r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Aug 28 '22

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

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u/greendragon2656 Sep 02 '22

Any must buy cleaning supplies for a remington 28 gauge shotgun, .22 long rifle and .22 handgun? Wanted to get into it slowly, so I'm putting together lists of junk to buy at the same time. Have a cabinet, hearing protection etc., just stuck on cleaning. Any newbie advice for stuff I might be forgetting is welcome.

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u/GinnAdvent Sep 02 '22 edited Sep 02 '22

Shooting eye protection, cleaning kit and patches.

G96 and Balistol are 2 famous CPL, and you can't go wrong with Hoppe product.

I also bought a humidity gauge device and small dehumidifier to keep humidity constant aroundy cabinet area.

Buy stuff online for things from Tenda and Bullseye North that have free shipping once you hit certain value in your order. Compare prices for savings.

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u/greendragon2656 Sep 02 '22

Great ideas, thank you. If I wear glasses already, is eye protection still important? I'm guessing so, since they prolly won't shatter like glass would. Dehumidifier is a good idea too.

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u/GinnAdvent Sep 02 '22

Yes, you should still get one because you want to protect your glasses too. Try to research one that won't get foggy when you wear it over your glasses. There are shooting prescription out there but those can get pricy.

Another thing I also got is silicon gun sock, they also help reduce chance of rust and they prevent stuff from bumping into each other and scratches to your firearms

Right now is super muggy where I live, I can collect a 3/4 cup of water easy in about 4 nights of 8 hours continue running for my dehumidifier. Ideally should be 40 to 50 percent. I prefer 40 percent.

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u/Western-Garage4193 Sep 03 '22

I don't wear safety glasses just my regular glasses. You will be fine. If you are paranoid get side protectors for them.

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u/yoemo_ Sep 03 '22

I got some safety prescription glasses from ArmouRX. It’s not outrageously pricey and the style can be used as normal glasses too but importantly is they are rated the same as general workplace safety glasses so they are impact and shatter resistant.

Might be worth considering if we plan to go to the range often and want that piece of mind.