Objectives

  • Identify materials needed to clean a shotgun
  • 3 Safety guidlines when cleaning a shotgun
  • Cleaning a shotgun safely
  • 3 Hygenic guildines following lead and cleaning solvent residue
  • NRA rule for safe firearm storage
  • Options for storage
  • Next Steps

Importance of Cleaning

  • Being safe while cleaning
  • Why bother cleaning a shotgun
  • How often to clean a shotgun

Materials Needed to Clean a Shotgun

  • Cleaning rod and attachments
  • Cloth patches
  • Bore cleaning solvent
  • Gun oil
  • Clean cloth
  • Small brush

Safety Guidelines

  • NO AMMUNITION! AMMUNITION MUST NOT BE PRESENT IN THE AREA
  • GUN MUST BE UNLOADED
  • ACTION MUST BE OPEN

Steps to Cleaning a Shotgun

  • 1. Attach patch or brush to cleaning rod & apply bore cleaner
  • 2. Run patch or brush through bore 8-10 times
  • 3. Run wet patch through bore
  • 4. Run dry path through bore
  • If dry patch is dirty, repeat steps 1-4 until dry patch comes out clean
  • 5. Use small brush and solvent to clean other parts of gun
  • 6. Run a lightly oiled patch through the bore
  • 7. Wipe down shotgun metal parts with a lightly oiled cloth

Hygienic Guidelines Following Exposure to Lead and Solvents

  • NO: Eating
  • NO: Drinking
  • NO: Smoking
  • NO: Applying Makeup
  • NO: Hands near mouth or nose
  • NO: Fingers near mouth or nose
Practice good hygene habits while on the range and while cleaning a gun!

After Shooting & Cleaning

  • Wash hands and face
  • Change clothing
  • Wash clothing

NRA Rule for Safe Firearm Storage

  • Store guns so they are NOT accessible to unauthorized persons!

Storage Options

  • Gun cases
  • Gun safes
  • Locked Cabinets
Ammunition must be stored separately away from the firearm in a location inaccessible to unauthorized persons!

* Note, there may also be state and local laws governing storage of firearms and ammunition.

Next Steps:

  • NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course
  • NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program
  • National Rifle Association
  • Private Instruction
  • ATA, NSCA, NSSA
  • Shooting Leagues

Are you able to:

  • Name the materials needed to clean a shotgun?
  • Name the 3 safety guidelines that must be followed when cleaning a shotgun?
  • Name the 3 hygienic guidlines after exposure to lead or solvents?
  • Name the NRA rule for safe storage of a gun?
  • Name additional shotgun training opportunities available from the NRA?

Questions?


Next Up: Shotgun Shooting at Straightaway Targets

Certificates will be issued at the end of the class.

Congratulations and Thank You!