How many would/would've paid for a "How To Clean Your Gun" class - Page 3

Pitmaster · May 14th, 2008, 03:43 PM

I sort of self-taught myself via the internet, manuals, etc. but it would have been much easier to learn if I could have spent a few bucks sitting down with someone and doing it. A revolver, Glock, and some semi-autos are fairly straight forward. But I just bought my first 1911 and have no idea how to take it apart to clean. Would I pay. In a heartbeat. I'll figure it out sometime.

packinnova · May 14th, 2008, 03:46 PM

I'm an engineer. I play well with mechanical and electrical gizmos. Never needed an instruction course. Let me play...if I can't figure it out I'll have the manual out and have it completely disassembled and reassembled in no time. Just about everything I have (firearms wise and some vehicles, tools, etc...) I've disassembled and reassembled for the sole purpose of learning how the darn things work. It's just the way I am. No course for simple disassembly and maintenance needed. Now, an armorers course....that's a different story all together.

packinnova · May 14th, 2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitmaster

I sort of self-taught myself via the internet, manuals, etc. but it would have been much easier to learn if I could have spent a few bucks sitting down with someone and doing it. A revolver, Glock, and some semi-autos are fairly straight forward. But I just bought my first 1911 and have no idea how to take it apart to clean. Would I pay. In a heartbeat. I'll figure it out sometime.

I think Lima's got a good vid out there on youtube somewhere...

Oh wait...did I just throw her under the bus...oops sorry.

gwhall57 · May 14th, 2008, 03:52 PM

I got my "cleaning training" free, courtesy of Drill SGT Baez at Ft. Dix in 1976....

PaulJ · May 14th, 2008, 04:59 PM

I would pay, if it is specific to my gun (I own a Glock). Even if you learned how to clean it as kid/army wherever, I think its good to know the special details about the particular make or model you own. I think manufacturers could sponsor some of this via their website or as part of promos they run with gun stores.

When I say I would pay: Probably $20 or so. Not $75.

rmarcustrucker · May 14th, 2008, 05:07 PM

I love detail cleaning my firearms...always end up with parts left over....I figure it's parts I didn't need......right?

1911packer · May 14th, 2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Rex

I took a Glock maintenance class for $75. It was well worth it. Showed me how to break it down to parade rest and put it back together again....very informative....

I didn't think Glocks needed maintenance.

1911packer · May 14th, 2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gwhall57

I got my "cleaning training" free, courtesy of Drill SGT Baez at Ft. Dix in 1976....

Ahhh, Ft. Dix. Freezing winter, forced march to the range, shooting at deer on the berm, cleaning my M16. I hate flashbacks...

Agave · May 14th, 2008, 06:43 PM

I got paid to take a gun cleaning class. We call it Recruit Training.

I've seen 100 ways to clean a gun and have used a lot of them. Perhaps there is a market for a class such as, but I'm thinking that classes would be small.

sniper58 · May 14th, 2008, 06:47 PM

No because that skill set was taught to me at an early age and reinforced almost ad nauseum through the years.

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May 14th, 2008, 03:43 PM	#21
Pitmaster Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wherever there's fried chicken or barbecue Posts: 619	I sort of self-taught myself via the internet, manuals, etc. but it would have been much easier to learn if I could have spent a few bucks sitting down with someone and doing it. A revolver, Glock, and some semi-autos are fairly straight forward. But I just bought my first 1911 and have no idea how to take it apart to clean. Would I pay. In a heartbeat. I'll figure it out sometime. __________________ Pitmaster "The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home." Antonin Scalia

May 14th, 2008, 03:52 PM	#24
gwhall57 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 293	I got my "cleaning training" free, courtesy of Drill SGT Baez at Ft. Dix in 1976.... __________________ "Bad spellers of the world - untie!" DAV Life member, NRA Life member Springfield XD 9mm Sub-Compact Taurus PT111 Millennium Pro 9mm

May 14th, 2008, 06:43 PM	#29
Agave Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 301	I got paid to take a gun cleaning class. We call it Recruit Training. I've seen 100 ways to clean a gun and have used a lot of them. Perhaps there is a market for a class such as, but I'm thinking that classes would be small. __________________ "Wherever I go, everyone is a little safer because I am there; anyone in need has a friend." -Capt. Jack Hoban, USMC

May 14th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#30
sniper58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 753	No because that skill set was taught to me at an early age and reinforced almost ad nauseum through the years. __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member

May 14th, 2008, 04:59 PM	#25
PaulJ Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 210	I would pay, if it is specific to my gun (I own a Glock). Even if you learned how to clean it as kid/army wherever, I think its good to know the special details about the particular make or model you own. I think manufacturers could sponsor some of this via their website or as part of promos they run with gun stores. When I say I would pay: Probably $20 or so. Not $75.

May 14th, 2008, 05:07 PM	#26
rmarcustrucker Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twinsburg, Ohio Posts: 254	I love detail cleaning my firearms...always end up with parts left over....I figure it's parts I didn't need......right?

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