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Air Gun Home Forum Index » General Air Gun Questions and Topics » lead poisoning    View previous topic :: View next topic  lead poisoning   Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 12:09 pm LMR Member Joined: 29 Mar 2010 Posts: 37 I see it all over the tins about lead dangers and was wondering if anyone has heard of people that had problems handling pellets? _________________ I couldn't figure out why the ball was getting bigger, then it hit me.   Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 12:34 pm fritz Silver Status Member Joined: 25 Nov 2008 Posts: 2442 Location: New Jersey- outside of Philadelphia Only the ones eating boogers while shooting. Keep your fingers out of your mouth and wash hands... etc. You'll be fine. _________________ "I never set out to be wierd, it was always everyone else who called me it" -Frank Zappa Speed is impressive, accuracy is deadly. It's not that I'm not a people person, it's just that I'm not a stupid people person.   Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 1:07 pm LMR Member Joined: 29 Mar 2010 Posts: 37 fritz wrote: Only the ones eating boogers while shooting. Keep your fingers out of your mouth and wash hands... etc. You'll be fine. What do ya mean! A good snack readily available. _________________ I couldn't figure out why the ball was getting bigger, then it hit me.   Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 11:57 pm AirGunEric Site Admin Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 6929 Location: "Out There" Nuthin' says "Good Times" like gray teeth and brain cancer! _________________ ` I'd say "I care." But I'd be lying. Canadian Airgun Supplier: http://www.scopesandammo.com/storefront   Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 8:06 am fritz Silver Status Member Joined: 25 Nov 2008 Posts: 2442 Location: New Jersey- outside of Philadelphia I doubt lead is really that hazardous, think how many people cast bullets, shoot airguns, rimfire, etc. That's a lot of contact with lead. As long as you do it properly there are no dangers. _________________ "I never set out to be wierd, it was always everyone else who called me it" -Frank Zappa Speed is impressive, accuracy is deadly. It's not that I'm not a people person, it's just that I'm not a stupid people person.   Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 9:11 am AirGunEric Site Admin Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 6929 Location: "Out There" It's lead finding it's way into your bloodstream that causes problems. As long as you aren't licking lead-paint walls, sucking your thumb after casting some sabots or inhaling excessive amounts of lead dust, it's unlikely there will ever be any sort of issue- just wash your hands after fondling pellets (or bullets, whatever) and you'll likely die of old age before there's anything to worry about. _________________ ` I'd say "I care." But I'd be lying. Canadian Airgun Supplier: http://www.scopesandammo.com/storefront   Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 10:09 am Slavia Moderator Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 4382 Location: Waseca, Minnesota, USA Wash your hands after shooting, and don't eat/smoke while handling lead - you'll be fine. Most of the concerns I've read about center on airborne lead dust at indoor shooting ranges, and that can be mitigated with proper ventilation. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5423a1.htm Here are some Swedes that cite a much lower risk for airgunners than powder burners: http://www.springerlink.com/content/h67rh476p5p3666q/ This is a pretty good resource: http://www.odcmp.com/Programs/LeadMgtGuide.pdf _________________ ¡Listo! ¡Apunte! ¡Fuego! lead poisoning     Air Gun Home Forum Index » General Air Gun Questions and Topics You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum All times are GMT - 5 Hours   Page 1 of 1   All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First  Select a forum Main Forums----------------AirGunHome Q&AGeneral Air Gun Questions and TopicsPicture GalleryTarget Shooting: Casual, Fun and CompetitionHunting, Pest Control, Varminting People/Events/Airgun Issue Discussion----------------Introduce YourselfThe BS TopicClubs/Events/Regional/Political Airgun Issues Maintenance, Modification and Reviews----------------RiflesPistolsAntique, Collector and Novelty AirgunsBB GunsPellets/AmmoOpticsAccessoriesAirgun Smithing Buy, Sell or Trade Forums----------------For SaleWant to Buy   Note: If you are seeing "Please enter your username and password to log in." Your browser cookies have been reset or you need to register to access the topic in question. Use the 'Register' button near the top left of this page. Click Here for AirGunHome.com Main Page Powered by phpBB © 2001-2004 phpBB Group Partial Styling Supplied by Vjacheslav Trushkin Themes Database.