According to a recent article published by EHS Daily Advisor, excessive lead exposure can occur at indoor firing ranges in several different ways which can negatively impact their employees. The good news is that this is not a new problem and indoor firing range maintenance and cleaning can easily be implemented to ensure safety is maintained. […]
Best Practices for Preventing Bullet Ricochet at Firing Ranges and Protecting Shooters and Range Employees
Firing ranges provide a controlled environment in which to practice shooting. It’s vital that they are designed to anticipate any issues that could threaten the safety of the shooters and employees. One such consideration which must be considered is how to minimize the risk that bullets will ricochet at unexpected and potentially dangerous angles. What […]
Special Considerations When Changing HEPA Filters to Protect your Firing Range from Lead and Lead Dust
Regardless of whether your shooting range employs a closed-loop or a direct exhaust ventilation filter, federal regulations require the use of a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. The use of these filters is the single best way to capture airborne lead dust particles and prevent the particles from harming range users or employees. High-quality lead-dust […]
Developing an Environmental Stewardship Plan (ESP) for Your Firing Range
An Environmental Stewardship Plan (ESP) is a responsible, legally compliant management plan to conserve our natural resources and sustain our environment. It is a “living document” intended as a long-term management and planning document to be reviewed, at a minimum, annually and revised as appropriate based on implementation experience. Accordingly, the range should consider working closely […]
Firing Range Lead Reclamation Case Study for Law Enforcement Training Facility Located in Lakewood, Colorado
This law enforcement agency took a proactive approach to lead maintenance activities to provide safety to their law enforcement officers who train at the facility. The focus was on lead reclamation and environmental protection Following evaluation of various firms, MT2 was selected based on “Best-Value” pricing, extensive industry experience and is the #1 largest most […]
Two Difficult Lessons Learned by a Firing Range When Selecting the Lowest Bid-Price Lead Reclamation Contractor Without Considering the “Best-Value” Evaluation Criteria.
MT2 Crews restoring a gun range in Wisconsin after bullet lead reclamation
This is a short video of MT2 Crews restoring a gun range in Wisconsin after bullet lead reclamation MT2 is the #1 and Largest Nationwide Professional Environmental Soil Remediation & Firing Range Lead Reclamation Maintenance Contractor for both indoor & outdoor ranges
How a Firing Range can AVOID Lead Fines by Following Easy Protocols
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 […]
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 […]
Protecting Wet Lands and Water Bodies from Shooting Range Activities: Silent Hazards
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”. […]
