Years ago lead poisoning meant being shot down in a gun fight; Today it means someone who touched a painted toy made in China?
Don't be a "leadhead!"
Don't be a "leadhead!"
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Real life lead poisoning from airgunning
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Yup! The US Banned Lead paint almost 40 years ago. Now they Import stuff with the lead paint!
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Speaking of gloves.
If you were to dedicate a pair of white cotton gloves for just loading pellets into your magazine or gun, how long do you think they'd stay white?
If you shoot indoors, examining a shrouded guns outer barrel surface will make you wonder how much of that same dust made it out the muzzle. In that case, you most likely do have lead in your paint
Most of us produce and have enough airguns with lead particulates built up to poison our whole block, let alone yourself or members in the household.
Some people are more susceptible to lead toxicity as well, where less does more, even in children.
-Matt
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"Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing."
We're here cuz we enjoy airguns. The best airgun projectiles are made of lead.
Unless you've been on a Geico commercial, you're aware of the dangers of lead.
Life is a series of calculated risks. Do you enjoy airguns? If yes, there is gonna be lead exposure. That doesn't mean we're all licking the dust off the baffles in our moderators.
This topic comes around every once in awhile, and it goes over as good as it would if I jumped on a motorcycle forum and started talking about how dangerous it is to ride a motorcycle.
We're here cuz we enjoy airguns. The best airgun projectiles are made of lead.
Unless you've been on a Geico commercial, you're aware of the dangers of lead.
Life is a series of calculated risks. Do you enjoy airguns? If yes, there is gonna be lead exposure. That doesn't mean we're all licking the dust off the baffles in our moderators.
This topic comes around every once in awhile, and it goes over as good as it would if I jumped on a motorcycle forum and started talking about how dangerous it is to ride a motorcycle.
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Likewise although I think the lead dust present in the tin of pellets is far less than what we produce upon firing, which is where the REAL danger to over-exposure is, cleaning/handling areas of the gun that collect the dust, imo.
-Matt
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Awareness and simple precautions. Run the case polisher outdoor for instance, throw a dryer sheet in to soak up some of the lead containing schmutz. Numero Uno for airguns. Wash your hands!!!
Often, and always after handling pellets or slugs. Glove up for cleaning jobs, I use a lot of nitrile gloves. Habit I suppose, I wrench on stuff and then wear a suit the next day, black fingernails are unacceptable. Hung up the suits and sport jackets, I still like nice looking hands. One does not get a second chance at a first impression.
Often, and always after handling pellets or slugs. Glove up for cleaning jobs, I use a lot of nitrile gloves. Habit I suppose, I wrench on stuff and then wear a suit the next day, black fingernails are unacceptable. Hung up the suits and sport jackets, I still like nice looking hands. One does not get a second chance at a first impression.
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Not really. Everyone knows that riding 200mph in an urban area is dangerous. However, people do not know how easy it is to get contaminated with lead from shooting/doing chrony job indoors. That is the purpose I created this topic. It is not about leaving airgunning behind. It is about conscious and safe cultivation of our hobby.
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I’m confused. So because we like airguns we should not want to hear information about exposure to a related neurotoxin? I for one am glad this was brought up here and not in a health forum where I wouldn’t see it.
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I generally have not.
The lead is on my fingertips and palms, surely. I was my hands thoroughly immediately after any swaging session.
I’m sure there are plenty of surfaces in my garage and reloading bench that are contaminated.
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Do copper pellets eliminate lead exposure?
Hi, I have been using JSB lead free .22 pellets with my PCP rifle, but they're quite expensive (at least $30 for 200). I came across copper plated pellets while looking for an alternative that would still prevent lead exposure. They're about half the price, but I'm not sure if they would...
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I live on a flood plane and as such the woods in my back yard has a ton of wild life. Is it dangerous to the environment if I'm constantly shooting lead pellets into the ground where all the animals are foraging? Over the years I have unloaded a bunch of tins. Whats the scoop?
www.airgunnation.com Lead free pest control.
Some while ago, my wife and I decided to do what we could to make my airgun hobby lead-free, to cut down on the lead and its by-products inside our home, as well as out in the wide, wild world, where lead pollution already is a huge problem. Since I shoot primarily with pumpers and CO2 airguns...
