Does anyone here have their blood checked for lead

[mauler]

Several very active USPSA shooters in Atlanta had elevated lead levels.  Understand these are guys who shoot 2 indoor matches a week, year in-year out.  And the primary range they used wasn't all that well ventilated.   They were also ROs so besides their own lead spray, they were inhaling other shooters' as well. 

That particular range now prohibits un-jacketed rounds for down range "matches".

I asked my doctor and she said that since I had no symptoms of lead poisoning, she couldn't "prescribe" the blood test, at least not and have the insurance company pay for it.  Since my level of shooting participation on the suspect range is rather low, she said it's highly unlikely I would have a problem.

Still, because of the smoke and haze created when shooting lead, I've switched to all jacketed or plated rounds.  On my home range the ventilation is very good, but it's still nice not having to sight through a fog.

Was that Autrey's Armory?

[Ping]

Nope. But my liver tells me I should. All the years I was a armorer and was eating/drinking coffee, etc. and cleaning firearms in the Air Force. Never was mentioned about lead poisoning while serving. Too late now. 

[Solus]

Nope. But my liver tells me I should. All the years I was a armorer and was eating/drinking coffee, etc. and cleaning firearms in the Air Force. Never was mentioned about lead poisoning while serving. Too late now. 

Go get it checked and treated, Ping.  IIRC, there are means to reduce the problem.

[mauler]

Nope. But my liver tells me I should. All the years I was a armorer and was eating/drinking coffee, etc. and cleaning firearms in the Air Force. Never was mentioned about lead poisoning while serving. Too late now. 

You can do a liver cleanse and several other types of detox.  There is also oral chelation.  Let me know if you are interested and I can point you in the right direction.

[tombogan03884]

Ping, talk to a "stoner" ask what he uses to pass a urine test for work.
There are herbal teas in most pharmacies and health food stores that clean liver and kidneys.
But you have to drink a gallon of it and a gallon of water.

[Sponsor]

[rojawe]

They question was about indoor ranges and nothing about reloading and having your blood checked.

[Solus]

They question was about indoor ranges and nothing about reloading and having your blood checked.

You are right.  I just double checked and reloading isn't mentioned at all.

But if you are wise, you won't ignore the advice.   

[1911 Junkie]

They question was about indoor ranges and nothing about reloading and having your blood checked.

Would everyone who may have supplied information other than that specifically requested please apologize. God forbid a topic gets expanded on and people may learn something.

For your answer, Fck no.

[MikeBjerum]

They question was about indoor ranges and nothing about reloading and having your blood checked.

Lead exposure is lead exposure, and my answer goes to all areas of shooting - indoor ranges, outdoor ranges, and reloading.  If you don't like it don't read my responses, but that does not change the situation that carelessness around lead will get you and taking precautions will protect you.

[Ping]

LOL at Tom about talking to a "stoner"!!!  Don't deal with stoners too much these days. Must say I miss them cause they weren't violent. Today they all appear to be pill poppers and meth heads.

Never thought to get it checked tilll reading this topic in the forum. Heck, we (Air Force Armorers) all used to smoke, drink coffee, clean M-16's, GAU's, 870's, M203's, M-60's and Mk 19's. Never even thought about it nor was it ever mentioned. 

Did not learn how to protect against lead exposure till attending the NRA Firearm's Instructor Course last year. Now I know not to wash my hands with warm or hot water. 

I promise the next time I go get a physical I will be sure to tell my physician about my lead exposure and have it checked.