EAA MP153 Instruction Manual

EAA MODEL MP153

European American Armory

402 Richard Road

Rockledge, FL. 32955

SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN

WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

European American Armory Corp.

3855 North U.S. Highway 1

Cocoa, Florida 32926

[phone]

www.eaacorp.com

E-mail: [e-mail]

© Copyright 2004

EAA MODEL:

MP153 SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN

WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL NUMBER BARREL LENGTHS GAUGE/SIZES

MP153 20", 24", 26", 28", 30” 12 / 2.75”, 3”, and 3.5”

TYPE FINISH

SEMI-AUTO BLUE

SHOTGUN

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Weight (average) - 28" = 8.5 Lbs

Overall Length - 41” to 52”

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, this owner’s manual
contains important warnings, instructions and safety procedures which must be
understood BEFORE using this firearm. Read the ENTIRE MANUAL and if you
do not understand any part of it or the operation of your shotgun, stop and seek
professional firearms instructions. You can get a copy of this manual from
European American Armory Corp. upon request.

Record the serial number of your firearm (located on the left bottom side of the
receiver):
# ___________________________________________________________

and a description of it:

____________________________________________________________

Make a copy of this manual, proof of purchase/sales record for safekeeping in a
secure safe or fireproof container. Such proof is necessary if the firearm is
damaged, stolen or sent in for warranty repair.

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W A R N I N G

**YOU RISK PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH BY HANDLING THIS FIREARM**

Before handling any firearm, make sure you know the safety procedures and
most importantly, keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction.

Before handling this firearm, read, understand and follow the instructions in this
manual. Always keep this manual with the firearm. If you lend, give or sell this
firearm, be sure the manual goes with it. If there is anything you do not understand,
seek advice from someone qualified in safe handling of firearms. You must ALWAYS
obey the following warnings, instructions and safety procedures:

1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

2. Firearms should be unloaded and secured when not actually in use.

3. Don’t rely on your firearm’s safety.

4. Be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.

5. Use only proper ammunition matching the precise gauge of your specific
shotgun.

6. If your shotgun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care.

7. Always wear ear and eye protection when shooting.

8. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting.

9. Don’t alter or modify your firearm and have it serviced regularly.

10. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of your shotgun.

11. Shoot sober!

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Type Of Ammunition To Be Used

It is suggested that high quality commercially manufactured ammunition be used
in this firearm. Avoid military surplus or old ammunition as it may not fire with
sufficient force to expel the projectile or wad from the barrel. The use of reloaded,

high pressure or hand-loaded ammunition can be dangerous and will
void the warranty.

LEAD WARNING: The actual firearm does not contain any lead; however, it

does fire ammunition which contains lead or lead compounds known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, reproductive toxicity, and other serious
physical injury. Those who discharge a firearm, stand near someone who
discharges a firearm or clean firearms are hereby warned of the dangers presented
by lead and lead compounds and should take protective health measures. Avoid
exposure to lead while handling and wash your hands after contact. Proper air

ventilation is absolutely necessary when shooting indoors.

N O T I C E

SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUNS ARE CLASSIFIED AS FIREARMS OR DANGEROUS
WEAPONS and are sold by European American Armory Corp. with the specific

understanding that we are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for their
safe handling or resale under local laws and regulations.

European American Armory Corp. shall not be responsible in any manner
whatsoever for malfunctioning of the firearm, for physical injury or for property
damage resulting in whole or in part from (1) intentional or negligent discharge,
(2) improper or careless handling, (3) unauthorized modification and/or alteration
of the internal/safety mechanisms, (4) defective, improper, high pressure, hand­loaded, or reloaded ammunition, (5) corrosion and/or lack of proper maintenance,
(6) neglect, or (7) other influences beyond our direct and immediate control. This
limitation applies regardless of whether liability is asserted on the basis of contract,
negligence or strict liability (including any failure to warn). Under no circumstance
shall European American Armory Corp. be liable for incidental or consequential
damages, such as loss of use of property, commercial loss and loss of earnings
or profits.

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FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR

LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

Get competent firearms instruction in safe handling before using this firearm.
Please ask your dealer for names of qualified instructors near you. All guns are
extremely dangerous if carelessly handled or used. Remember that the firearm
user is the primary “safety” and that reliance on any mechanical safety device
should never replace safe handling procedures.

This firearm WILL FIRE if a shell is in the chamber and the trigger is pulled while
the safety is disengaged.

