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[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

I grew up fishing using lead split shot sinkers. The common practice is biting down on them to crimp them onto the line. Lead is still the standard. I don't want to think about how much of that is in my system.

[–] banana69696969@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Ah, the Roman Empire speedrun.

[–] dylanTheDeveloper@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

I always put a condom on my gun for extra protection

[–] moldy_rice@piefed.keyboardvagabond.com 2 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

Sounds like a self-correcting problem

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[–] ArmchairAce1944@discuss.online 2 points 2 weeks ago

Whenever I shoot I always make sure to either do it while wearing gloves and/or wash my hands with a specific soap that more readily removes heavy metal dust and residue.

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