Thursday, November 6, 2014

3 Tips for Cleaning Your Gun

3 Tips for Cleaning Your Gun

Part of being a responsible gun owner is knowing how to clean your weapon. If you've never done it before, however, you may be a bit flummoxed about where to start. Here are just three basic tips for cleaning your firearm and keeping it ready for action.


1. Empty the Chamber

This may sound like a no-brainer, but you'd be surprised at how many people injure themselves by not following basic firearm safety. Remove all the bullets from your piece before attempting any kind of maintenance. Whether you're dealing with barrels, chambers or magazines, you'll want to empty or otherwise remove the danger from the piece.


2. Know the Parts
Not every part of the gun needs to be cleaned. They should all be inspected for damage, yes, but sometimes corrosive cleaning chemicals can do more harm than good. Understand the anatomy of your firearm before you service it.


3. Consider Cleaning Systems

If you own a large number of guns, or if you run a range or shooting academy where a high volume of firearms pass through your doors every day, you might want to invest in a professional gun cleaning system. Click here to learn more about these high-tech but highly useful devices.

These are just three tips for keeping your gun clean, safe and ready to fire. You never know when you'll need to use it, so regular maintenance is vitally important when preparing yourself for all of life's twists and turns.

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