Handgun Cleaning

Pistol cleaning & maintenance will help students establish good handgun cleaning habits and understand their firearm more in-depth to help prevent costly mistakes from improper care.

Topics Covered:

  • Proper disassembly techniques for your firearm(s)
  • Proper pistol cleaning habits to establish
  • How to spot early signs of excess wear and tear
  • Proper reassembly of the firearm and storage
  • Common malfunctions caused by excess buildup
  • Pistol Cleaning Kit Available for Purchase

Students may also provide a kit to include the following:

  • Cleaning brush (nylon or brass bristle)
  • Cleaning rod
  • Caliber bore brush (appropriate for your firearm(s))
  • Cleaning solvent
  • Lubrication oil
  • Cotton patches
  • Cleaning rag