To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. I read with interest your article on indoor ranges “going green” (Outdoor Marketplace, April 2008). I work in a midsize sheriff’s office with an indoor range and have experienced the ups and downs of serum lead levels in my body since 1984. For years I dealt with the nightmare of disposing of lead debris from our own range activity, as well as other agencies that used our range. Recently, we de-leaded our facility and became a “lead-free” range after lead was detected in areas far removed from the range proper. Although we still use lead primers for maximum reliability, since becoming lead-free, my lead level has dropped dramatically. The lead-free ammo costs a little more, but the health and safety of those who use our range are more important. Thanks for the article. Sgt. Greg Stone Macomb County (Mich.) Sheriff’s Office Health & Safety I just read your February 2008 issue where there was a mini article on the Pink Lady by Charter Arms (Industry Watch). As a police officer, husband and concerned citizen, I have always encouraged law-abiding persons, especially women, to take advantage of concealed carry options, as allowed by law. I encourage Charter Arms and others to increase their sales attempts towards women buyers. As a police firearms trainer and a field-training officer, however, I am very concerned about the new trend of colored firearms, especially variations of red (including pink and orange), as well as blue. Both of these colors are commonly used as distinguishing colors for training weapons or toys! If a police officer encounters someone holding one of these colored weapons, it can create confusion in his mind as to whether it may be a real weapon. That could cost him or her their life, if someone with bad intent is us- Create Confusion? ing the weapon. Otto Kiehl Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Kiehl, you present an interesting dilemma, especially since pink firearms continue to be introduced by a number of manufacturers, and dealers report these new colors in firearms are hot sellers. Let’s open this up for discussion by manufacturers, distributors, dealers and those in firearm training, L.E. and security: “What are your thoughts?” 9 E-mail the Editor russ@shootingindustry.com DARK, SLEEK, AND CURVY SEEKS LIFE LONG RELATIONSHIP I ENJOY LONG DAYS AT THE RANGE I’M TRUSTWORTHY, I’M RELIABLE, AND I’LL BE FAITHFUL TO THE END. AND I LOVE TO BE HELD. THE AR-24. FALL IN LOVE. 8 JULY 2008 Circle No. 203 on Inquiry Card www.shootingindustry.com