So, how big of a deal is lead exposure from shooting at an indoor range?
I'm not overly concerned; I'm just trying to figure out how pissed off I should be. I had a little extra time the other day and decided to stop by the Shoot Smart indoor range in Benbrook. The young guy running the cash register turned me away from using the range because I dip snuff. He explained it was the company's policy over increased concerns of lead ingestion due to my snuff usage. It was an awkward exchange and seemed so ridiculous I really thought he was just trying to be funny and give me a hard time. Trying to be socially polite, grinned and offered a (hopefully less awkward) funny comment about how my grandmother has been telling me I should quit dipping for over 40 years. Nope, turns out He was dead nuts serious. He would not let me on the range.
I understand the increased lead exposure from firearms, and especially when using an indoor range. I also fully understand the risks of snuff tobacco usage. My Mom and Grandmother really have rode my ass about it for over 40 years. I'm not going to quit either snuff or guns, but it seems I will have to quit patronizing Shoot Smart.
I would love some feedback, thanks in advance.
I'm not overly concerned; I'm just trying to figure out how pissed off I should be. I had a little extra time the other day and decided to stop by the Shoot Smart indoor range in Benbrook. The young guy running the cash register turned me away from using the range because I dip snuff. He explained it was the company's policy over increased concerns of lead ingestion due to my snuff usage. It was an awkward exchange and seemed so ridiculous I really thought he was just trying to be funny and give me a hard time. Trying to be socially polite, grinned and offered a (hopefully less awkward) funny comment about how my grandmother has been telling me I should quit dipping for over 40 years. Nope, turns out He was dead nuts serious. He would not let me on the range.
I understand the increased lead exposure from firearms, and especially when using an indoor range. I also fully understand the risks of snuff tobacco usage. My Mom and Grandmother really have rode my ass about it for over 40 years. I'm not going to quit either snuff or guns, but it seems I will have to quit patronizing Shoot Smart.
I would love some feedback, thanks in advance.