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I picked up a Crown last month, my first new airgun in several years. I've owned maybe 10 different airguns over the years, multipump, springers, and a few PCP. So I'm not new to airguns. I was switching between the standard barrel liner and heavy slug liner when I realized everything inside...
www.airgunnation.com Lead Dust
I was cleaning my Impact and Wildcat this last weekend and noticed a pretty good build up of lead dust inside the shroud and moderator. It got me thinking if I should really be shooting these guns in my basement if the barrels are spewing lead particles all over the place. Anybody else have this...
www.airgunnation.com Lead pellets in mouth.
Ok. So who have put lead pellets in their mouths before and is it a concern? 15 years ago I used to put lead pellets .177 crosman pointed pellets in my mouth while hunting cause back then my gun didn't have a mag and have to single load. So to do quick shot, I put pellets under my tongue. After...
www.airgunnation.com Lead won't penetrate your skin - BUT
Got some of this stuff today. Better safe than sorry I guess. It's true that lead won't penetrate your skin - BUT - your skin (i.e. hands) can carry lead into your body through your mouth, your eyes, etc. Like I said, better safe than sorry! Got it...
www.airgunnation.com Are Lead Pellets "Non-Toxic"?
Hello! I've been doing a little research about hunting on public land in my area, and everywhere I look it says "Only Non-toxic shot allowed". I assumed they were talking about shotguns, but I didn't see any yes or no answers after some time of googling (Great verb :D). I have seen the warnings...
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I can guess. I would be interested which states or municipalities have gone or are going down this road to tyranny.
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Recently ordered a HW50s Hunter with vortex scope from AOA for indoor and backyard. Will there be any health concerns for shooting it into a rimfire trap in my basement? Have there been studies for springers and lead dust?
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The ability to have honest discussion is simply above some people. Fear causes a defensive reaction and this has been nurtured in our society. Any discussion is viewed as a debate. Any precaution is viewed as an infringement. Any criticism is viewed as an attack. Any attempt at logic is ignored. Any attempt at understanding is viewed as weakness.
We as a society have been trained to avoid honest discourse on any topic. We must take sides and be adversarial. It is the mandate of our tribe.
It has gotten to the point we can't even talk honestly about dust without the partisans sounding the battle cry.
We as a society have been trained to avoid honest discourse on any topic. We must take sides and be adversarial. It is the mandate of our tribe.
It has gotten to the point we can't even talk honestly about dust without the partisans sounding the battle cry.
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So is that the reason when you try to make a New Thread, you get the Prompt: "Is this already being discussed"? Who Knew?You got nothing new here buddy.
Do copper pellets eliminate lead exposure?
Hi, I have been using JSB lead free .22 pellets with my PCP rifle, but they're quite expensive (at least $30 for 200). I came across copper plated pellets while looking for an alternative that would still prevent lead exposure. They're about half the price, but I'm not sure if they would...
Is shooting lead pellets safe for the enviornment?
I live on a flood plane and as such the woods in my back yard has a ton of wild life. Is it dangerous to the environment if I'm constantly shooting lead pellets into the ground where all the animals are foraging? Over the years I have unloaded a bunch of tins. Whats the scoop?
Lead free pest control.
Some while ago, my wife and I decided to do what we could to make my airgun hobby lead-free, to cut down on the lead and its by-products inside our home, as well as out in the wide, wild world, where lead pollution already is a huge problem. Since I shoot primarily with pumpers and CO2 airguns...
Lots of lead dust(?!)
I picked up a Crown last month, my first new airgun in several years. I've owned maybe 10 different airguns over the years, multipump, springers, and a few PCP. So I'm not new to airguns. I was switching between the standard barrel liner and heavy slug liner when I realized everything inside...
Lead Dust
I was cleaning my Impact and Wildcat this last weekend and noticed a pretty good build up of lead dust inside the shroud and moderator. It got me thinking if I should really be shooting these guns in my basement if the barrels are spewing lead particles all over the place. Anybody else have this...
Lead pellets in mouth.
Ok. So who have put lead pellets in their mouths before and is it a concern? 15 years ago I used to put lead pellets .177 crosman pointed pellets in my mouth while hunting cause back then my gun didn't have a mag and have to single load. So to do quick shot, I put pellets under my tongue. After...
Lead won't penetrate your skin - BUT
Got some of this stuff today. Better safe than sorry I guess. It's true that lead won't penetrate your skin - BUT - your skin (i.e. hands) can carry lead into your body through your mouth, your eyes, etc. Like I said, better safe than sorry! Got it...
Are Lead Pellets "Non-Toxic"?
