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Gun Control & RKBA

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4. probably because lead in bullets is not all that dangerous

Thu Jan 7, 2016, 07:36 PM

Jan 2016

I also have lead in batteries and tons of other devices in my house.

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We regulate lead paint - so why not lead bullets? [View all] SecularMotion Jan 2016 OP

She mentions those regulations SecularMotion Jan 2016 #2

Solid copper bullets for handguns and the most popular rifle calibers benEzra Jan 2016 #14

No, they're legal. sir pball Jan 2016 #17

Question, GGJohn Jan 2016 #15

probably because lead in bullets is not all that dangerous Travis_0004 Jan 2016 #4

I like these, no lead Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #5

Ahh, the "Polycase loophole" DonP Jan 2016 #6

Didn't the EPA close down the only lead mine in the U.S.? Snobblevitch Jan 2016 #7

It was a smelter that smelted virgin lead from ore gejohnston Jan 2016 #9

but.....bullets kill people. ileus Jan 2016 #8

Careful what you ask for DirtDart1319 Jan 2016 #10

What problem is being addressed? Straw Man Jan 2016 #11

Paint right? GreydeeThos Jan 2016 #12

Because we don't line babies' cribs with lead bullets, benEzra Jan 2016 #16

alternatives mog75 Jan 2016 #18

"Put one more proposal on the table." Oh, just let it all hang out. Eleanors38 Jan 2016 #19