RISKS OF LEAD POISONING IN FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS & STUDENTS

[VMI77]

This article describes possible lead poisoning from shooting at indoor ranges.

http://www.utexas.edu/safety/ehs/msds/lead.html

[terryg]

Wow, I have wondered about this before - especially when shooting at ranges with poor ventilation. Unfortunately, it will probably only add fuel to the environmentalist's protest of lead ammunition.

[Crossfire]

They are referencing a study that was done in 1989

OSHA regulations for air quality of indoor ranges are so tight now that I doubt any compliant range offers significant risk to shooters or even to range employees.

[VMI77]

They are referencing a study that was done in 1989

OSHA regulations for air quality of indoor ranges are so tight now that I doubt any compliant range offers significant risk to shooters or even to range employees.

That's good to hear because I prefer indoor ranges.

[terryg]

VMI77 - I was just adjusting to your Avatar!

[VMI77]

VMI77 - I was just adjusting to your Avatar!

Hoil Polloi said it was creepy in juxtaposition to the articles about the Canadian AF Colonel and serial sex killer. As I replied to her, knowing its origins I didn't make that connection. It was intended to be funny and self-deprecating, but if it isn't coming across that way (and no one has said they think it's funny), then, subject to misinterpretation as it is, I think it's better to use something else.

[terryg]

VMI77 - I was just adjusting to your Avatar!

Hoil Polloi said it was creepy in juxtaposition to the articles about the Canadian AF Colonel and serial sex killer. As I replied to her, knowing its origins I didn't make that connection. It was intended to be funny and self-deprecating, but if it isn't coming across that way (and no one has said they think it's funny), then, subject to misinterpretation as it is, I think it's better to use something else.

Yeah, I saw Hoi's comment and, of course, their was my own comment in the 'Anti-gun waitress' thread - which you answered. So then, when I saw you changed it, I was feeling guilty. I didn't mean to pile on in such a way that you felt pressure to change it.

I didn't hate it or anything - but it does remind me of the movie "The Puppet Master'.

[shootthesheet]

Lead test kits are available if anyone suspects dangerous lead levels exist at an indoor firing range. Pointing out their ventilation system isn't adequate before someone hostile does might be appreciated by the owner if you explain why. You might even want to talk to them if the range is small anyway, just to give them warning about what might be headed their way as far as those hostile to anyone owning or shooting guns.

[VMI77]

VMI77 - I was just adjusting to your Avatar!

Hoil Polloi said it was creepy in juxtaposition to the articles about the Canadian AF Colonel and serial sex killer. As I replied to her, knowing its origins I didn't make that connection. It was intended to be funny and self-deprecating, but if it isn't coming across that way (and no one has said they think it's funny), then, subject to misinterpretation as it is, I think it's better to use something else.

Yeah, I saw Hoi's comment and, of course, their was my own comment in the 'Anti-gun waitress' thread - which you answered. So then, when I saw you changed it, I was feeling guilty. I didn't mean to pile on in such a way that you felt pressure to change it.

I didn't hate it or anything - but it does remind me of the movie "The Puppet Master'.

I don't see it as piling on. If I got 9 comments that it was funny and 1 that said creepy I might not change it --though that's a pretty small sample. But assuming that most people aren't going to comment and two different people comment thinking it's creepy (with no one commenting that it is funny), one of them female, then I have to assume a lot more people share that perception. Maybe the small size of the image is a contributing factor, but it doesn't really matter --I don't think any interest is served by using an avatar that may be perceived as creepy.

[Hoi Polloi]

I feel bad, too, but you're a real sport!

Cheers!

[VMI77]

I feel bad, too, but you're a real sport!

Cheers!

You shouldn't feel bad, you should look at it as doing me a favor. If you perceived it as creepy there are probably at least several others who did as well, but didn't say anything. Everyone needs feedback into their self-monitoring programs. Most men need feedback from women to develop their full potential (and not be jerks). Speaking for myself, I've only gotten somewhere near maturity by being married to a good woman who showed me how to be a better man.