DO NOT LOAD THIS SEMI-AUTO SHOTGUN UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND HOW
IT OPERATES. KEEP this semi-auto shotgun unloaded at all times except when

you are ready to fire and are sure of your target.

ALWAYS carry this semi-auto shotgun in a case or original box unloaded.
NEVER point this semi-auto shotgun at anything that is not your intended target

even if the semi-auto shotgun is unloaded. When loading, unloading, cleaning or
handling, always be sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and always
keep your finger off the trigger.

NEVER assume any gun is unloaded. Before handling, check to make sure the
chamber is empty. See Unloading Instructions. Make sure you know that this or
any firearm is fully unloaded before displaying or handling it. When handling any
firearm, keep your fingers away from the trigger at all times until you intend to fire.

Get instructions from a competent firearms instructor before using this or any
firearm. Learn from a professional how to handle, load, unload, operate, fire and
care for your gun.

NEVER PLAY with your firearm. It is not a toy and can be a very dangerous
weapon that can cause serious personal injury or death.

Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Treat every gun as if it is
loaded...all the time. NEVER point any firearm (loaded or unloaded) at any person
or anything you do not intend to shoot. Always keep your gun unloaded until
ready to use and make sure that it is unloaded before cleaning.

Keep your finger OFF the trigger until you are actually aiming at the target and
ready to shoot. Learn to rest your finger outside of the trigger guard.

Never rely on a gun’s “safety” to protect you from unsafe gun handling. A safety is
only a mechanical device, not a substitute for using common sense and following
gun safety procedures.

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FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE

YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

Never leave a gun unattended or where it could fall.
Store guns and ammunition separately beyond the reach of children. Make

sure that they are properly secured so untrained individuals and children will be
denied access to your guns and ammunition.

Test your gun’s operation and safeties only at a shooting range while the firearm
is pointed in a safe direction.

Know your target and what is beyond. Ask yourself what your projectile will hit if
it misses the target or passes through the intended target. Remember, a fired
projectile can travel over a mile (including a ricochet) and is capable of going
through walls. Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water. . . shot will ricochet.

Guns and alcohol or drugs do not mix. Don’t take any alcoholic beverages and/or
drugs before or during shooting activities.

Never pull a gun toward you by the muzzle. Don’t climb a tree, cross a ditch or
fence with a loaded gun.

Always empty guns before entering a house, car, truck, boat, RV, camp or any
building.

When receiving a gun, always open the action and check to make sure the
chamber is unloaded.

NEVER accept anyone’s word that a gun is “unloaded” or “empty.” You should
immediately open the action and check to make sure it is unloaded.

Be careful with ALL ammunition. Even “blank” cartridges are deadly at close
range due to the muzzle blast. Make sure your ammunition is new and in good
clean condition. Do NOT oil or grease ammunition as this may damage the
cartridge primer. Do NOT tamper with or alter the standard factory ammunition.

Keep firearms unloaded when not actually in use. Load the gun only when on the
range preparing to fire and unload it before leaving the range.

Never put your hand over the muzzle of a gun.
ALWAYS WEAR protective shooting glasses and hearing protection when using

firearms.

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FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE

YOUR LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

Spectators should be at least 10 feet behind and away from the shooter while the
shooter is loading, shooting and unloading. Spectators should wear ear and eye
protection and they should avoid distracting those shooting their firearms.

Never drop your gun. If you do drop it, unload it and check it for proper function
before using it again.

Do NOT alter or modify your gun. Don’t try to change your gun’s trigger pull,
because it may affect sear engagement and thereby cause accidental firing.

Do NOT remove any internal safety or safety device on the firearm. Safety
mechanisms are designed to help protect you from injury or death.

Properly maintain and keep your gun clean. Keep in a dry place away from other
metals and water. If your gun shows sign of corrosion or improper operation, have
it serviced by a competent gunsmith.

Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction when loading and unloading your
gun. Never point the muzzle at anyone.

If a gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep it pointed down range at the
target for 60 seconds. Sometimes slow primer ignition may cause a delay in full
ignition of a cartridge. If after 60 seconds the cartridge does not fire, keep the
muzzle pointed in safe direction and avoid exposure to the breech, as you attempt
to unload your firearm.

Never let water, snow, mud or other material enter the barrel. Always be sure the
barrel is free of any obstruction.

Since many ammunition identifications sound similar, be sure that you use only
the correct ammunition for your gun. Do NOT use the wrong size or wrong strength
ammunition in your firearm.

Teach children: 1. NOT to touch guns, bullets, cartridges, shells, flares or any
explosive device and 2. That if they discovery such a dangerous item or weapon,
they must immediately report its location to their parents, school teacher or
police.

