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What should you do before cleaning a shotgun?

Make sure it is unloaded and follow safety rules.

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  1. Make sure it is unloaded and follow safety rules ✔
  2. Load it to test the action
  3. Point it at a wall

Why: Before cleaning, confirm the shotgun is unloaded and follow basic safety rules, using the right materials.

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Cleaning starts with an empty chamber.
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Answer: Make sure it is unloaded and follow safety rules. Before cleaning, confirm the shotgun is unloaded and follow basic safety rules, using the right materials.

  1. Scouting America: Shotgun Shooting www.scouting.org/merit-badges/shotgun-shooting
    Explain the basic safety rules for cleaning a shotgun, and identify the materials needed
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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