Actually lead exposure mainly comes from hot gases vaporizing exposed lead at the base of the bullet and cleaning guns without using gloves. Inhalation of lead vapor as well as oral ingestion are the two major routes for lead to enter the body. Jacketed rounds with covered bases offer virtually no lead exposure to the shooter. You are correct lead exposure from the primer is minimal.
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Actually lead exposure mainly comes from hot gases vaporizing exposed lead at the base of the bullet and cleaning guns without using gloves. Inhalation of lead vapor as well as oral ingestion are the two major routes for lead to enter the body. Jacketed rounds with covered bases offer virtually no lead exposure to the shooter. You are correct lead exposure from the primer is minimal.
Beren
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If you can, find a baby sitter. It'll make things that much easier on all three of you.
My personal opinion is that children are of no use at a range until they begin showing a desire to gather shiny objects. You may then bring them to the range to gather brass for you. Yes, I'm kidding.
My personal opinion is that children are of no use at a range until they begin showing a desire to gather shiny objects. You may then bring them to the range to gather brass for you. Yes, I'm kidding.
streakr
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Males are missing half of one chromosome; that missing part contains genes that code for GOOD JUDGEMENT!!!
Tell him NO, Hell NO and Forget It!
What a dope! [This comes from a male who teaches genetics at a medical school]
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Tell him NO, Hell NO and Forget It!
What a dope! [This comes from a male who teaches genetics at a medical school]
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I agree with most of the responses, not a good idea considering the noise and lead pollution. Trying to fit a little guy with ear plugs isn't a good idea because how do you know they are working? what if they aren't in all the way, there's no way to know as they can't talk to you and tell you. Babys always have their hands in thier mouth too and with all that lead flying around, again another really bad idea.
I can't recommend a minimum age, but I can recommend that the muffs or plugs gotta fit and that said person must be able to comprehend and understand the 4 rules and then its probably ok to bring them shooting.
I can't recommend a minimum age, but I can recommend that the muffs or plugs gotta fit and that said person must be able to comprehend and understand the 4 rules and then its probably ok to bring them shooting.
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