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[–] 5 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Additionally, it's low doses. This lead dust isn't going to be causing acute lead toxicity, just slow small buildup resulting in worse decision-making and increased aggression.

If it was going to cause acute toxicity soldiers would have wear respirators when firing. Well, unless it was slow to grow to acute danger.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 week ago

    Reddit's liberal gun owners community talks about this a lot. Anecdotally, a lot of casual shooters have surprisingly high levels, even if they're changing clothes and washing after.

    Seems like just being around it has a strong effect, especially shooting indoors without a mask.

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