Sasha’s International Inc. articles

During the current COVID-19 crisis, we are constantly reminded to wear our mask and wash our hands.  If you are a gun hobbyist, this should also be practiced when visiting the shooting range.

Exposure to lead dust and fumes at the firing range can present a potential health risk to shooters, firearm instructors, other range employees and their families.  There are many ways you may be exposed to lead dust while shooting:

• Exploding primers containing lead styph

Waste antifreeze, also called engine coolant often contains heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and chromium in high enough levels to make it a regulated hazardous waste. A study performed by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) determined that approximately 40% of used antifreeze would be considered a hazardous waste due to elevated levels of lead (ASTM document STP 1192 “Engine Coolant Testing,” 1993).