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[–] Scuzzm0nkey@lemmy.world 14 points 1 week ago

I actually pack purpose built lead wipes in my bag when I shoot, and I will refrain from eating or even touching my face until I'm properly able to wash my hands thoroughly. Clothes usually need changing from mud/sweat and there's always a shower as soon as I get home. When I'm on a long enough day that eating is desired I'll only pack food that I can eat without directly manipulating with my hands, ie peanuts I can pour out of the bag or some form of MANLY MEAT STICK IT'S TOTALLY NOT A DICK EWW that I can peel/push up out of packaging without touching.

I've even started wearing gloves when cleaning guns since that's actually where you will get the most acute lead exposure, even when it's summer time and humid in my non climate controlled garage.

Some of us care, just not that many.