Handgun Maintenance · Governors Gun Club
Handgun Cleaning
& Maintenance · Kennesaw, GA
A clean handgun is a reliable handgun. In this 2-hour hands-on class you'll learn exactly how to field strip, clean, lubricate, and reassemble your firearm — the right way, every time. Bring your handgun and leave with the confidence to maintain it at home. Open to all experience levels.
2 hours
Classroom + hands-on
$75
All experience levels
Kennesaw, GA
Governors Gun Club · Kennesaw, GA
2
Hours
5
Topics
$75
Fee
0
Prerequisites
What you'll work on
Course Curriculum
01
Why Cleaning Matters
Understand how fouling, carbon buildup, and lack of lubrication affect your handgun's reliability and accuracy — and why regular maintenance is part of responsible ownership.
Fouling & carbon buildup
Reliability impact
Cleaning frequency
Manufacturer recommendations
02
Field Stripping
Learn to safely disassemble your handgun into its major components for cleaning — without tools, without guesswork. We cover the process for both semi-automatics and revolvers.
Safe unloading
Semi-auto field strip
Revolver breakdown
Component identification
03
Cleaning the Action & Slide
Remove carbon and fouling from the slide, frame rails, and action components — the areas that affect feeding, extraction, and overall function most directly.
Slide rails
Frame cleaning
Extractor & ejector
Carbon removal
04
Lubrication
Too much oil is as problematic as too little. Learn exactly where to apply lubricant, how much to use, and which products work best for your specific firearm.
Lubrication points
Oil vs. grease
Product selection
Over-lubrication issues
05
Reassembly & Function Check
Reassemble your handgun correctly and perform a function check to confirm everything is working as it should before you leave the class.
Correct reassembly sequence
Function check
Common reassembly errors
Inspection tips
What to bring
Course Materials
Your handgun (unloaded)
Bring the handgun you want to learn to maintain. Semi-autos and revolvers both welcome. Leave your ammunition at home or in your vehicle — no live ammo in the classroom.
Cleaning kit & supplies
Bring your own cleaning kit if you have one — or purchase a complete kit in-store before class. We'll show you exactly what each tool is used for during the classroom portion.
Notepad & pen
Optional but recommended — you'll want to note the specific lubrication points and cleaning intervals for your particular firearm.
Course details
What to Know
Duration
2 hours
Format
Class + hands-on
Cost
$75
Prerequisites
None
Location
Kennesaw, GA
Instructor
GGC Staff
Upcoming class dates
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Cancellation & Reschedule Policy
Students who cancel a minimum of 72 hours before class will receive a full refund as store credit. A 6% credit card processing fee will be deducted from refunds to the original payment method. Cancellations less than 72 hours in advance or no-shows will result in forfeiture of 50% of payment and a 50% store credit. One reschedule is permitted for a future course date. Contact instructors@governorsgunclub.com to reschedule.