Comments on: So I Might Start Wearing Gloves: Notes on Gunpowder Safety

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:30:17 +0000

Latex disposable gloves, OK not stylish but will not retain any power in the fabric and you just throw them away. Thin enough to have same feel as not using them.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:53:04 +0000

I have shot with gloves that had one hole cut out of the index finger. That might be a good way to protect your hands and keep the training consistent with what could happen in real life.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:51:43 +0000

Really good point, Terry. That is definitely a factor to consider.

By: Terry Lee

Terry Lee — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:03:49 +0000

If you shoot with gloves all the time, you might not be able to shoot as well without them in a critical situation. The old saying is: “You practice as you fight.”

Just a thought…

By: Lisanne

Lisanne — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:09:26 +0000

This is something that I always teach in my classes. We have so many toxins already in our environment…and we certainly don’t need to add to it intentionally. I have a couple of guns that have some serious blow-back and they remind me of how messy that stuff is. However, I’m most reminded when I’m shooting my black powder rounds in Mounted Shooting. That stuff is just nasty!
Thanks for the great reminder Natalie. We want to make sure that our shooters stick around for a long time!

By: Cathi Bray

Cathi Bray — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:18:05 +0000

Great reminder, Natalie. I’ve linked to it on my site. Something we definitely need to be aware of.

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Get the lead out! | Rounds and Roses — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:16:21 +0000

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By: hsoi

hsoi — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:43:50 +0000

D-Wipes.

https://www.esca-tech.com/ProductDetail.php?category=1100&productnum=WT

Also you can buy from other online places like Brownells, Dillon Precision. There’s also a D-Lead hand soap, which does something similar and has pumice. Looking at their website, seems they have more stuff too now:

https://www.esca-tech.com/ProductList.php?category=1000

Point is, this stuff is great because it actually works to remove heavy metals from your skin. Having some D-Wipes in the range bag is a must so you can always have some way to get the stuff off your hands; not just a surface clean, a real clean. Then having the soaps where you can (e.g. your utility sink, the range bathroom, etc.) is great for a more proper clean.

Plus, the D-Wipes are useful for quick cleaning of your gun.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:23:48 +0000

PS – I’ve heard good things about Mechanix gloves, but I don’t like the style. I’m looking for something more subtle. I heard batting gloves are also a good idea.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:10:49 +0000

I have been looking for a pair of shooting gloves for quite some time, but I can’t find a decent pair that fit my hands (probably an XS) and that aren’t overly bulky for shooting. Keep us updated on any good gloves you find! The Gander Mountain ones look great – but I’m not a fan of brown