Additionally, it's low doses. This lead dust isn't going to be causing acute lead toxicity, just slow small buildup resulting in worse decision-making and increased aggression.

If it was going to cause acute toxicity soldiers would have wear respirators when firing. Well, unless it was slow to grow to acute danger.

[–] diaphragmwp@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I ate leaded solder. Is this why I am stupid?

[–] moldy_rice@piefed.keyboardvagabond.com 1 points 2 weeks ago

Probably the paint chips

[–] nwtreeoctopus@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

Reddit's liberal gun owners community talks about this a lot. Anecdotally, a lot of casual shooters have surprisingly high levels, even if they're changing clothes and washing after.

Seems like just being around it has a strong effect, especially shooting indoors without a mask.