I got a gun. Now what?

I got a gun. Now what?
Due to the changing political climate a lot of people chose to exercise their constitutional right and obtain a firearm. With this step comes great responsobility.
However, gun like any other mechanical devices require, maintenance, preventive care and must be used safely. This series of blog posts will address some of the common issues among first time gun owners.

1. Accessories to go.
Once you buy a guy you need some basic accessories - cleaning kit is usually the first that comes to mind. There is a multitude of cleaning kits ranging in price from $10 to $50.
If all you have is a pistol, get a simple cleaning kit that is stored in a handle used to transport it. They cost about 10 and cover most major calibers. You will also need some patches to go with it.
It's ok to buy large patches such as 12 gauge and then cut them down to size as needed. There is no hard and fast rule about what size a patch must be used in a pistol.
Usually you would also need cleaning solvent to clean a gun. This has been discussed forever on various forums. Personally, I like to use M-Pro 7 for cleaning because it's non-toxic, environmentally friendly and has no smell if it must be used in an apartment. For lubrication, I am partial to Mil Tec(r) pro because it does not leave too much sticky residue and does a great job lubricating.