Cleaning a Pistol. Cleaning your pistol will keep it in proper firing condition. When cleaning your handgun, remember to keep oil away from firing pin housing, as oil buildup will prevent your pistol from firing. Use solvents specially formulated for cleaning handguns, and remove ammunition from your gun into another room before dismantling it for cleaning.

Cleaning a Rifle. In order to preserve effective shooting and maintain safety, cleaning your rifle regularly is an absolute necessity. Remember to keep your ammunition separate from your rifle while cleaning, and have all of your cleaning equipment at hand before you begin. Never leave a rifle unattended, even if it is dismantled.

Cleaning a Shotgun. When dismantling your shotgun, it is a good idea to place all of the parts you remove in one central location, possibly writing down notes as to where they go once you are ready to reassemble your gun. Cleaning a shotgun is not difficult if you follow the instructions carefully and practice common sense safety rules. Always keep your ammunition separate from your gun while cleaning it.