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Best Management Practices for Shooting Ranges

Lead becomes soluble and mobile when soil Ph is low or when lead particles are rinsed into nearby surface waters. Humans, wildlife and the environment are protected when shooting ranges employ techniques such as controlling soil Ph and surface water run-off, conducting periodic lead recovery and recycling, and prohibiting shooting of lead over or into open waters. These measures exemplify Best Management Practice(s).

Sources of BMP information

BMPs (Best Management Practices) for outdoor shooting ranges - EPA 2005 103pgs
Environmental Management at Operating Outdoor Small Arms Firing Ranges - ITRC (Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council) 125pgs
MUCC Shooting Range Stewardship
Range Source Book - National Rifle Association (must be ordered $20) 2004
Guidance for outdoor and indoor ranges but does not appear to address environmental or health issues.
Range design -indoor Whole Building Design Guide
Dos and Don'ts for Shooting Ranges (pdf file)


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