Does wearing nitrile gloves while cleaning my guns make a difference for lead exposure
only if you don't wash your hands before you eat
>>64473737Lead is sweet why would i wash my hands and waste the supple flavor?
Yes, but it’s important to know that lead can penetrate the gloves especially if you’re using solvents. Short term cleaning? Likely minimal. Best case? Double up. I’d still proceed as if you weren’t wearing gloves. You still risk exposure when handling the gun but as with anything, make sure you wash your hands afterwards.
I hate you hypochondriac freaks so much. Just stop shooting guns if you're so worried.Shooting FMJ centerfire ammo carries virtually zero risk, almost zero lead is blown back out of the chamber, and a negligible amount is deposited onto the barrel. Notable exception being revolvers with a forcing cone. That black shit on the inside of your gun is just carbon, it's harmless. The gunk on the bottom of your oil pan or the dust on your car's wheels is way more harmful
>>64473714If your levels are too high the only thing that'll bring them down is chelation
>>64473834I have never seen a coal burner that wasn't some bug eyed bitch.
>>64473787>lead can penetrate the gloves"no"
>>64473820
lead exposure comes from lead styphnate in primers
>>64473714Wash your filthy hands with COLD water and dish soap you filthy animal.>leadUnless you're licking the range floor this isn't a issue.
>>64474804so. What does that mean
>>64473737Soap and water doesn't completely remove lead from hands. D-lead or another such chelating soap does a much better job.
>>64473820Primers are mostly made from lead styphante, every shot is vaporizing a nice bit of lead for you.
>>64478685where tho
>>64479475As you seem to have been exposed to enough lead to slow your mental processes I will try to explain clearly. The vaporized lead from the primer exits from the muzzle, and the chamber as the shell ejects, it is then inhaled by the shooter as well as depositing on hands, face, clothes and any exposed surfaces.
>>64479720You're not touching the inside of the barell with your hands, and why would it be on your face. Also going by that pic EVERYONE who ever shot a gun would have lead poisoning.
>>64479734Gas escapes through the back of the gun in semi auto guns (there may be an exception or two that prove the rule) you'll even get some leaded gunsmoke from manual actions when you cycle them. The lead from that gas tends to pool on the hotspots of that picture. Everyone that has shot a gun does have increased lead levels, there are things that make it worse, shooting indoors, very frequently, with a suppressor, drinking or smoking while shooting. Running a case tumbler in your house is bad for everyone you live with if you reload, shooting is fun, but lead sucks.
>>64473787>Best case? Double upAbsolutely under no circumstances should you double up nitrile gloves. The friction wears holes in them allowing pathogens or in your non medical case lead through.>>64473714I always do, at the very least it can't hurt. That being said making sure you only shoot at outdoor ranges or indoor ranges with state of the art ventilation is more important because as other anons have pointed out you breathe it in as you shoot.
>>64479772There's people who shot their entire lives and have normal lead levels.
>>64473714It won’t hurt and you can use D-Lead wipes or solvent on your skin after you’re done cleaning to neutralize any lead residue.>>64479720Shooting indoors is much, much worse for this than shooting outdoors, btw. But if you only shoot a moderate amount of maybe 400-500 rounds per month then you’ll be fine.
>>64473714TLDRThe skin is the largest organ of the body and it absorbs things. Wear cheap ass nitrile gloves while working with chemicals and you wont end up a fucking drooling retard with dementia. OK?
>Exposure increases when it is time for the individual to clean-up, because handling empty casings can result in lead being transferred to the skin, or to clothing and other garments from where it will eventually find its way into the body. The actual cleaning process for the weapon also removes much of the remaining lead in the barrel and lead particulates from other parts of the weapon and transfers it to the cleaner's hands. Oils and solvents used to clean and lubricate weapons cause the natural oils in the skin to evaporate, leaving dry skin and open pores through which the lead can more easily pass>Precautions can be taken both on and off the range to protect shooters, instructors, and their families from the effects of lead poisoning. Administrative controls and good hygiene are two necessary tools. In addition, all shooters and instructors should practice the following "do's and don'ts" of range safety.>Don't smoke on the range: Smoking any type of tobacco products on the range should be prohibited to prevent acceleration of inhaled lead into the blood stream and ingestion of lead transferred from hands to the cigarette, cigar, etc>Don't eat on the range: Lead dust on hands and face can be ingested through contact with food. Airborne lead expelled from the weapon can also contaminate food.>Don't collect fired brass in hats: Many shooters use their hats to collect spent brass; this contaminates the hat with lead particles. When the hat is placed back on the head, the lead is deposited into the hair and absorbed into the skin. Providing boxes for the brass prevents this practice.
>>64483080>Do be aware that hair and clothes are still contaminated: Shooters and firearms instructors should wear an outer garment, such as a jumpsuit or coveralls, or change clothes before going home. Contaminated clothes should not be cleaned by blowing, shaking, or other means that dispense lead into the air. To prevent cross-contamination, range clothes should be washed separately from the family's regular laundry. Families with infants should be particularly careful, since infants are most vulnerable to lead contamination. Changing to clean clothing before leaving the range prevents recontamination of the hands and any contamination of the family vehicle.>Do change shoes before entering residence: Shoes can also transport lead into the home. Shoes should be left at the door to prevent tracking lead onto floors and carpets. As an alternative, disposable shoe coverlets can be used while firing and cleaning, then discarded when leaving the range. Ordinary vacuuming does not remove lead from the home, but redistributes it by blowing it into the air to be inhaled and/or resettled onto the carpet.>Do avoid physical contact with family members until after a shower, shampoo, and change of clothes: Lead can be transferred by casual contact. Family and friends should not be hugged or kissed until after a shower and a change of clothes. Any physical contact should be avoided while the shooter is still in range clothing
>>64483083>>64483080That just makes you wanna never shoot
>>64473714Why are you such a faggot? We used to bite down on lead fishing weights. Don't be a bitch.
