About this episode

Laura explains how the lead in hunters' ammo harms human beings.

The lead in the shot and bullets fired at shooting ranges and by hunters harms human beings. Laura explains how.

People in this episode

Host: Laura Erickson

Topics covered

• lead poisoning
• hunting
• human health
• environmental impact
• ammunition

Keywords

• lead
• hunters
• ammo
• health risks
• shooting ranges

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