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Re: Minnesota Lead Ban and High School Trap

PostPosted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:54 am
by bstrawse
Markemp wrote:
jdege wrote:But banning lead shot? It's a proposal that indicates severe ignorance about what the actual problem is.


Mr Strawser, what is the MNGOC's position on this bill?

Here is some interesting info. Non-lead primers are a thing too. Is this proposed law also requiring non-lead primers along with the steel shot?

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP ... azards.pdf
https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/oee/oii/docs ... tsheet.pdf
Recovering lead bullets from
traps and emptying bullet trays can release dust
into the air and contaminate hands. Handling spent
cartridges and cleaning firearms can do the same.

Lead dust and fumes emitted into the air are a
hazard. A building’s regular HVAC system may not
adequately remove airborne lead particles and these
particles can be inhaled. Lead dust can also settle on
food, water, cloths, shoes, nearby surfaces and even
travel to other rooms. You can ingest lead when you
touch a lead-contaminated surface, then eat, drink or
smoke. Lead dust is hard to see and can be tracked
out of the range area on shoes and clothing. This can
lead to contamination of your vehicle and home and
can expose members of your household.


Seems to me the dangers of lead can come from a variety of sources, so minimizing its use at the trap range is a smart idea. Opposing this seems more like the conclusion you would reach after long term lead exposure.


We oppose this bill.

Re: Minnesota Lead Ban and High School Trap

PostPosted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:50 pm
by Holland&Holland
bstrawse wrote:
Holland&Holland wrote:Is this one still active?


The bill? Yes - it's active until the session ends in May when they adjourn sine die.

This bill hasn't had a hearing and deadline was yesterday, it doesn't have leadership support.


So is this one "Zombie dead" then as Robb Describes the ones we don't think are going to go on? I get anything can happen at the end.

Re: Minnesota Lead Ban and High School Trap

PostPosted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:18 pm
by bstrawse
Holland&Holland wrote:
bstrawse wrote:
Holland&Holland wrote:Is this one still active?


The bill? Yes - it's active until the session ends in May when they adjourn sine die.

This bill hasn't had a hearing and deadline was yesterday, it doesn't have leadership support.


So is this one "Zombie dead" then as Robb Describes the ones we don't think are going to go on? I get anything can happen at the end.


No bill is ever truly dead until session ends. We know this doesn't have leadership support + the votes aren't there.

But see above, no bill is truly ever dead.
b

Re: Minnesota Lead Ban and High School Trap

PostPosted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:40 pm
by Holland&Holland
Good to hear.