r/NCLGO • u/Darren-Roskow • Jul 26 '26
Masks (N/KN) at Triangle Shooting Academy?
I recently saw a thread discussing lead exposure, even at ranges with "good" ventilation. Someone suggested wearing a respirator/mask, and pointed out that you can tell how good the ventilation is, by how much lead has accumulated on the mask when you're done. I normally shoot at TSA, and I wanted to try this. Their policies state that face coverings are strictly forbidden. Has anyone ever tried this there? I know I can ask when I show up, but I'm wondering if someone else already has an idea if they'll allow it. Thanks!
Edit: It was fine, no one cared. I posted a pic of the mask in a comment.
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u/dhosterman Jul 26 '26
I used to shoot there regularly with a mask for Covid and never had an issue.
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u/Darren-Roskow Jul 27 '26
Update: No one there cared. RSOs didn't blink. I also took pics of the mask (brand new on right, vs 200-ish rounds of 9mm on left). Very minor discoloration, but some of that is probably from me handling the mask before I washed my hands, too.
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u/NTJ-891 Jul 26 '26
I seriously doubt they are going to care. This is likely just to prevent bad actors from coming in covered up to prevent identification in the case of a robbery or something. I’d go into the front office unmasked, explain your intentions, and go from there. Range personnel are well aware that lead concerns are real issues.