Do you wear latex gloves while reloading?

[TackDriver284]

Just a thought that came across, do any of you guys wear latex gloves while reloading? We have been seeing warning labels on ammo accessories like lead and chemicals, etc.
I never wore gloves while reloading, but always wash my hands thoroughly after handling and reloading ammo. My wife has a few boxes of latex gloves stocked up in her pantry for other chores around the house. I see she bought me a box but never used it except for annual or 2X spraying around the house.

 

[TexasLife]

i don't as i don't use lead bullets.

 

[GregoryB.]

My hands sweat in those things.

 

[TackDriver284]

My hands sweat in those things.

That is so true.

 

[Redmt]

If you're going to wear gloves the next step will be hazmat suit and respirator.

 

[RL338]

Never wore gloves for anything except in winter for the cold.

 

[DrMike]

Nope! Hoping to absorb enough nitro-glycerine to dilate the veins allowing me to keep the heart pumping.

 

[Joec7651]

With everything I was exposed to in the military I don’t think reloading is going to be what gets me. I’ll wash my hands afterwards but that’s about it.

 

[JD338]

No. Soap and water when I'm done.

JD338

 

[300WSM]

For metallic loading?

No


For shotshell loading?

No...
BUT......
I've thought about it for shotshell loading but ultimately neglect, laziness and courage(?) won out.
Any one of the three or a little bit of all prevailed

 

[Wolfshead]

No, and to be honest never thought about it

 

[diverdown]

With everything I was exposed to in the military I don’t think reloading is going to be what gets me. I’ll wash my hands afterwards but that’s about it.

Aha!!!! You brought up a very tender subject for me. Spent four years of my life in the Navy and ended up with Asbestos. It is anchored down in both lungs so I'm good so far. I do keep close tabs on it.

 

[KinleyWater]

Only if I don't want to leave prints.

Ahem. I mean, er... no, I don't. To be honest, I would be much more worried about solvents which by their nature are designed to penetrate.

 

[300WSM]

Only if I don't want to leave prints.

Ahem. I mean, er... no, I don't. To be honest, I would be much more worried about solvents which by their nature are designed to penetrate.

It's 6 to 5 and pick em'

Lead will get your brain

Solvents the kidneys

Be careful out there

 

[Redmt]

It's 6 to 5 and pick em'

Lead will get your brain

Solvents the kidneys

Be careful out there

And copper brings home the meat.

 

[truck driver]

No i don't and I cast lead bullets for my practice ammo and unimportant matches.
I do wear a respirator when casting lead bullets.
After casting, reloading and extensive range time I do wash my hands with DE leading soap.
That stuff leaves your hands squeaky clean.
Most lead poison cases come from digesting the lead/ eating it.

 

[300WSM]

No i don't and I cast lead bullets for my practice ammo and unimportant matches.
I do wear a respirator when casting lead bullets.
After casting, reloading and extensive range time I do wash my hands with DE leading soap.
That stuff leaves your hands squeaky clean.
Most lead poison cases come from digesting the lead/ eating it.

Most who've had lead poisoning weren't aiming to eat it.

"Most"...

There are those who did eat paint chips as a kid but most get lead coincidentally

 

[TackDriver284]

Only if I don't want to leave prints.

Ahem. I mean, er... no, I don't. To be honest, I would be much more worried about solvents which by their nature are designed to penetrate.

I use Kroil on rags to wipe carbon off the cases before annealing / sizing. My hands would stink of Kroil after washing my hands as well. I could try to wear a pair of gloves next time when using it.

 

[truck driver]

Most who've had lead poisoning weren't aiming to eat it.

"Most"...

There are those who did eat paint chips as a kid but most get lead coincidentally

Maybe I should have made myself a little clearer. By eating I meant to imply that people who reload and get lead poison usually eat before washing their hands or shoot and eat without washing their hands. Lead is also ingested while shooting and breathing in the smoke from fired rounds while shooting at indoor ranges. I have friends who have had lead poisoning from shooting at the NRA indoor range in VA. Never shot there and never will. I avoid indoor ranges like I would a rattle snake.
Good Hygiene is a must to avoid lead poisoning.

 

[Charlie-NY]

I use steel wool to clean case necks on rifle brass. It's a dirty job so I started to wear nitrile gloves for the process. Other than that, I don't bother with the gloves.
However, in the PD, we were required to wear gloves when cleaning handguns. Most of the solvents used to clean the guns contained carcinogenic compounds. The department was very careful about long term exposure to these solvents. I'll wear gloves when cleaning handguns and AR rifles. Having some ventilation in the cleaning area is a good idea too.
Even if these precautions may not be necessary - "it's better to be safe than sorry."