Small Arms: Children and Terrorism. By Mia Bloom and John Horgan. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2019. 248p. $27.95 cloth.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1537592720001462
Abstract: with social media usage levels. Overall, the book is an incredibly important contribution, both empirically and theoretically, to our understanding of how new technologies have an impact on protest. It reveals new questions and new… read more here.
Keywords: mia bloom; terrorism mia; bloom john; arms children ... See more keywords
Comprehensive characterization of firing byproducts generated from small arms firing of lead-free frangible ammunition
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DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2021.2023162
Abstract: Abstract Following the introduction of lead-free frangible ammunition in United States Air Force small arms firing ranges, Combat Arms instructors have routinely reported experiencing adverse health symptoms during live fire training exercises, including sore throat,… read more here.
Keywords: lead free; small arms; free frangible; frangible ammunition ... See more keywords
Video Exposure Monitoring and Position Tracking for Evaluating Particulate and Gas Exposures in a Fully Enclosed Small Arms Firing Range.
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxac007
Abstract: The exposure environment in small arms firing ranges is dynamic since ventilation conditions vary in space and time and instructors continuously move around throughout the range. Understanding the impact of engineering controls and instructor behavior… read more here.
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684 Exposure from gun smoke activates several systemic inflammatory pathways
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.1180
Abstract: Introduction Norwegian Armed Forces reported episodes of acute respiratory symptoms after exposure to fumes from firing small arms weapon HK416 (Heckler and Koch) using unleaded ammunition. These fumes contain a mixture of gases and solid… read more here.
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