So, You Got Your First Gun

A neophyte who has just acquired their first gun (or first pistol, or first rifle) should apply these steps in this order:

• Learn and use the main rules of gun safety!
• Barrel inspection (for any used weapon) - this really should be done pre-purchase, but it's still good to know anyway.
• Check the Safety Warnings and read any safety advisories pertaining to the new weapon.
• Cosmoline removal procedure (for MilSurp rifles)
• Cleaning, and for used weapons, its first check-up.
• Break-in period (for new or not-very-used weapons)

-- SeanNewton - 04 Jan 2006