Techna Clip Blog A How To Guide: Caring For New Guns

If you're like many Americans, you may have recently received a new gun for Christmas, or perhaps you treated yourself to the latest Black Friday special and you've had your new special ops style pistol for a little over a month.No matter when you received your latest prized armory piece, it's important to understand the basics of how to care for your new weapon.Load and Reload - The most important thing is learning how to load and unload the weapon. Guns come with safety instructions for a reason: it's important to read how to check if the gun's chamber is empty. Often times, as with bolt action and semi-automatic handguns, the weapons are not empty until the chamber AND magazine are both clear. Always point the weapon down and away from people when checking to see if it is loaded.Ammunition - One of the most common mistakes inexperienced gun owners make is purchasing the wrong type of ammunition for their weapons. Despite what people believe, a 20-gauge shotgun shell will actually fit into the chamber of a 12-gauge shotgun. Just because a bullet fits, doesn't mean it's safe to fire. This is also true for guns that use magazines. It's best to make sure the magazine is compatible with the firearm, which is another reason why it's important to read the safety instructions that come with new guns.Gun Cleaning Kits - Guns require regular cleaning. Most gun shops sell gun-cleaning kits, which include a gun cleaning cloth. These kits offer the necessary rods, brushes and accessories that are required to clean guns. These kits are not necessary universal, meaning that guns require certain size rods and brushes that correspond to the weapon's barrel size. It's best to have a sufficient supply of oils, solvents and bore cleaners on hand. Guns should be cleaned regularly, with experts recommending at least every three to four uses.Store - Guns should be stored in a dry, cool area, as humidity can damage guns with corrosion and rust. It's best to invest in a gun safe, which helps prevent accidents or guns from falling in the wrong hands. This is especially important if there are children in the home. If a gun will not be used for several months, it's best to put a light coat of oiled gun grease on the weapon, as this helps prevent damage that is often associated with long-term storage.Now that you know how to properly care for your gun, it's important to consider what your goals are. If you have a rifle, you're likely looking at hunting or target practice options. If, however, you have a handgun, you probably are looking at this weapon for self-defense.For gun owners that have concealed carry permits, Techna Clip offers a wide assortment of gun belt clips. These clips are ideal for concealed carry handguns and their most popular models include the Ruger LC9 belt clip, Sig P238 belt clip and LCP 380 holster.