Firearm Rust Prevention
6 Pro Tips to Prevent Gun Rust
Most firearm owners aim to take good care of their guns. However, many fall short in efforts to prevent gun rust. The problem usually comes down to less-than-thorough cleaning, using the wrong protective products (or applying the right products improperly),…
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Tips to Avoid Gun Safe Rust & Corrosion
Whether your firearm is for safety, sport, or service, keeping it stored securely is important. So too is ensuring your firearm storage solution doesn’t cause unexpected damage. Gun safe rust and corrosion can cause unpleasant surprises next time you go…
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Report: Firearm Rust Can Quickly Render It Unidentifiable, Inoperable
Ever since firearms have existed, so too has the risk of firearm rust. While iron and its alloys, like steel, are popular materials in gun manufacturing due to their resilience and strength, these metals are also incredibly vulnerable to adverse…
Proper Ammo Storage Solutions Include Corrosion Prevention
Ammunition does not have an infinite shelf life. But to ensure your ammo is in the best shape possible for as long as possible, your ammo storage plan should include corrosion prevention. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the…
Zerust Firearm Bags Trusted by Military, Available to Civilians
Rust and corrosion are natural – but controllable – processes that have been especially problematic to society since the start of the Industrial Revolution. However, military officials didn’t start taking a hard look at the actual impact on its artillery…
3 Simple Ways to Prevent Firearm Rust
Firearm rust is a reality with which many gun owners must grapple – particularly with older models. Sometimes they’re passed down in less-than-ideal condition or perhaps purchased with the intention of cleanup and resale. But even newer guns aren’t immune,…
Gun-Cleaning & Storage Tips to Prevent Firearm Rust
With the holidays approaching, gun retailers are expecting an uptick on sales. In fact, the last three months of the year historically represent almost one-third of annual sales for firearm retailers every year. For new owners – novice and experienced…
Strategies for Preventing Gun Rust Post-Hunt
Prime hunting season is upon us, particularly for deer, turkey, waterfowl, coyote, black bear, and small game. But no matter what you’re hunting or what type of firearm you’re using, it’s imperative you implement strategies for preventing gun rust post-hunt,…
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Prevent Rust With Top 4 Gun Storage Tips
It’s estimated that about 40 percent of Americans live in a household with a firearm. But it’s fair to say a much smaller percent understand how to properly care for their firearm to prevent rust and corrosion of their gun.…
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Prevent Gun Rust: The Care and Keeping of Your New Firearm
2020 was unparalleled in many ways – including sales of firearms and ammo. The latest FBI data reveals the agency processed a record 40 million firearm background checks last year – far more than any other year. The National Shooting…
Rifle Care Rule No. 1: Prevent Rust
If you want your rifle to last, it’s important to remember one thing: Prevent rust. It’s every gun owner’s enemy, especially in the postseason. Recently, a gunsmith in West Virginia was asked by a local newspaper reporter about the No.…
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Prevent Gun Rust When You Store Your Firearms
Rust is the bane of any gun owner’s existence. It can eat away at the metal components of the firearm, resulting in discoloration, pits and potentially malfunction. Rust is a chemical oxidation process through which metals containing iron come in…
How to Protect Your New Gun From Rust and Corrosion
As often happens when there is political uncertainty, economic instability or people feel their rights may be infringed upon, gun and ammunition sales go up. That’s what we’re seeing today amid global concern of the coronavirus, COVID-19. Even as stores…
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Prevent Rifle Rust and Corrosion During Long-Term Storage
Hunting seasons vary from state-to-state, but even the most avid hunters usually place their rifles in storage at least for a time. To prevent rifle rust and corrosion during long-term storage, it’s important to keep your weapon cleaned, oiled and…
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Searching the Best Gun Rust Prevention Products for Firearm Storage
Rust is always a risk when it comes to metal, and firearms are no exceptions – particularly carry guns because of their constant proximity to the human body. The best gun rust prevention products are those that are chemical-free, tidy,…
Prevent Corroded Barrels With the Right Gun Cleaner and Gun Oil
Responsible firearm owners know that proper gun maintenance and storage is obligatory. Newer models may not necessarily need to be cleaned after every use (though there is some debate among enthusiasts on ideal cleaning frequency), but it’s a given that…
Prevent Gun Barrel Rust With Zerust Tube and Barrel Strip
Whether you stash your gun or rifle in the back of a closet, in the pickup truck console or an in-ground cache, taking proper steps to prevent gun barrel rust is a must – particularly if you’re using corrosive ammunition.…
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Chilling Out: Cold Weather Gun Rust Prevention
With the northern hemisphere now firmly in winter’s icy grip, extra precaution is critical to keeping your weapons safe from the clutches of cold weather. Gun rust prevention in winter doesn’t need to be costly or time-consuming, but it must…
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Risk of Gun Rust Heightened in Summer Humidity
Gun rust has been around as long as firearms have been made of metal (which is to say, always). Sports enthusiasts, hunters, law enforcement officers and those with concealed carry licenses – they may all take great caution to ensure…
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