Yes, I would clean the trigger group, receiver, bolt, etc - every time I shoot it ( on a pump or semi-auto ).
On an O/U I only take the wood stock off the receiver twice a year - unless I shoot in heavy rain - then I remove the stock and clean out the trigger group, firing pins, etc on them too whenever I shoot them.
It will make your gun last a lifetime / or longer ....and makes me sleep better. I see no reason to abuse my equipment and put it away partially clean ....( same on my handguns - every time )..
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