r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Feb 12 '23

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

In response to this thread, the community was quite positive for a thread to cover these subjects.

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u/nobodyanon_ Feb 16 '23

Noob type question. Do you personally wear gloves when cleaning your firearms? I was just curious what others do.

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u/throwa37 Feb 16 '23

Nope, bare hands. Maybe it's dumb, but I also wash my hands compulsively, so nothing stays on my skin for long.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Feb 16 '23

Some chemicals are transdermal, some remove natural oils, some dissolve protein (skin cells), some are dangerous to inhale, some are dangerous to burn (cigarettes).

Know your enemy.