Why Guns Rust (And How to Prevent it)

This video provides a quick, expert-level guide to cleaning a firearm immediately after a range trip. It emphasizes a simplified disassembly for striker-fired handguns and focuses on efficiently removing fouling from the barrel, slide, and frame using basic tools like brushes and cloths. The instruction concludes with proper lubrication of key components and a function check, making it ideal for beginners looking to maintain their firearms after shooting.

Instruction from Steve and Caleb at Brownells debunks the myth of using gun cases for long-term firearm storage. They explain that the fabric in gun cases traps moisture, leading to rust. Proper long-term storage involves using gun safes with dehumidifiers, storing firearms away from contact materials, and allowing cold guns to acclimate to room temperature before casing to prevent condensation. Cases are strictly for short-term transport.

This guide provides a simple, three-step method for cleaning a firearm's bore, suitable for beginners. It emphasizes ensuring the firearm is unloaded before starting and using appropriate tools like brushes, patches, and cleaning solvents or CLP. The process involves running a solvent-soaked patch, then a bore brush, and finally a dry patch through the barrel, repeating as needed. Lubrication of high-friction areas is the final step.

This guide, presented by an expert with over 30 years of experience and U.S. Army background, details proper firearm lubrication. It emphasizes using synthetic/CLP oils sparingly, applying only a microscopic film to prevent attracting debris. The expert recommends a silicone-treated rag for regular wipe-downs and advises against over-oiling, especially in extreme environmental conditions.

This guide, presented by GUNBROS, details how to identify and respond to a dangerous squib load. A squib occurs when insufficient powder causes a bullet to lodge in the barrel, posing a severe risk if a subsequent round is fired. The video emphasizes immediate cessation of firing, safe unloading, and barrel inspection to prevent catastrophic firearm failure and injury.

This YouTube video focuses on the essential skill of reloading firearms to maintain the ability to continue shooting. The description explicitly states that if you run out of ammunition, reloading is necessary. The video demonstrates the reloading process for various types of guns. The content is practical and educational for firearms owners who want to be proficient in maintaining their shooting capability.

This guide details advanced loading and unloading techniques for the M1 Garand, addressing common misconceptions. It covers how to safely unload a partial clip, perform direct chamber single loading, and the preferred method of top-loading with an empty en bloc clip. Instruction is provided by JaredAF, demonstrating experienced handling of the M1 Garand's unique manual of arms.

This guide details the fastest revolver reload techniques, including the 'New York Reload' using a secondary firearm and the efficient use of a mechanical speedloader. Instruction emphasizes speed and tactical advantage, drawing on experienced firearm handling demonstrated by JaredAF. Proper safety protocols are paramount during practice.

This video provides an expert demonstration of the unique "party trick" of the Hammerli 100 free pistol, as explained by JaredAF. The demonstration highlights the firearm's specialized Martini-style falling block action and its independent trigger cocking mechanism. It showcases how the trigger can be cocked separately, allowing the action to fire simply by tilting the pistol due to the trigger mechanism's weight, enabling safe dry-fire practice.

This guide details the correct procedures for unloading an M1 Garand when it is not empty and for clearing common jams. It emphasizes referencing the official FM 23-5 Field Manual and demonstrates techniques that avoid damaging the rifle, contrasting them with incorrect methods seen in viral videos. The instruction comes from JaredAF, who demonstrates expert-level knowledge of the M1 Garand's operation.