Tips for Proper Gun Maintenance

How do we solve Real world problem. Did you know a bullet can go over 2,500 feet per second, How can we dodge that….? Well you really can’t. How many bullets can a gun hold? Too many factors involved. There are one and two shot derringers, there are five and six shot revolver and there are pistols that hold over 20 bullets in the standard variant. With an extended magazine, that could be as much as 30. When rifle bullets exit the barrel of a gun, they typically have an initial speed (called the muzzle velocity) that ranges from about 2000 km/h (1200 mph or 550 m/s) up to about 4500 km/h (2800 mph or 1250 m/s). How was the gun created? in the late 15th century the Ottoman empire used firearms as part of its regular infantry. The first successful

Education on guns should be more popular, and required for everyone. Gun education could help prevent accidental shootings, and would help lower the number of shootings in general. Another prevention measure is to do thorough background checks. Carry permits should be required in all states, and in order to get them, you should have to be able to pass gun safety tests. Gun violence continues to become a worsening issue. However, all guns should not be taken away. The gun does not pull the trigger, the person does.

Other important procedures of handling firearm evidence include recording the serial number of the firearm and it matches the number on the photo, the make, the model, and caliber of the weapon. The bore of the gun should never be cleaned as well as the chamber and the cylinder before a firearm is submitted. Guns must be placed in strong cardboard or wooden boxes to avoid shifting in transit. A weapon should never be picked up by placing a pencil or other object at the end of the barrel. The best way to avoid contamination of evidence is by wearing gloves and a face

Practice with your firearm until you are comfortable with the functioning of the weapon and can handle the weapon safely

I had previously heard of some of the tips, while others are brand new to me. I do agree with the recommendation of getting your shots down on paper prior to scrubbing the bore with a brush. I think great care must be used when you use any type of brush on a weapon. This is because of the hostile nature of the brush on the interior of the bore. When I clean my weapons I always use a bore guide to prevent scraping the sides of the bore. Also I prefer to use nylon over brass anytime. It is less abrasive, and likely to cause the damage that brass

Some guidelines to follow on collecting firearm evidence are to never submit a loaded gun to the laboratory unless its delivered personally because of safety reasons, the cylinder or chamber should never be cleaned before presenting firearm evidence to the lab for examination, one cannot pick up a firearm evidence by placing a pencil or other objects in the barrel; evidence would be destroyed this way. After weapon has been picked up, it must be documented; serial number, make, model, and caliber of gun must be recorded, and marked. One has to be sure not to mistaken serial numbers with model or patent numbers. Firearms evidence should be well placed in wooden boxes or cardboard to avoid shifting and movement when being transported. Rifles and shotguns must not be taken apart; proper procedure must be followed if the weapon is going to be tested for any kind of prints. When transporting a weapon with fabric or blood evidence on it, weapon must be wrapped carefully with clean paper and taped firmly to keep evidence in place. When it comes to bullets from these firearms, they should never be

There are four simple rules of gun safety, which if followed scrupullously will virtually guarantee that you will never have a fire accident. These rules are considered as the heart of gun safety and it is imperative that these rules become second nature to you.

Clean Your Gun Outside: Cleaning your gun outside—or in a well-ventilated space—is required. The solvents and fumes from your cleaning kit can be dangerous in a closed off area.

Dust and moisture can cause major damage to most guns and affect their performance. Guns may not be as delicate or breakable as laptop computers, but they can be damaged if they are unprotected while being carried around or laying in a cabinet. For many people, a gun is an investment, and it requires a quality gun case that will protect it from the damaging effects of the environment. Regular cleaning along with the protection of a good gun case will help to increase your gun’s durability and performance.

