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ParadoxSeahorse@lemmy.world to Not The Onion@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 day ago

Safe firearm storage may reduce blood lead levels in children

www.brown.edu

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Safe firearm storage may reduce blood lead levels in children

www.brown.edu

ParadoxSeahorse@lemmy.world to Not The Onion@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 day ago
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Safe firearm storage may reduce pediatric lead exposure in households with guns
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A new study led by epidemiologists at Brown University found that among firearm owners, less safe storage was associated with higher blood lead levels in children.

cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/50832775

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    What do the lead free bullets do to the bore? Lead is one of the more lubricious metals available.

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      It’s fine. Most rounds are jacketed these days anyway, and copper fouling is pretty easy to clean away. Lead is just cheap and easy mass for the same space.

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      Good question

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      I dunno about you but I’ve never thought about sticking bullets up my butt. Until now.

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