Open firing ranges pose greater risks to health than expected. Many assume that the winds blow the lead laden smoke away — and they are right — keeping the immediate area around the firing range clear of lead-laden dust, smoke and particulates. Their mistake is believing that the problem is “gone with the wind”. […]
Indoor Firing Ranges (as well as Outdoor Ranges) Can be a Danger to Shooters
Most gun ranges do their part to try keeping the firing range lead cleaned, and there are some things each shooter should do during and after they’re done at the range. These include: Keep an eye on the range’s ventilation yourself. If your gun is smoking or the air doesn’t smell clean […]
Protecting Wildlife from Lead resulting in Shooting Range Activities
Spent lead from outdoor shooting ranges is oftentimes available to wildlife and this has harmful effects. In fact, the Arizona Game and Fish Department says this is the leading cause behind the death of the endangered California Condors in their Arizona-California re-introductory program. However, even if they weren’t endangered, harming them will still result in […]
Lead Reclamation from Firing Ranges in Wetlands and Watersheds
Protecting Wet Lands and Water Bodies from Shooting Range Activities Concern over lead poisoning in wetland environments is growing. Lead poisoning of waterfowl, including eagles, condors, swans, and loons, has given rise to a number of environmental actions by states and national agencies in the last couple of decades. Lead shot for hunting waterfowl was banned […]
The Responsibility of Protecting Police Officers from Lead at Firing Ranges
Each day police officers around the world put themselves in harm’s way to protect and serve the public. In return, we should make every effort to safeguard those who wear the uniform. A little known health risk that law enforcement professionals face every day is lead poisoning. In order to properly use their firearms, […]
Environmental Soil Remediation: Lead Does Not Wash Away; Firing Range Maintenance and Lead Reclamation Service
Lead does not wash away and can cause permanent problems with health, behavior, and learning. Some signs of health issues are high blood pressure, kidney damage, and fertility problems. Proper protection guidelines need strict adherence, to prevent lead from entering the human body. When dealing with contaminated land, Extensive clean-up and disposal requirements are […]
James Barthel President of MT2 Calls for Firing Range Lead Hazardous Waste Initiatives Based on Federal Grand Jury Indictments Against South Carolina Firing Range Contractor for EPA Lead Hazardous Waste Violations.
PR Newswire Arvada, Co. September 8, 2016 Recently the EHS Daily Advisor reported on the recent 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 […]
Indoor Firing Range Cleaning: Things to Consider for Health & Safety Plan (HASP) for Clean-up of Lead from Gun Ranges
Indoor firing ranges can be a wonderful additional feature of your gun range, whether as a compliment to an outdoor range or a standalone site. However, the proper handling and disposal of lead is one of the most important things to consider, if not the most important. Furthermore, as an indoor range, lead maintenance […]
Indoor Firing Range Lead Cleaning and the Health Risks of Lead Poisoning
Each day many people breathe an extremely harmful poison into their bodies without fully realizing what they have inhaled. In recent decades we have learned just how dangerous lead poisoning is for children and adults alike. Lead is present in especially large quantities at firing ranges, especially cleaning lead at indoor firing ranges where […]
Indoor Firing Range Cleaning | Pre-Cleaning Strategies for Indoor Gun Ranges
Focusing on cleaning procedures and adhering to regulations is important, but thinking ahead by adopting methods or designs while following procedures may serve to keep the range cleaner during the periods between professional indoor firing range lead remediation work. With the health risks of lead poisoning, all efforts to reduce any chance of an […]
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