“Methods and Procedures”

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To learn the methods, procedures, use of tools and materials to safely and properly perform the task of cleaning a revolver.

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Ammunition must not be present

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The gun must be unloaded

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The action must be open

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Avoid eating, drinking or smoking while cleaning firearms.

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Make the cleaning area is properly ventilated.

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After cleaning firearms wash hands and face before eating or drinking.

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Remove powder residue

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Remove rust

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Protect the Gun from rust, corrosion and wear

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Ensure sure the gun will function properly

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Soft cloth

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Cleaning rod

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Cleaning rod attachments

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Cloth patches

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Small brush

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Bore cleaner

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Gun oil

Gun Cleaning Kit. [Online image] Available http://www.ehow.com/how_5164747_clean gun.html November 9, 2012

Tie an old sock or rag around the rear cylinder opening. This will protect the revolver from damage when the bore brush gets pushed through the barrel.

Revolver [Online image] Available http://artofmanliness.com/2008/08/19/how to-correctly-clean-gun/

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Match your bore brush to the bore of your barrel and dip you’re the bore brush in the cleaning solvent.

Feed the bore brush through the barrel of the gun. Allow the bore brush handle will naturally twist in your hand as it follows the rifling inside the barrel. Make sure the bore brush goes all the way through the barrel, exiting at the other end. Then come back through the barrel in the opposite direction.

Take a cleaning patch and dip it in cleaning solvent then feed it all the way through the barrel of the gun. Repeat with a dry patch until the patch does not show residue from the barrel.

Using a soft brass brush clean around the muzzle of the gun; then, using a little cleaning solvent, clean the rear cylinder opening

Using the brush again and some cleaning solvent, brush the cylinders, both outside and on the ends.

Continuing to clean the extractor rod with the brush and solvent. Clean both the front side then push it out and clean the star and rod between the cylinders.

Using the bore brush and the cleaning solvent, clean each of the cylinders in the same fashion that you cleaned the barrel. Remember to go all the way through on each side.

Use the cleaning patches in the same manner as you did with the barrel, taking the first patch and dipping it into the cleaning solvent before feeding it through the individual cylinders. Use two or three clean patches to get out excess residue.

Using a clean cloth, use a small amount of gun oil and cover all exterior areas of the gun with the exception of the hand grips.

Gun Oil [Online image] Available http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjschaefer/2772033879,November 11, 2012.

Wipe off any excess oil with a clean rag then polish up the gun with a silicone gun cloth. Continue to wipe until only a slight amount of oil can be visible on the gun.

     Follow Proper Safety Guidelines Purpose of cleaning a gun Use of tools and materials Methods and procedures General health and hygiene considerations