Transporting Firearms

You are responsible for your firearm at all times.

A firearm should be unleaded before it is put into a vehicle. The best way to transport a firearm in a vehicle is unloaded, inside a case, in the trunk. This keeps it safe and out of sight. Firearms should not be leaned against automobiles, trees, fences or other insecure rests. Firearms that are taken care of properly are not only safer, but also last longer and need fewer repairs.

Gun Cleaning and Storage A gun should be cleaned inside and out if it has been exposed to mud, sand, rain or snow. If moisture has formed on the metal parts (sweating occurs when a cold firearm is brought into a warm home) or if the gun has been stored uncovered and exposed to the air for a long time it should be cleaned before it is used. Cleaning equipment should include a cleaning rod, flannel patches, powder solvent and light gun oil.

A cleaning cloth treated with silicone is also advisable. Always check to be sure that the gun is EMPTY. Make sure that no ammunition is nearby. Clean the firearm from the breech end (rear of the firearm). Too much oil or grease can be dangerous – just a few drops will do for most jobs. Too much oil on the safety can stop its action. Fingerprints left on a firearm work as an acid and can corrode the metal. When storing firearms, make sure they are UNLOADED.

Store firearms in a locked cabinet. Be sure to store ammunition separately in a locked compartment. When different types of ammunition are store together, each kind should be kept separate. Each kind should be in its own container to avoid mixing.