Solvent Trap Education and NRA Certified Firearm Instructors

Nate Graham November 14, 2021

Armory Den’s solvent traps are legal firearm cleaning and storage accessories, designed exclusively for capturing solvents during firearm maintenance and storing items essential for cleaning processes or travel, like cleaning accessories, batteries (AA/AAA to D Cell), lights, matches, or medications. Use them solely as intended and do not modify them, as alterations may constitute a felony under NFA regulations. Please follow all NFA laws, federal regulations, and state/local laws. Refer to our product guides for detailed instructions and illustrations on proper use.

Solvent Traps Education and NRA Certified Firearm Instructors

How NRA Certified Firearm Instructors Can Expand Customer Knowledge and Business with Solvent Traps?

Firearm safety is a cornerstone of NRA Certified Firearm Instructor-led courses. While cleaning may not initially seem tied to safety, a well-maintained firearm is both dependable and secure. Instructors can gain significant value by exploring the benefits of solvent trap solutions, sharing these advantages with their customers.

These benefits include, but are not limited to:

Minimizing residual solvent messes
Lessening the biological and environmental impact of toxic solvents
Enabling solvent recycling and proper disposal
Supporting transport of cleaning supplies
Improving firearm longevity, reliability, and safety

The most vital benefit for firearm safety courses is the last point: a properly maintained firearm boosts both reliability and safety.

Why Firearm Cleaning with Solvent Trap Solutions Matters

A firearm that lacks regular, proper, or thorough cleaning and lubrication can face issues, some posing risks to the user:

Rusting: Oxidation impacts metals more in neglected or poorly stored firearms.
Residual Fouling Buildup: Carbon, lead, and copper remnants from gunpowder can accumulate in the barrel, affecting accuracy and reliability.
Failure to Fire: Excessive residue may prevent a round from discharging when triggered.
Failure to Feed (FTF): Over-oiling can disrupt magazine-to-chamber movement, halting the round.
Failure to Eject (FTE): Casings may jam in the barrel, a preventable annoyance with regular care.

Though uncommon, significant buildup of carbon and other materials can lead to severe incidents. The key safety advantage of a clean firearm, however, lies in its reliability. Firearms are often purchased for protection, and a functional weapon can be critical in life-or-death situations.

Are You a Firearm Instructor?

If you’re a firearm instructor, you likely cover safety and reliability, including cleaning, in your courses. If not, this perspective might inspire you to emphasize the benefits of thorough cleaning with solvent trap solutions compared to conventional methods.

Armory Den encourages incorporating solvent trap cleaning systems into safety training. If you’re an instructor eager to provide more information or offer aluminum solvent traps to your customers, please reach out to us!