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Tests show target shooting can start fires


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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal

If you’re wondering about the relationship between target shooting and wildfire risk you don’t have to rely on speculation or anecdotal reports.

The U.S. Forest Service has a thorough scientific study of the question that seemingly provides an answer.

And the answer is, yes, firing bullets into dry vegetation can result in ignition.

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