Hello all, Perhaps the questions about lead exposure on the firing range have already been answered. But just in case they haven't, here's some information you might find helpful... At a workshop I attended today, Dr. Lorne K. Garrettson, MD, FAAP, explained (in response to my question) that lead exposure from firing a gun comes from inhaling the "volatilized" lead particles that are created by the hot bullet as it exits the gun barrel. This only presents a hazard for people such as firing range instructors who work in poorly ventilated firing ranges. In fact, years ago, some instructors actually died from chronic exposure. Therefore, the nursing mother who had to attend training was not at risk. Furthurmore, Dr. Garrettson is not overly concerned about moms with elevated lead levels (unless perhaps it's really high) because so little lead actually passes into breastmilk. You're probably wondering who Dr.G. is! Currently, he is an Associate Professor, Dept. of Peds at Emory University; director of the Section of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology/Poison Control; and has a private practice where he actually treats children for lead poisoning (chelation therapy). He also happens to be very pro-breastfeeding and likes to surf the net, so I told him about Lactnet. Hopefully, we'll see him here soon. I have his phone/fax/e-mail addresses if anyone needs them. TTFN, Diana Dietz, RN