Course Title: Firearms Cleaning and Maintenance Basics

Course Description:

The Firearms Cleaning and Maintenance Basics course is designed to provide participants with essential knowledge and hands-on skills required to effectively clean, maintain, and ensure the safe operation of various types of firearms. This course emphasizes the importance of proper firearm maintenance for both optimal performance and safety.

Course Objectives:

Safety First: Understand and adhere to safety protocols and procedures when handling firearms during the cleaning and maintenance process.
Tools and Supplies: Familiarize students with the necessary tools, cleaning agents, and materials required for effective firearms cleaning and maintenance.
Disassembly and Reassembly: Learn step-by-step disassembly and reassembly techniques for different firearm types, including handguns, rifles, and shotguns.
Cleaning Procedures: Master proper cleaning techniques for different firearm components, such as barrels, chambers, slides, bolts, and triggers.
Lubrication: Understand the role of lubrication in firearm maintenance, including identifying appropriate lubricants and applying them correctly.
Inspection and Troubleshooting: Develop skills to identify common issues and malfunctions in firearms and learn how to address them through inspection and basic troubleshooting.
Storage and Longevity: Explore best practices for storing firearms to prevent corrosion, maintain functionality, and ensure longevity.
Maintenance Scheduling: Learn how to create a maintenance schedule based on frequency of use and environmental conditions to keep firearms in top condition.
Engage in hands-on cleaning and maintenance exercises with your firearms under supervision.

By the end of this course, participants will have gained the confidence and skills necessary to maintain their firearms in a safe and effective manner, promoting both personal safety and the longevity of their firearms.

Bring your own firearm (limit of 2) along with any cleaning equipment you have. We will have cleaning supplies onsite for you to use as well.