U NATIONAL ARMORY LLC Manufacturing Division NATIONAL ARMORY LLC. WARNING BEAR AR15 Read and understand this manual before using this firearm or any firearm as your life depends on it. Make sure to follow all safety precautions and instructions. You must understand and read all of the manual, if you are unsure about the operation of this firearm, contact National Armory LLC before proceeding. WWW.MYNATIONALARMORY.COM WWW.BEARAR15.COM OFFICE: 954-915-8226 1315 SW 1 st Court Pompano Beach FL 33069 USA Safety Guidelines 1 to 5 Model And Serial Number 5 Part Identification 6 Inspect For Ammunition 7 Ammunition 8 Page 1
Loading 8 Firing 9 Malfunctions 10 Disassembly For Cleaning 11 Remove Bolt Carrier 11 Disassemble Bolt Assemble Bolt 11-12 Remove Buffer And Action Spring 12 Install Buffer And Action Spring 12-13 Install Bolt Carrier 12-13 Remove Hand guards 13 Cleaning 14 Cleaning The Barrel 13 Cleaning The Chamber 13 Cleaning The Exterior 13 Collapsible Butt stock 14 Carrying Handle 14 Adjust Sights 14 Definition of Terms 14 Parts Listings 16-22 Warranty 22 WARNING You must follow all of the instructions and safety guidelines to ensure the safe use of your firearm. The Failure to follow these firearm safety guidelines may result in an unintended discharge or damage to the weapon which could cause serious injury or death. Always consider every firearm to be loaded and treat it as being loaded. Any dropped firearm may discharge and cause injury or death. Never drop any firearm. Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction away from people. Never point a firearm in the direction of anyone, whether the firearm is loaded or not. Be careful when you're loading or unloading your firearm. Firearms must be unloaded when in storage or not in use. Load your firearm only when you are ready to use it and only in the field ( at a safe area with no one down range) or target range (Pointing down range) and ready to fire. Never let a loaded firearm or any firearm out of your sight. Always completely unload your firearm as soon as you are done shooting, always before storing, traveling, standing it against anything, laying it down, entering a vehicle, entering a building or bringing it into your home. Never take anyone's word that a firearm is unloaded, always check it yourself. Never pass your firearm to anyone until you fully check that it is unloaded. Always store any firearm unloaded when not in use. Page 2
Never rely solely on your firearms mechanical safety features. Your personal safe handling of your firearm will only ensure the safe use of your firearm. The firearms mechanical safeties are not a substitute for good common sense. These mechanical safeties are merely a supplement to your personal safe handling of a firearm. Keep your finger off the trigger guard and trigger and do not touch the trigger or trigger guard until you are ready to fire. Make sure that no other objects can touch the trigger. The gun should be unloaded when climbing a tree or crossing obstacles such as rough terrain, streams, creeks, or fences with a loaded firearm. The barrel must be clear of all obstructions before loading and firing. Before using the firearm completely unload the firearm and check the barrel for any obstructions or debris. Never let sand, dirt, water, snow, mud or other materials enter the barrel. Warning, excess lubricants or grease can dangerously increase pressure from firing and may cause barrel to burst when firing. If barrel is obstructed, remove ammunition and clean barrel immediately. Every firearm is designed to use specific ammunition of a certain gauge or caliber. Never use the wrong gauge, caliber, wrong ammunition, or non-standard, or "hand loaded" ammunition which has not been subjected to internal ballistic pressure testing. Always read and follow the manufactures instructions on the ammunition box. 556 and 223 while being the same basic size have different charges and the firearm must be rated for 556 in order to fire 556. Never fire 556 from a 223 rated firearm. Be careful as ammo may fit in firearms that are not rated for that ammunition. Make sure ammunition is correct for the firearm and do not guess or assume it is OK. If you are uncertain contact the manufacturer, a gunsmith or a knowledgeable dealer. Be sure of your target and the surrounding area and make sure there is no way to hit unseen people, property or animals. DO NOT fire unless you know exactly where your shot is going, and what it will strike and could strike if you miss. Make sure the shot has a safe back stop, such as a hillside or sand. WARNING Bullets can ricochet on surfaces such as rock and water. Do not fire into the sky as a falling bullet can still be deadly. When storing always store and secure your firearm and ammunition separately. Make sure you store your firearm and ammunition so they are not accessible to children or unauthorized persons. Think about visitors, family, guests and evaluate your personal situation to make sure children and unauthorized persons cannot access your ammunition or firearms. You are responsible for your firearm at all times. Protect yourself and others against injury or death from misuse of ammunition or firearms. You can be held legally responsible for the improper use by others of your improperly stored firearms or ammunition. Rule 1 never lock a loaded firearm and rule 2 is never load a locked firearm. Page 3
