I don't think joe public realizes that ranges are as much of a social gathering as anything.
Sometimes you're there alone to get some work done, but usually the best times are when your friends are there too.
I'm guessing that's unique to the range you are joining, I wouldn't worry to much about it, if you've been shooting since 82 and don't have any extra holes in you - you're probably gonna be alright
What FAL said
I pretty much do everything with a rag and a couple nylon/brass brushes(the toothbrush shaped kind). Cotton swabs where needed.
Depending on the shape, a short cleaning rod and a 12ga brush will clean the inside of some .22 receives nicely.
I don't bother cleaning the bore of...
Well, as for an embarrassing moment since I'm one of the lucky mods, I don't have much but last year for the ipsc training and first match - my uber reliable 1911 turned into the fable 1911 jamaholic once it was under oiled and out in some heavy rain.
I got some satisfaction from other pistols...
I bought this, cheapest I've seen but I haven't looked hard. Purchased because it was where I was making a rifle purchase anyways.
I would like CCI or S&B but this stuff is going bang as it should so far
https://www.rangeviewsports.ca/product/remington-umc-9mm-luger-115gr-fmj-500rds/