5 Steps for Cleaning Your Gun

Firearms don’t clean themselves. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned shooter, cleaning your gun properly keeps it safe, reliable, and ready when you need it. Skip the maintenance and you risk malfunctions, rust, and poor performance.

Here’s a simple 5-step breakdown—no guesswork, no jargon. Just what you need to do, and the gear to get it done right.

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Step 1: Clear and Disassemble

Unload your firearm completely. Magazine out. Chamber empty. Check it twice. Safety is non-negotiable.

Then field-strip your firearm according to the manual. Don’t overthink it—just break it down into major parts: barrel, bolt, slide, spring, frame. Lay everything out on a flat surface and get ready to work.

The Complete Cleaning Bundle includes a mat, brushes, and tools so you’re not working on kitchen towels or scraping up your table.

Step 2: Clean the Barrel

Attach the proper-size brush to your cleaning rod and run it through the bore a few times to loosen up carbon. Then switch to patches and solvent. Run clean patches through until they come out looking white. No shortcuts here—a dirty bore means accuracy problems and internal damage over time.

The bundle comes with a full set of rods, patches, and jags for all common calibres.

Step 3: Scrub the Internals

Use nylon or brass brushes to clean around the slide rails, feed ramp, bolt face, and trigger assembly. These areas get hit hard with fouling, and gunk loves to hide in tight corners. Q-tips, picks, and small brushes help you reach everything without tearing your gun apart.

With the Complete Cleaning Bundle, you’ve got detail brushes, picks, and swabs to handle the job.

Step 4: Lubricate

Apply oil sparingly to all moving contact points. Slide rails. Springs. The barrel hood. Don’t drown it—too much oil attracts dirt and slows things down. You want slick, not sloppy.

Use a good quality lubricant that doesn’t burn off after a few shots.

Yes, the bundle includes high-quality gun oil and grease. One less thing to buy.

Step 5: Wipe Down and Reassemble

Wipe all parts down with a clean cloth, reassemble your firearm, and do a quick function check. Rack the slide. Dry fire if safe. Make sure everything runs smooth and nothing feels out of place. Store it properly and you’re done.

A good cleaning cloth comes in the bundle, too. Because no one wants to leave fingerprints and smudges behind.

Final Words

Cleaning your gun doesn’t need to be complicated. Stick to the basics, stay consistent, and use the right gear. The Complete Cleaning Bundle takes the guesswork out of it. Everything you need. Zero fluff.

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