For the record, the nails were already that gun metal color.

This is a problem for a couple of reasons:

1) my gun was ridiculously dirty and was clearly screaming for a cleaning.

2) gun powder is bad for you. So is lead.

After reading Julie Golob’s Book SHOOT  a few weeks ago, I was reminded of the fact that the chemicals released when shooting can be toxic and can have lasting negative effects on your body.

Sure, we all know to wash our hands after we shoot, but it turns out that the reasons for doing so are far more important than keeping black stains off those cute new Sevens. After doing a little internet research, I learned that gunpowder is a blood toxin as well as a skin and eye irritant. It can potentially cause nerve damage and memory loss in the long term. This explains why I have the urge to rub my eyes every time I shoot. Know the feeling? Lead, too, is released when after you fire a round. Small doses can be metabolized by the body, but if you are an avid shooter (and I know you are) there are some safety precautions you should take.

A few tips you should consider are the following:

• Try to shoot outdoors as often as possible.
• Bring a rag or baby wipes in your range bag to use when you take a break or when you start feeling irritation on your hands or in your eyes.
• Add a little nail salon nail brush to your list in order to get the gun powder residue out from under your nail beds and cuticles. Both of these areas allow the toxins easy access to your blood stream. Head them off at the pass.
• Try shooting with gloves.
• Julie suggests in her book that you should consider getting your blood levels checked by your doctor to make sure you are in a safe zone. She is right on about that.

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BTW- SHOOT is an amazing book with tons of helpful tips. Get a copy as soon as humanly possible.
A little info for you reloaders or those who might come in contact with gunpowder…

Found at: https://www.firearmstalk.com/forums/f30/gunpowder-7850/
Eyes – Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes lifting upper & lower eyelids, if your eyes keep bothering you see a Doctor.

Skin – Immediately flush for 15 minutes, call a DOCTOR, if you clothing has it on them make sure you wash them before you wear them next time.

Ingestion (eating) – Drink large quantities of water, induce vomiting, call a DOCTOR. Do not give anything by mouth if the person is unconscious or having convulsions.

Inhalation – If you’re dizzy or have a headache or are experiencing nausea, stop working immediately get into fresh air and call a Doctor.

Be safe out there! These safety tips are equally as important when cleaning your guns, so keep chemical safety in mind any time you are handling your firearm.

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But before that, we want to remind all our readers that, unfortunately, breast cancer can effect anyone.  There’s a great deal of information over at National Breast Cancer Foundation, and if you have any questions, we recommend you click on over there.  You can find out general information, statistics, information on prevention and detection, and much, much more.

We also scoured the internet and found quite a few gun-related items that you might be interested in. Not only are they firearms-related (which is our favorite thing, of course), but some of the proceeds go to fighting that infamous villain, (everybody “boo”) cancer.

Smith & Wesson Julie Goloski M&P 9mm

First off, we want to start with the Smith & Wesson Model M&P9 JG.

Smith & Wesson 9mm

In addition to the fact that a portion of all proceeds from the sale of this gun go to a Breast Cancer Awareness Charity, it’s doubly-cool because it was designed in collaboration with one of GG2G’s favorite professional shooters, Julie Goloski-Golob. Here’s some more info on this gun:

• Suggested Retail Price: $782
• Capacity: 17+1 Rounds
• Overall Length: 7.63″ / 19.4 cm
• Weight: 24 oz / 685.7 g
• Action: Striker Fire Action (Double Action)

Fobus Holsters

Fobus offers Evolution Paddle Holsters with proceeds that go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation: the PINK Ruger LCP .380 - and the PINK KEL-TEC P-3AT 2nd Gen.

Fobus Holster

Here’s some details on the holsters:

• Suggested Retail Price: $29.99
• Retention adjustment screw allows user to select level of retention.
• One piece holster body construction.
• Steel reinforced rivet attachment system (paddle and holster body).
• Protective sight channel.

Brownell Signature Series Pink Gun Cases

Brownell has developed some products they nickname “Shoots like a Girl”, specifically a line of Signature Series Pink Gun Cases. The best part is 10% of the proceeds of sales of the cases will be donated to the American Cancer Society to help fight breast cancer, improve breast cancer awareness, and invest in research towards a cure for breast cancer. These bags range in price from $73.99 – $124.99.

Brownell Signature Series Pink Gun Cases

As you can see, they have a Pistol Bag, a Scoped Rifle Case, and an M4 Rifle Case.  Specs for each are:

• Pistol Bag – 1000 denier Cordura nylon, pink. 13″ (33cm) long, 7″ (18cm) wide, 8.5″ (22cm) high. Pistol Rug: 11.5″ (30cm) long x 7″ wide.
• Scoped Rifle Case – 1000 denier Cordura nylon, pink. 49″ (124.5cm) long, 8″ (20.3cm) wide at buttstock, 4″ (10.2cm) wide at muzzle, 2″ (5.1cm) thick. Pocket – 8.5″ (20.3cm) long, 5″ (12.7cm) high, 2″ (5.1cm) wide.
• M4 Rifle Case – 1000 denier Cordura Plus nylon, pink. 35″ (89cm) long, 11″ (28cm) wide, 2.5″ (6.4cm) high. Front Pocket – 10.5″ long, 8″ (20.3cm) wide, 2″ high.

SABRE Red – Pink Pepper Spray

If you’re not quite ready for a pink gun, you can also grab a Pink Pepper Spray Keychain from SABRE Red. One of these can fit easily in your purse or pocket, and contains approximately 25 shots for $10. A portion of the proceeds go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

SABRE Red - Pink Pepper Spray

And last but certainly not least, our good friends at Packing in Pink have a wide array of products to tickle your fancy and stomp out Breast Cancer in the process. Below are just a couple of examples. We’ve tested these products and we can’t say enough wonderful things about them and the lovely folks over at Packing in Pink.  Definitely head over there and check out their high-quality items. And tell them the ladies from Girl’s Guide said hi!

Products
Trigger Locks Reset able Combination trigger locks. Flat back takes up less space, making storing easier. Fits most handguns, rifles and shotguns. $18.99	Ear Muffs 28 db noise reduction. Comfortable and light weight. Adjustable, lightly padded head band. $34.99	Cable Locks 30mm diameter 15″ in length. Fits most handguns, rifles and shot guns. $11.99	Anti-Impact Glasses Lightweight, comfortable and durable. Anti-Impact glasses. $19.99

When you think of guns, especially in the movies, you might conjure images of of the good guy and bad guy fighting it out somewhere near the OK Corral. Those days may be long gone, but now it’s your chance to be that good guy. By purchasing one of these items, you contribute to eliminating the threat of breast cancer. And that’s an enemy we’d all like to see eradicated forever.

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