Focus On Gun Range Lead Cleanup First–and Business Second
Lead is an unavoidable material at a gun range. Bullets leave the firearm at such a high speed that dust is bound to emit into the air and surrounding environment without any visual indicators. Many people do not know the risks it poses when overexposed to this commonly misunderstood material. The results are something […]
Do Not Neglect Firing Range Maintenance
Safety is the most important concern for everyone who visits a firing range. In order to ensure a safe experience regular firing range maintenance is a necessity. Firing ranges face increasing scrutiny for the effect they have on the environment. A key aspect of maintaining a firing range is the recovery of lead from the soil, and minimizing the […]
Shooting Range Cleanup is Part of Gun Safety
With gun safety being a hot topic in the news, it stands to reason that people are also looking at shooting range safety. Care and maintenance of indoor and outdoor ranges each have their own special requirements. Making certain your range has the best available cleanup solution is a primary concern for an operator. […]
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