Key Points

• Lead exposure associated with visiting shooting ranges, particularly through shooting activities, is a proven risk factor for childhood lead poisoning, as more than one in two children screened in this context had blood lead levels above the threshold requiring mandatory reporting of lead poisoning.

• One case of lead poisoning was identified in a child under the age of 7. Regarding young children, the child’s presence at a shooting range, as well as exposure to lead-contaminated dust brought home by a family member who had visited a shooting range (for recreational activities and/or professional reasons), could be contributing factors.

• In light of these findings, public health measures are essential to limit the risk of lead poisoning associated with these exposures. Consequently, prevention efforts targeting individuals who frequent shooting ranges are currently underway. Awareness-raising initiatives for healthcare professionals are also necessary.