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It *is* a CYA announcement, but it's good practice.

The level of risk depends on just how much time you spend shooting indoors. Employees of indoor ranges have been known to test high on blood-lead tests, and I suspect these facilities are subject to OSHA guideleines/regulations for lead exposure, much like metal foundries would be...but this is just a guess on my part.

I haven't been to the Arms Room in some time, but I would love to see a picture of the sign if at all possible.

For the most part, as shooters (not cleaning ranges, and working "downrange") good hygene practices and good common sense dictates hand/face washing, after sessions, and good general awareness. Most of the lead in the air in an indoor range comes primarily from the priming compounds in ammunition, and secondarily from the exposed lead on the BASE of most FMJ projectiles. The jury is still out as to whether/how much exposed lead in the form of plain cast bullets or exposed-lead hollowpoint bullets affects air quality.