You can permanently damage your eyes or ears including the loss of hearing or sight so always wear appropriate eye and ear protection while shooting and cleaning a firearm. You should be sure others in the vicinity have protection as well. Drugs and alcohol impair you judgment so never use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of any firearm. Medications may impair your senses so never use your firearm if you are taking any medication which even slightly impairs your mental or physical ability. Make Sure to obey all laws Federal, State, County and Local regarding the storage, security, transportation and carrying of firearms. Be familiar with all local, state, and federal laws regarding the safe use, storage and/or transportation of your firearm as you may be arrested and face heavy fines and imprisonment if in violation. Local police departments can usually answer any questions you may have regarding the legal use, storing and/or transporting of your firearm. Lead is hazardous to your health so make sure not to discharge your firearm in poorly ventilated areas. Handling a firearm and the handling of ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, cancer, and other physical injury. Always wash hands and face thoroughly after exposure. Never smoke, eat or drink while handling, firing a firearm or handling ammunition. Always wash your hands and face after. Ammunition, cleaning products and oils can be hazardous to your health so always read the warnings labels on all ammunition and cleaning products carefully and thoroughly wash all exposed skin and face. Clothing exposed to any of these products should be washed separately.. Understand all operational aspects of the firearm before handling. Every firearm is different. Familiarize yourself with safety and every mechanical features of your firearm. If your firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care and never look down the barrel and keep it pointed away from anyone. Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction and away from your face. Always keep your face away from the breach, put the safety on. Unload your firearm and dispose of the ammunition carefully and safely. Never alter or modify your firearm as this should only be done by a professional. Disassembly of your firearm beyond what is outlined in your manual can be dangerous so only have a gunsmith, armorer or other qualified person do so. Improper manipulation of any internal parts, components and/or improper disassembly or reassembly may be very dangerous, and may lead to malfunction or explosion and serious injury or death. Do not even attempt to try to change your firearm's trigger pull, alterations in trigger pull might cause accidental firing resulting in death or injury. Only a qualified gunsmith or armorer should service, repair, or modify your firearm in any way. What sometimes seems to be a minor modification may result Page 4
in an unforeseen action in the way the firearm works so always refer to an expert when adding accessories or changing anything on your firearm. Be sure all accessories and parts are compatible with your specific firearm. Accessories must not be added that interfere with the safe operation of your firearm. Make sure anyone who uses your firearm has a full understanding of the firearm and safety rules. Never allow your firearm to be used anyone that does not understand its safe operation or has not read these firearm safety guidelines. Your firearm is your personal responsibility and you are solely responsible for it use. Failure to follow all of these basic safety guidelines and use safe practices may result in severe injury or death to you or others. You are the most important safety device and the bottom line when it comes to the use of your NATIONAL ARMORY LLC Firearm. Under no circumstances will National Armory LLC be or assume any responsibility for any injury, death or property damage that results from: Improper or careless handling of the firearm; A disregard of the safety guidelines and warnings; The criminal or negligent use of the firearm; Improper or negligent modifications or repairs to the firearm; The use of non-standard, defective, improper or reloaded ammunition. Model and Serial number The Model number and serial number for the firearm are located on the Lower Receiver on the outside of the magazine well. This is the serial number for the firearm and while separate components may have serial or component numbers this is the firearms serial number and model number that is filed with ATF and government agencies. M Q P Page 5
LEFT SIDE S B C E G N K J A - Front Sight B - Hand Guard C Upper Receiver D - Carry Handle NOT SHOWN E - Rear Sight F Charging Handle G - Stock H - Safety Selector I - Grip J -Trigger K - Trigger Guard L - Magazine M-Lower Receiver N - Bolt Catch P - Forward Assist Q - Ejection Port Cover R Magazine Release Button S- Flash Suppressor L I WARNING Loaded firearms may discharge unintentionally. Always Point the firearm to a safe area such as down range or at a hillside when checking for ammunition. Page 6
Bolt Release S Safety 1. Place safety selector on SAFE. Release B Magazine 2. Grasp the firearm while keeping your finger off the trigger. Press the Magazine release Button and pull the magazine (M) down to remove. 3. Unlock and pull charging handle all the way out. Press in on the lower portion of the bolt Charging Handle catch. Release charging handle to lock bolt into open position. 4. Look into the receiver through the ejection port and verify that there are no cartridges in the chamber. 5. Follow this inspection procedures before storage, cleaning, transporting or before handing to another person or when handed to you. Ejection Port Page 7
