What Should I Do If The Gun Is Damaged By Fire?

In our lives, we are likely to encounter fires for various reasons. Fires are extremely destructive. So if you are caught in a fire and your gun was damaged in the fire, what should you do?

What is the first thing you should do when your gun catches fire?

If conditions permit, you can put your firearms in water with a proper amount of baking soda to remove soot and ashes and prevent rust. You need to put the entire gun, including wood and scope, and then wipe off the soot and particles with a cloth. They don’t need to be soaked in water, just wipe them down to make sure all the acids in the soot and smoke have been neutralized. Then remove them from the water and rinse them off. Then dry the gun and oil it. This process will prevent smoke and soot from rusting your gun and remove the smell of smoke. If you don't neutralize and clean them in water, just oil them and store them, they will continue to rust and get worse.

How do I know if my gun is safe to shoot after being burned?

After your firearm catches fire, you must first clean your firearms. If you are not sure whether you can save them after cleaning, take them to the firearm store for consultation with professional maintenance personnel to ensure that your firearms can be used safely.

How to prevent the loss of guns in a fire?

A fire safe is always a good preventive step. A normal gun safe can heat up and act as an oven in the fire, but it is still preferable to making your gun unsafe. Another good option for high-value guns and collectibles is insurance. If your gun is really destroyed in the fire and cannot be used, this is also a way to preserve your property.

In general, if your gun is really caught in a fire, the first thing you have to do is to clean it to prevent it from rusting and affecting its use. Of course, you'd better go to a gun repair shop for inspection, and make sure that your guns are safe to use. Of course, you must pay attention to fire prevention and avoid fires.