ERDC/EL TR-07-6, Treatment and Management of Closed or Inactive Small Arms Firing Ranges

This document provides environmental professionals and project managers with information on the effect of range type and soil type on technology selection for one-time cleanup of closed Small Arms Firing Ranges (SAFRs). The one-time cleanup of closed SAFRs typically differs in purpose, environmental context, and applicable regulations from environmental operation and maintenance (O&M) of active SAFRs. This report summarizes and evaluates available technical information relevant to cleanup of lead and other metals when a SAFR is closed. SAFRs include military small arms training ranges, law enforcement (military police, Federal law enforcement, etc.) training ranges, and recreational rifle, pistol, trap, skeet, and sporting clay ranges. Each type of SAFR uses different types of ammunition with different physical distributions, chemical compositions, and environmental behaviors. In the context of this document, the definition of SAFRs does not include indoor ranges and is limited to outdoor ranges on which no explosives or rounds more powerful than .50-caliber armor-piercing ammunition are used. Although this document only considers cleanup of closed SAFRs, the technologies considered here might be useful under some circumstances in environmental O&M of active SAFRs. DISCLAIMER: The contents of this report are not to be used for advertising, publication, or promotional purposes. Citation of trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use of such commercial products. All product names and trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners. The findings of this report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Army position unless so designated by other authorized documents. DESTROY THIS REPORT WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED. DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE ORIGINATOR.