Comparison of Particulate Lead Levels for Different Ammunition Types Used with the M16 Rifle

Abstract

Airborne lead generated during firing of conventional ammunition has lead to health concerns at indoor firing ranges. This study compares the relative amounts of airborne lead produced by the M16 rifle firing the M193 standard M16 5.56-mm conventional ammunition, the M862 5.56-mm plastic training ammunition, and the conventional caliber .22 rifle cartridge. Both breech and breech plus muzzle lead emissions were determined for each type of ammunition. Keywords: Non metallic bullet, Plastic bullet, Lead exposure, M16 rifle.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA198478

Entities

People

  • Alan B. Rosencrance
  • Andrea S. Beard
  • Ernst E. Brueggemann
  • Steven H. Hoke

Organizations

  • United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Airborne
  • Ammunition
  • Biomedical Research
  • Classification
  • Combustion Products
  • Dilution
  • Education
  • Emission
  • Materials
  • National Guard
  • Nonlethal Ammunition
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Training
  • Training Ammunition
  • Weapons

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