Hello! I've been doing a little research about hunting on public land in my area, and everywhere I look it says "Only Non-toxic shot allowed". I assumed they were talking about shotguns, but I didn't see any yes or no answers after some time of googling (Great verb :D). I have seen the warnings...
Lead Free
I can guess. I would be interested which states or municipalities have gone or are going down this road to tyranny.
Concerns for indoor shooting???
Recently ordered a HW50s Hunter with vortex scope from AOA for indoor and backyard. Will there be any health concerns for shooting it into a rimfire trap in my basement? Have there been studies for springers and lead dust?
And on and on, ad nauseum.
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You got nothing new here buddy.
Do copper pellets eliminate lead exposure?
Hi, I have been using JSB lead free .22 pellets with my PCP rifle, but they're quite expensive (at least $30 for 200). I came across copper plated pellets while looking for an alternative that would still prevent lead exposure. They're about half the price, but I'm not sure if they would...
Is shooting lead pellets safe for the enviornment?
I live on a flood plane and as such the woods in my back yard has a ton of wild life. Is it dangerous to the environment if I'm constantly shooting lead pellets into the ground where all the animals are foraging? Over the years I have unloaded a bunch of tins. Whats the scoop?
Lead free pest control.
Some while ago, my wife and I decided to do what we could to make my airgun hobby lead-free, to cut down on the lead and its by-products inside our home, as well as out in the wide, wild world, where lead pollution already is a huge problem. Since I shoot primarily with pumpers and CO2 airguns...
Lots of lead dust(?!)
I picked up a Crown last month, my first new airgun in several years. I've owned maybe 10 different airguns over the years, multipump, springers, and a few PCP. So I'm not new to airguns. I was switching between the standard barrel liner and heavy slug liner when I realized everything inside...
Lead Dust
I was cleaning my Impact and Wildcat this last weekend and noticed a pretty good build up of lead dust inside the shroud and moderator. It got me thinking if I should really be shooting these guns in my basement if the barrels are spewing lead particles all over the place. Anybody else have this...
Lead pellets in mouth.
Ok. So who have put lead pellets in their mouths before and is it a concern? 15 years ago I used to put lead pellets .177 crosman pointed pellets in my mouth while hunting cause back then my gun didn't have a mag and have to single load. So to do quick shot, I put pellets under my tongue. After...
Lead won't penetrate your skin - BUT
Got some of this stuff today. Better safe than sorry I guess. It's true that lead won't penetrate your skin - BUT - your skin (i.e. hands) can carry lead into your body through your mouth, your eyes, etc. Like I said, better safe than sorry! Got it...
Are Lead Pellets "Non-Toxic"?
Hello! I've been doing a little research about hunting on public land in my area, and everywhere I look it says "Only Non-toxic shot allowed". I assumed they were talking about shotguns, but I didn't see any yes or no answers after some time of googling (Great verb :D). I have seen the warnings...
Lead Free
I can guess. I would be interested which states or municipalities have gone or are going down this road to tyranny.
Concerns for indoor shooting???
Recently ordered a HW50s Hunter with vortex scope from AOA for indoor and backyard. Will there be any health concerns for shooting it into a rimfire trap in my basement? Have there been studies for springers and lead dust?
And on and on, ad nauseum.
It seems to be a topic that many airgunners are interested in discussing.
If the discussion is one that causes angst for you the solution is simple. Just click your index finger on the mouse and it disappears. Computers are awesome!
If it's any consolation I feel the same about the threads on the Notos. On and on ad nauseum. Still if guys want to discuss it I feel they should be able to do that without criticism or interference.
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Tell that to the ones that Make the rules. Maybe they can open a New Category. "The BRB Thread"! LOL
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You sound waxinated. The plandemic was for the clot shot not the other way around. Look up the negative side affects for the experimental injection from the prominent drug company because it fills a page.
My wife and I didn't get waxed with the clot shot, We never caught the C, and my DNA is still 100% human. However I wish I hadn't compromised and wore masks back in the beginning of the plan, which obviously can't stop a viras because of many reasons.
If you're brave enough do the research on alternate media go ahead and be prepared to injest truth. If you heed the mainstream media you're accepting a false narrative.
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That's an awesome idea! An "Airgun Safety" section. Where guys can discuss the various aspects of airgun safety considerations without the interference of those who have no interest in it!
...Or we could just respect each other's opinions on the regular section. Either way would be great!
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