Firearms should be cleaned after every use to keep them in top condition. Every hunter should own a complete cleaning kit.

Work on a cleared table or bench. Always give cleaning your full attention. Never clean a firearm while doing something else. Once you start cleaning, complete the cleaning process before you do anything else.

Follow these basic steps to clean your firearm.

• Point the muzzle in a safe direction, and make sure the gun is unloaded.
• Remove all ammunition from the cleaning bench.
• For the most thorough cleaning, field strip the firearm following the owner's manual and clean each part separately.