photo source: Shutterstock Owning and operating a gun range is a rewarding and enjoyable business. Teaching the shooting public proper gun handling and safety is an important undertaking and can ultimately save lives. The range owner’s responsibility is very broad and encompasses both the patrons and the employees of the business. Without following the […]
The Skinny on Respirators, Fit-Testing, Beards in Lead Contaminated Environments and Tips on Ventilation Air Filters for an Indoor Gun Range
Respirator for beards Lead can be absorbed by firing range workers in several ways. If we breathe it in, it is absorbed into the blood stream from the lungs. It can be absorbed from the mucous membranes of the nose, mouth, and eyes. Because of this we need to make sure that the workplace is […]
MT2 Sponsors Exhibit at the 2017 ILEETA Conference
As an organization, ILEETA is committed to the reduction of law enforcement risk through the enhancement of training for criminal justice practitioners. Fully committed to the saving of lives through the development and delivery of high quality training. Committed to the safety and security of our fellow citizens, and improved understanding between society and the criminal […]
Environmental Remediation at the Lead Superfund Site in East Chicago
The city of East Chicago was declared a Superfund site, nearing the top of the list of the worst contaminated sites in the Unites States in 2009. Earlier in February, the new governor declared a state of emergency for the Superfund Site in East Chicago, which has been shown to be contaminated by exorbitantly high […]
MT2 Announces Firing Range Safeguard and Security Protocols in Response to Brass Scam and Hazardous Waste Indictment News Reports.
Recently the EHS Daily Advisor reported on the Grand Jury ruling by the Department of Justice United States Attorney District of South Carolina Office. The owner of a now-defunct Firing Range services South Carolina company that hauled away lead waste from more than 100 firing ranges in 16 states has been indicted by a grand […]
Brownfield Remediation for Commercial Development with Contaminated Soil Remediation
Interest in remediating brownfield sites into useful commercial developments is growing, but the high costs of remediation remain a factor. Some owners of brownfield sites are mothballing their land until new technologies are developed, or the cost of remediation decreases; concerns with this approach is the risk of contamination entering the water system through rain […]
MT2 Establishes Hotline to Support Army National Guard Mandated Deadline for the Immediate Prohibition of Guard Firing Range Activity Due to Severe Lead Issues
News story reported January 18, 2017 In a story from the Oregonian on December 13, 2016, it was reported that the National Guard is halting all community events in armories across the country to address severe lead issues. Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Kadavy, Director of the Army National Guard, wrote in his Dec. 6 […]
Do You Recognize the Early-Warning Signs That Your Firing Range is Contaminated with Lead?
Early warning signs that indicate the possible contamination of a firing range may not appear obvious. Yes, there is the puff of smoke after the discharge of weapon which is usually swept away down range by the employment of an effective air system. In open ranges, the winds serve the same purpose. But that […]
Do You Recognize the Early-Warning Signs That Your Firing Range is Contaminated with Lead? Protect Your Shooters and Employees
Firing Ranges and Lead Contamination Lead bullets go with firing ranges like wooden spoons go with kitchens — both have been around and used for a long, long time. However, firing ranges have a unique responsibility in gun range lead clean-up to prevent overexposure to lead, which both the EPA and OSHA deem a hazardous […]
Understanding How Lead at Shooting Ranges Presents an Opportunity for the Firing Range to Protect their Shooters and Employees
Both the Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies and the Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics survey found that there are about 461,000 police officers in America today. These officers must train at shooting ranges, which could potentially place them at risk of lead poisoning. While most people are aware that high-velocity lead may […]
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