A proper gun oil or CLP, or a specialty oil that leaves a dry lubricant behind when it dries, is much safer. If you’re putting a gun away for months or years, you need a different level of protection.

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** As a dealer and gunsmith who ...

Rust occurs through a chemical reaction that happens when iron, or iron alloys like steel, come into contact with water and oxygen. Some things can exacerbate this situation, like the oils and salts ...