EAA Witness P Instruction Manual

MODEL: WITNESS

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL

WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL FOR

WITNESS AND WITNESS P SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARMS

9 mm - FULL SIZE - 10RDS
9 mm - COMPACT - 10RDS
.38 SUPER - FULL SIZE - 10RDS
.38 SUPER - COMPACT - 10RDS
40SW - FULL SIZE - 10RDS

40SW - COMPACT - 9RDS
.45ACP - FULL SIZE - 10RDS
.45ACP - COMPACT - 8RDS
10mm - FULL SIZE - 10RDS
10mm - COMPACT - 9RDS

FINISHES AVAILABLE:
B - BLUE
C - CHROME
W - WONDER
BW - BLUE WONDER

Important!

Read these Warnings and

Instructions before using firearm!

Note:

WARNING!

If you have a Wonder finish DO NOT USE +P Ammo or
Model you must oil and High Velocity High Pressure
maintain it as if it wereAmmunition
Blue Steel. (factory or hand-loaded)

© Copyright 2004

MODEL: WITNESS SEMI-AUTOMATIC

PISTOL

WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 pistol, stop and seek professional firearms instruction.
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 receiver on the
right hand side):
# _____________________________________________________

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 caliber of your

specific pistol.

6. If your pistol 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 pistol.

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 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-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS 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 modifications and/or alteration
of the internal/safety mechanisms, (4) defective, improper, high pressure, hand-
loaded, 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
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 cartridge is in the chamber and the trigger is pulled
while the safety is disengaged.

DO NOT LOAD THIS PISTOL UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND HOW IT OPERATES.
KEEP this pistol unloaded at all times except when you are ready to fire and are

sure of your target.

firearm

ALWAYS carry this pistol in a case or original box

NEVER point this pistol at anything that is not your intended target even if the

pistol 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.

unloaded.

Never rely on a gun’s “safety” to protect you from unsafe gun handling. A safety is

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FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES CAN SAVE YOUR

LIFE OR THE LIFE OF SOMEONE ELSE

only a mechanical device, not a substitute for using common sense and following
gun safety procedures.

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 . . . bullets 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
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.

ALL ammunition. Even “blank” cartridges are deadly at close

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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 eye and ear
protection and 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 personal injury or death.

Properly maintain and keep your gun clean. Keep it 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 will cause a “hang fire” and
the cartridge will go off after a short pause. If it still fails to fire, keep the muzzle
pointed in a 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.

Use the correct ammunition for your firearm. (See Ammunition Warning)

Teach children: 1. NOT to touch guns, bullets, cartridges, shells, flares or any
explosive device and 2. That if they discover 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 Pistol

This pistol comes with a security lock to assist in
protecting against unauthorized use. The pistol must
be unloaded when the security lock and block are in
place on the pistol or if the pistol is locked in its carry
case. See Figure 1.

WARNING: Using the security lock and block or
lockable case cannot substitute for securing your
firearm and ammunition in separate, locked locations.

The security lock operates as follows:

A) Remove security lock and block from its package

that came with the firearm.

B) Install security lock on plastic box with gun inside

and magazine removed See Figure 2.
OR
C) Install block on trigger and then install security lock on the security block,

See Figures 3(a, b, c).

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3a

W A R N I N G

Figure 3b Figure 3c

Always store the key to the security lock: (1) in a separate location away from
the pistol; (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.

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 that you do not understand and which might relate to your safety

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