Guns are a significant component of American culture and many people enjoy using them for hunting, target practice and sport shooting. Gun ownership is legal in America with The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution stating that "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed" (U.S. Const. am. 2). Although Americans have the constitutional right to own a gun, being a responsible gun owner means one must comprehend precisely how a gun works and the power the gun owner possesses. If the gun is not treated with the care and respect it deserves, it can become a serious hazard. Guns are dangerous weapons that lead to fatalities if misused, therefore it is crucial for gun owners to understand gun safety and learn

The materials needed to clean a shotgun is shared throughout the rest of this paragraph, as well as the cleaning process. Moisture displacing lubricant is needed, which is used to prevent damage from salt, friction, and moisture. The lubricant also cleans, protects, and prevents corrosion on the metal. Gun cleaning solvent is required to help clear away the residue of powder, lead, and rust from the gun. The wire-brush is essential to scrub the interior of the barrel to remove or loosen the crud build-up. A microfiber cloth is needed to wipe the exterior of the gun down and to extract the excess debris. The last item required is a cotton cleaning patch, this item is used to wrap around the end of the cleaning rod(wire-brush) and then is used

There are many different types of firearms including rifles, pistols, and shotguns and people use them for many different purposes. “Guns have been used to implement both the highest and basest goals of humanity - to put food on the table, to provide personal protection, to enforce or defy the law, to defend or acquire territory” (Supica). An example of this is using firearms for America to obtain their freedom from Britain. The advancements in firearms drastically changed warfare, hunting, and self-protection for the better by becoming more accurate, more convenient, and more powerful.

In this short paper I will go over the Cleaning Firearms Lab that I completed this week. This week we were told that we would be completing the lab portion of this class, and doing a writeup of the cleaning operation that we completed. I chose to do my lab on two Savage bolt guns that I’ve, one is a .22lr and the other is a .17 HMR. I regularly use and clean these weapons, but we were told to use two similar firearms so I grabbed these two for that reason.

The topic for the week one reflection assignment paper is, basic firearm maintenance for the beginner. This video went over a bunch of solid points that will most definitely be beneficial for the beginner or new gun owner have you to help them be able to maintain and clean their firearms more self-sufficiently. Here is the list of points that I thought were very beneficial. Never tear down your firearm further than your experience level. This means never try and field strip your gun all the way down to its smallest parts. This type of firearm tear down requires a gunsmith or someone with several years of experience. For example, beginners or new pistol owners, all you need to be able to do for now is a basic field strip. Take the slide off, take the recoil spring off the slide and drop out the barrel. Just that far for now will be all you need to know to keep your firearm well maintained. But they do recommend taking it too a gunsmith once or twice a year for a more thorough cleaning. Another solid point that Eric went over on the video was having the proper tools to complete the job. This is a very important point since it could be really easy to damage your firearm and cause the firearm to no longer function properly using tools not recommended for what your using them for. There are numerous places like Brownells or Midway for example that offer several different brands of gunsmithing tools that would really be beneficial for you to purchase, as well as make your job

Gun safety is a huge factor in having and using a gun. Almost every shooter is taught the 12 Golden Rules. Many of those who are not, are the ones who illegally get their weapon or intend to use the weapon in a harmful way. The 12 Golden Rules are: one, always treat the gun as if it is loaded. Two, always keep the muzzle point in a safe direction. Three, always keep one’s finger off the trigger until one is ready to shoot. Four, always keep the gun unloaded until one is ready to use it. Five, never point the gun the gun at anything one does not tend to destroy. Six, be sure of what one’s target is and what is beyond it. Seven, learn the mechanical and characteristics of the gun one is using. Eight, always use the proper ammunition. Nine, be sure the barrel of the gun is clear of obstructions before loading and shooting the gun. Ten, if the gun fails to fire hold one’s position for a few seconds then carefully unload the gun with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Eleven, do not rely on the gun’s safety to keep it from firing. Twelve, be aware of one’s surroundings when handling a loaded gun so they do not trip and/or lose their balance, and accidentally point and/or fire the gun at anyone or anything they do not intend to (Magtech Ammunition 1). These rules are hung up at every range, can be found almost anywhere, and are taught in every self-defense, hunting, and gun education class.