Alright, let’s talk about something that most gun owners avoid like salad at a BBQ — cleaning your damn firearm. Yeah, I said it. You bought the thing, maybe even spent a small fortune customizing it, and now it’s just sitting there in the safe, dusty, neglected, like an old treadmill in your aunt’s basement.
And then what happens? You finally take it out to the range, line up your shot like you’re John Wick, pull the trigger, and click… nothing. Or worse, boom and a puff of smoke like your gun’s trying to send an SOS. You panic. The deer laughs. Your friend with the pristine AR gives you that look.
Welcome to reality, folks. Firearms need maintenance. They need cleaning. They need love. So if you’re in Kent and your gun’s been acting like a cranky lawnmower, C.A.R. Firearms is here to save the day — and your dignity.
Let me break this down for all the “it still shoots fine” folks out there. That’s great, Todd, but so does a rusty nail gun — until it doesn’t.
Here’s what happens when you don’t clean and maintain your firearm regularly:
Carbon builds up like burnt lasagna in the chamber
Moisture sneaks in and turns your barrel into a rust garden
Springs and pins get all gunked up and start acting like they’re on strike
Accuracy drops faster than your New Year’s resolutions
Safety goes right out the window — misfires, failures to feed, jams galore
If you treat your gun like a disposable razor, don’t be shocked when it performs like one. Cleaning isn’t “extra.” It’s bare minimum adulting for gun ownership.
Here at C.A.R. Firearms, we don’t just give your gun a quick wipe and say, “That’ll be $50.” We go full-on spa day. This isn’t a rinse and repeat — it’s deep tissue therapy for your trigger buddy.
Here’s the process:
We break that baby down into its individual components — bolt, firing pin, springs, you name it. Why? Because half the grime lives where your Q-tip can’t reach.
We scrub every inch. Carbon? Gone. Powder residue? Evicted. Unidentifiable gunk? Not today, Satan. We use pro-grade tools and solvents that don’t smell like regret.
The bore gets cleaned, polished, and inspected like we’re prepping it for a NASA mission. Because if your bore’s filthy, your accuracy’s garbage. Simple math.
We re-lube with the right viscosity oils — not the stuff you found in your garage. We’re not guessing here. Proper lubrication prevents corrosion, ensures cycling, and keeps your parts from grinding like a ‘90s dance floor.
Once it’s cleaned and reassembled, we test for function. If anything’s off — weak springs, worn parts — we’ll flag it and recommend a fix. Because nobody wants surprises when they pull the trigger.
Still not convinced? Let’s play a game:
Is your firearm gross? Let’s find out.
You can’t remember the last time it was cleaned
The action sounds like you’re crushing granola
The bore looks like a tunnel from a horror movie
There’s a visible layer of dust, and maybe a spider moved in
It jammed last time and you blamed the ammo (sure, buddy)
If any of those apply, bring it in. We’re in Kent. We’ve seen worse.
This service isn’t just for the collectors with gold-plated revolvers. It’s for:
Hunters: Don't blow your once-a-year shot because your bolt stuck mid-cycle.
Home defense owners: The worst time to discover a jam is when you actually need your firearm.
First-time buyers: Congrats on the purchase — now let’s keep it from turning into a $700 paperweight.
Seasoned shooters: You know better. We’re just here to help you stay on top of it.
Yes, you can clean your own gun. You can also cut your own hair. But should you?
We’ve seen it all — melted o-rings from using the wrong cleaner, stripped screws, over-lubed parts that attract lint like it’s a hobby. Not to mention the folks who lose parts during disassembly and then swear, “It came like that.”
Bringing it to us means:
You save time
You save money in the long run
You keep your gun in peak condition
You stop Googling “why does my gun feel like it’s possessed” at 2AM
We’re not some chain store that thinks “cleaning” means a baby wipe and a can of air. We’re licensed, experienced, and actually give a damn about your firearm.
Here’s what makes us different:
✅ In-house cleaning & diagnostics
✅ Decades of real-world gunsmithing experience
✅ Fast turnaround times (we don’t keep your gun hostage)
✅ Add-on options like trigger jobs, Cerakote, or sight installs while it’s already on the bench
✅ Honest assessments with no upsell B.S.
You bring it in dirty. We send it home shining, cycling, and ready to rock.
📍 Visit Us:
C.A.R. Firearms
6613 S 192nd Pl K106, Kent, WA 98032
📞 Call: (253) 642-7461
Walk-ins welcome. But heads up — around holidays and hunting season, we get busier than a squirrel in a nut factory. Appointments = less waiting, less whining.
Look, your firearm isn’t asking for much. Just a little upkeep, some lube, a check-in every now and then. Kind of like a relationship. Ignore it, and eventually it stops working — and now you’ve got bigger problems.
So if your rifle, shotgun, or pistol has been riding dirty longer than it should, bring it to C.A.R. Firearms in Kent. Let us clean it, tune it, and make it function like it’s brand new again.
Because showing your firearm some love?
That’s not just maintenance — it’s respect