I understand your discomfort and appreciate you advising others and for being a good sport about the ribbing you’re getting. On that note do you get your lead and zinc levels checked? I was a firearms instructor for a large federal law enforcement agency and we were required to get our lead and zinc levels checked every 6 months. I still get them checked every year since I retired when I get my yearly physical and any other time I have blood work done since I am still involved with guns and shooting.
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that is actually a very valid point and something not many people think about. Regular exposure can definitely have long-term effects, so routine testing makes sense especially for those who are frequently around it. It is good to see experienced people highlighting this side of things as well.
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Take the time to introduce yourself here 
Yes. As they like to say, “Eyes and ears”.
I like my range time but I also try to look thru a common sense lens per se.
Is it natural, were humans made to withstand the high decibels, concussions, and lead exposure. Too much of a good thing? Occupational hazards? Moderation?
If one’s livelihood depends on that you use the range, perhaps a second opinion is not a bad idea. LOL.
IA searches are indicative. School taught me to look up the free professionally reviewed journal articles for validity, but sometimes I’m afraid to “go down the proverbial rabbit hole.”
Good points “eyes and ears” really sums it up. I agree, enjoying range time is fine but safety and moderation matter especially with noise and exposure. Sticking to proper precautions and reliable info is probably the best balance without overthinking it.
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