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CGSSA Range Cleanups Schedule dates and time to clean up outdoor ranges. If we don't who will? |
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Wanted to FYI everyone on this
My Dad who is retired and in his 80's has always been a avid shooter along with all of us. When he retired it gave him the opportunity to do so more frequently so he was going to his local indoor range 3 times a week.
On a regular check up with his Doc they ran the usual blood tests and both his Doctor and him had quite a shock. His lead levels in his blood were "100" Apparently 0-10 is considered normal. So he had to put off indoor shooting for the last 6 months to allow the lead levels to dissipate. Just an FYI for all, that amount can eventual lead to other health issues you don't want to have in your body so a regular blood test may not be a bad idea if you are a frequent visitor to your local indoor range. |
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I did a research paper on Lead at Indoor Shooting ranges some time ago (Ok a loong time ago) and anyway depending on the ventilation system effectiveness (or lack thereof) ambient air lead levels can often be found at chronically hazardous levels....
I stopped going to my indoor range on weekends after that... .
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Who regulates the fresh air and air change per hour rates? Epa? I do despise the govment but the range does have a responsibility and liability to consumers. I would think also that it would have to have a yearly or biyearly cert
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I thought the same thing too. If anyone knows please let us know.
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i mean when they do lead abatement, they use the same negative air machine with 12" thick hepas as with asbestos abatement AND the people in containment have to wear bunnysuits and hepa masks, honestly it cant be any/much dirtier than an indoor range. I am NOT saying sue the Range. BUT I would bet a jillion dollars that they have some compliance/responsibilty/liabilty to have a good DOCUMENTED ventilation system. All they really need is about 18-20 air changes per hour, doesnt need hepa filtration, just 100% outside air. now if it gets too cold or hot, THAT is a separate issue. picture 40 degree outside air coming in is going to chill the place so they will need to heat it, but ..... maybe they could do 40-60% outside air depending on the volume of shooters.
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We had so many great outdoor ranges at one time close by that were closed mainly due to the politics of shooting. Have to love the non gun folk. |
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F indoor ranges.... Go outside and have some fun.
The range ABSOLUTELY has liability for keeping the environment safe for consumers. If they aren't making an effort to keep the air clean to the best of their ability they are negligent.
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Interesting . Maybe that's why I only went there once .................
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That's assuming his doctor has not advised him to limit his exposure due to a major health risk in the very near future. |
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Thanks for the FYI. No info is bad info.
Should be an eye opener for folks that work (or have worked) at indoor ranges! Might have to see my personal doctor. .
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My sources, the chemist over my shoulder and the mayo clinic website. |
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It's definitely good to get your lead tested now and again. Make sure it's a test with a low threshold - if you see any at all you need to think about what you're doing a bit. Next time your doctor wants to measure your cholesterol tell them you have some lead exposure and just want to keep an eye on it - this worked for me even at Kaiser and the doctor didn't even blink at it. They tests kids now regularly too if you live in an older house, just in case they're finding some old paint chips somehow.
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I always wondered about this. Target Masters in Milpitas has terrible ventilation. In summer it's hot and muggy inside with no air moving.
San Leandro rifle range on the other hand has amazing ventilation. Not sure if the filtration is up to snuff but they're definitly moving cool air around. |
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ask target masters for a Indoor air quality testing results..... if they decline, offer to show them the way of the Bay Area Air Quality Management district
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Lead hygiene for handling solid lead is as simple as either wearing disposable gloves or washing your hands immediately after you are done working and before eating, drinking or smoking. Everyone's heard the four basic safety rules of firearms. I'd suggest that a fifth be considered: 5: Maintain lead hygiene |
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