Remember a firearm has the capability of taking your life or the life of someone
else. Be careful with your firearm — an accident is almost always the result of
not following basic safety rules.

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Use the Security Lock Provided with your Semi-auto shotgun

This semi-auto shotgun comes with a security lock to assist in protecting against
unauthorized use. See Figure 1. The semi-auto shotgun must be unloaded
when the security lock is in place. WARNING: Using the security lock cannot
substitute for securing your firearm and ammunition in separate, locked locations.

The security lock operates as follows:

1. To open the Trigger Lock

put the Key into the
notches of the Trigger
Lock Nut and unscrew it
counter-clockwise. See
Figure 2. Remove the
Trigger Lock Screw.

2. To install the Trigger

Lock on a semi-auto
shotgun put the Trigger
Lock over the trigger
guard with the smaller
end of the Trigger Lock
shroud pointing toward
the muzzle. Then place
the Trigger Lock Screw
through the cross-slotted hole on the side of the
Trigger Lock shroud. See Figures 3a, 3b.

Figure 1

Figure 3a

Figure 2

Figure 3b

3. Screw the Trigger Lock Nut on the Trigger Lock

Screw (clockwise) and tighten the nut with the
key. DO NOT TIGHTEN THE NUT TOO TIGHT
OR YOU COULD DAMAGE THE LOCK SCREW.
See Figure 4.

Figure 4

4. To remove the Trigger Lock, unscrew the Trigger

Lock Nut counter-clockwise with the key and
detach the Trigger Lock Screw. See Figure 5.

W A R N I N G

Always store the key to the security lock: (1) in a
separate location away from the semi-auto shotgun;
(2) in a secure location unknown and not accessible to others, especially children.
Whether you secure your firearms by using the supplied security lock, a gun lock
or safe or some other mechanism, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to store your
firearms in such a manner that children and other unauthorized persons cannot
gain access to them.

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Figure 5

USED FIREARMS - Firearms are sometimes altered to work incorrectly, or parts

may be removed, lost or replaced with incorrect parts. If you got your European
American Armory Corp. firearm as a used gun, BEFORE USING IT you should
take it to a good gunsmith who knows European American Armory Corp. firearms,
and have him examine it.

WRITE EUROPEAN AMERICAN ARMORY CORP. concerning any items or
circumstances which you don’t understand and which might relate to your safety
and the operation of your firearm at: European American Armory Corp., 402
Richard Road, Rockledge, Florida 32955 [phone].

W A R N I N G (POTENTIAL OBSTRUCTIONS)

BEFORE LOADING or firing a semi-auto shotgun, examine the bore and the

firing chamber to be certain they are clean and free of any obstruction. Even a
heavy coat of oil, grease, snow or water may result in damage to the firearm and
injury to the shooter and/or persons near the firearm. A misfire or unusual sound
upon firing is a signal to cease firing and to examine the chamber and bore. If
there is any obstruction, clear the obstruction and clean the bore and chamber
before firing.

Any bore obstruction, even if it is only partly blocked, may cause the gun to blow
up if it is fired, or may cause damage to the gun such as a bulged barrel. To avoid
injury or death to the shooter or bystanders, check the barrel before shooting or
if a shot does not sound normal.

W A R N I N G

Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction! Never attempt to load or
unload any firearm inside a vehicle, building or other confined space (except a
properly constructed shooting range). Enclosed areas frequently offer no
completely safe direction in which to point the firearm. If an accidental discharge
occurs, there is great risk of death, personal injury or property damage. Before
loading, always clean all, grease and oil from the bore and chamber, and check
to be certain that no obstruction is in the barrel. Any foreign matter in the barrel
could result in a bulged or burst barrel or other damage to the firearm and could
cause serious injury to the shooter or to others.

W A R N I N G

If there is any reason to suspect that a projectile or any other object is obstructing
the barrel, immediately unload the firearm (See Unloading Instructions) and check
the chamber and the bore. A wad, shot or some other matter that may be lodged
some distance down the barrel where it can not easily be seen. Check the bore
by using a cleaning rod to pass through the barrel. If a blockage is in the bore, DO

NOT

ATTEMPT TO SHOOT IT OUT WITH ANOTHER CARTRIDGE, OR BLOW
IT OUT WITH A BLANK CARTRIDGE OR A CARTRIDGE FROM WHICH THE
SHOT HAS BEEN REMOVED. SUCH TECHNIQUE(S) CAN GENERATE
EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, DAMAGE THE FIREARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS

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