Suppressor Care & Cleaning

How often to clean

• Rimfire and pistol cans get dirty fast. Take them apart and clean them as often as the maker recommends.
• Sealed rifle cans usually don’t need cleaning. Check the manual.

Every range trip

• Make sure it’s tight before every string
• Check alignment with a rod if anything feels off
• Let it cool. Cans get hot enough to burn you and melt a gun case

Avoid

• Harsh chemicals or ultrasonic cleaners unless the maker says it’s OK
• Shooting with a loose can, which can cause a baffle strike