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Disassembling the Ruger Mini-14 rifle for cleaning and service is simple when compared to most firearms in its class. It has no takedown screws holding the receiver in the stock. The removal of the trigger group will allow the rest of the rifle to be separated from the stock. First ensure the chamber is empty. Remove the magazine and cycle the bolt so that the internal hammer is cocked. Next, place the safety in the on-safe position (safety is pushed back toward the trigger). Turn the rifle upside down so that the trigger is now facing upward. At the rear of the trigger guard you will find a hole in which you place a 1/8 inch roll pin punch and pry the trigger guard up until it pops loose from the latch at the bottom of the trigger guard. If you have a very strong thumb you can actually force this without a tool. I have done it, but prefer to use a tool as my thumb is getting old. It will take some pressure to release the trigger guard. Pull the trigger guard upward until it can no longer go forward. Tilt the back of the trigger group upward and remove it from the stock. The rest of the barreled action can easily be removed from the stock.