A Beginner's Guide To Clean A Gun

The most important thing in owning a gun is safety. In addition to paying attention to safety in daily use, regular cleaning of guns can also make you safer when using them. So how do beginners clean their guns?

1. Good Preparation is Key

Before you start cleaning your gun, you need to choose a clean area with plenty of space to work. The area should be well-lit and well-ventilated to avoid any mistakes or side effects from the cleaning chemicals.

Gun enthusiasts who clean guns regularly know the best place to work is outdoors or in the garage. If you have to clean your gun inside, do so near an open window. Use a table that is sturdy and free of clutter.

Avoid using your kitchen, dining room table, or any other surface where people eat or drink. Gun cleaning materials include oils, solvents, and lead or carbon fouling which can contaminate nearby food.

Another pro preparation tip is to remove all live ammunition from the room or area where the cleaning work is to be performed. Empty all gun magazines and secure all ammunition in a different location or nearby gun safe until the cleaning process is done.  This involves ensuring the removal of any other live ammunition from the room or cleaning area and will prevent any possibility of mishandling or inadvertently introducing live ammunition in a firearm.

2. Consult the Manual

Make sure you not only keep your gun owner’s manual, but that you actually read it in its entirety. It is a valuable reference during your ownership of the firearm and understanding along with following correct operations and practices therein will help provide you with a safe and more complete experience.

The manufacturer manual will explain exactly how to take your gun apart safely and clean it. Most manuals offer colored diagrams and detailed pictures to guarantee you both disassemble and reassemble your gun properly.

3. Get to Work

Now that you’ve taken the right safety precautions to clean your gun, you can start your work. Different guns will require different cleaning techniques. But here are some essential tools for the gun cleaning process: Cleaning rod, Bore brush, Cleaning jags, Cleaning swab, Mops, Double-ended/utility brushes, Cleaning patches, Luster cloth/Silicone impregnated Gun and Reel Cloth, Cotton swabs, Bore snake, Cleaning chemicals, including bore cleaners, action cleaners, and lubricants, Disposable drip pan. A gun cleaning kit will include most if not all of the above cleaning supplies. As a professional gun cleaning kit manufacturer, Jujian can provide you with high-quality gun cleaning kits.

When you are cleaning your guns, safety glasses should always be worn to protect against eye injury from flying springs, debris, and chemical splash/vapors. It is also a good idea to wear solvent-resistant gloves to protect skin from contact with chemicals and their absorption.