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Thread: How toxic are bullets and shell casings?

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    CGN Ultra frequent flyer Scotty454's Avatar
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    Lol there's a lot wrong with this story. But you'll be fine.

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    Flash back to my younger days used to hold pellet in my mouth when I went on sniping missions( up in trees and on the shed roof ) haven't had any ill effects yet ( or so the voices in my head tell me !) Have known old veterans that have Shrapnel wounds that lived to ripe old ages . Lead dust and old lead paint exposure I think would be more of a concern . How many times did ya chew or suck on you pencil at school ?

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    Youll be fine, just don't do it every day from now on.I used to keep pellets in my mouth as a teenager while out bird and squirrel hunting, and chewed enough lead sinkers while fishing to sink a ship. I don't do either anymore. Ive been tested for lead and everything was fine. Don't worry about it

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    you are expose to more lead with seafood your consume.

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    Lead poisoning -- not from handling bullets/brass. Maybe from smelting and casting lead bullets.. slightly higher possible levels. Shooting on a poorly ventilated indoor range ( vaporized lead) if you do it A LOT.

    Most dangerous... drinking tap water in Michigan or in your century old house with lead plumbing.

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    i can't believe anyone this neurotic could own a firearm ...

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    Don't make a habit of it. You'll live.

    To satisfy my curious nature..........how/why would someone end up with a toothbrush in their pocket?!?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bssaguy View Post
    Lead poisoning -- not from handling bullets/brass. Maybe from smelting and casting lead bullets.. slightly higher possible levels. Shooting on a poorly ventilated indoor range ( vaporized lead) if you do it A LOT.

    Most dangerous... drinking tap water in Michigan or in your century old house with lead plumbing.
    What's a lot ??

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    next time you are at your DR ask for a lead test - in ON it is covered by OHIP
    You will at least get a base line so you can see where you are

    As most others have said, relax........you get more exposure to lead (and tons of other chemicals) than you know

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    I just took a course that implied that when used in conjunction with a firearm, they can prove deadly!

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