Having not been in the military (and regretting it), I have thought that the teaching of cleaning your firearm after every use was based upon the thought that you may not get a chance to clean before the next engagement if you waited. Fighting conditions can be harsh and foul a firearm quickly...
As Michael Caine says in the movie "Harry Brown": Harry Brown: [On shooting a drug dealer whose gun jammed when he tried to kill him] You failed to maintain your weapon, son.
I have read the rants about gun shows on the forum. All legitimate complaints. I have also read the complaints about buying online. Again, legitimate complaints. What I cannot understand is every firearm I buy used takes me a day (or longer) to clean the barrel after I get it. Doesn't...
Continued prayers. Watch the movie Zulu with Michael Caine. You can experience losing ground without giving up the fight and come out on top at the end.