WARNING Failure to use the proper gauge or caliber of ammunition can cause explosion and will cause your firearm to fail when firing. Always verify and use ammunition specifically designed for use in your firearm. You are responsible for using ammunition specifically designed for and that meets industry standards for use in your specific firearm. Using ammunition not specifically designed for your firearm can result in explosion caused the pressure to exceed the capability of your firearm, and could damage and/or rupture your firearm resulting in injury or death. Never mix ammunition for use in your firearm. Always inspect your ammunition before using it for proper caliber or gauge, rust or corrosion and defects. Use of damaged or corroded ammunition could lead to a burst cartridge causing damage to the firearm and injury or death. 6. Locate the caliber mark on the firearm which should be located on the lower and upper of the firearm. Make sure the barrel and upper are compatible with the same ammunition as the lower. This designates the ammunition caliber that must be used in your firearm. For example the barrel and upper must all be compatible with 556 in order to use 556. A 223 rated upper and barrel cannot safely fire 556 even if the lower may be rated 556. If you are unsure of the specific ammunition designed for your firearm contact National Armory LLC at 954-915- 8226 and talk to one of our professionals or a gunsmith or armorer. Always use ammunition that is commercially manufactured with internal ballistic pressures which are in strict accordance with the specifications for your firearm. Institute (SAAMI). For verification of ammunition pressure, contact your ammunition supplier. Your firearm has been designed for ammunition of a specific caliber and type so make sure you understand and use the correct ammunition. The firearm and ammunition work together as a system and must be as specified. You must use the correct ammunition for your firearm to ensure your safety. WARNING Any loaded firearm may discharge unintentionally if dropped. Handle every loaded firearm with care and respect. Clean your firearm before the first use and after every use. Firearms are treated at the factory to prevent corrosion. Always clean the chamber bore, and exterior surfaces to remove excess oil before using. Make sure you read and understand this manual before loading as your safety and the safety of others depends on it. Load your firearm only when you are in the field or target range, when the firearm can be pointed at a safe area and when you are sure of the target and ready to fire. 1. When getting ready to fire inspect the firearm for ammunition if you have not done so. See Inspect For Ammunition in this manual. 2. Make sure to verify that the safety lever is in the SAFE position. Page 8
3. Now press in the upper portion of the bolt catch and the bolt should spring forward. Keep your fingers and any part of your hand clear, including your palm out of the ejection port. Make sure the bolt is fully in forward and locked. 4. Inspect each cartridge for signs of damage and never load or use damaged ammunition. Now load the magazine with the proper caliber of undamaged ammunition pushing it down and all the way back in the magazine. 9 5. Slide the magazine up into the magazine well until the magazine release button engages and holds the magazine fast. Use your hand and tap or gently pull on the bottom of the magazine to be sure it is seated completely. Never insert a round directly into the chamber through the ejection port to avoid accidental discharge of the firearm. Charging Handle Always load the chamber by feeding a round from the magazine only. 6. In order to now load a round into the chamber, pull the charging handle fully rearward and release. Then tap the forward assist (shown on right) with the palm of your hand to be sure the bolt is fully forward and locked. The top round from the magazine is now loaded into the chamber and ready to fire. The firearm is now loaded and will fire if the safety selector is rotated to FIRE and the trigger is pulled. Now as always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction at all times. WARNING Always follow all of the safety guidelines to ensure the safe and proper use of your firearm. Failure to follow these basic steps of firearm safety guidelines may result in an accidental discharge which could cause serious injury or death. Always point the barrel in a safe direction even if you believe the firearm is not loaded. Be alert to your firearm and surroundings and follow safety instructions. Be aware of other people around you. People in the vicinity may unintentionally walk into your line of fire so be alert and aware of their movements. Proper eye and ear protection must be worn at all times when shooting. This is important for the shooter as well as all bystanders in the area. Consider your clothing for shooting. Ammunition cases that are discharged from your firearm are hot and can cause burns. Burns can cause you to react and move in an unsafe manner endangering other people around you as well as yourself. Long sleeve shirts with closed neck lines are recommended to avoid burns to the arms and chest from stray ammunition casings. 1. Now to begin firing firmly grasp the firearm with one hand on hand guard and the other on the grip. Make sure to keep fingers away from the trigger and trigger guard. 2. Place the butt stock firmly against your body directly below your shoulder. Page 9
3. Now if you are ready to fire rotate the safety lever to the FIRE position. 4. Aim your firearm at the target and gently pull the trigger with the sweet spot of your index finger to fire. Release the trigger immediately and the bolt will cycle and the chamber will reload immediately. You may consecutively pull and fully release the trigger to fire until the magazine is empty and the bolt stays back. 5. When you are done of the gun stops firing, remove your finger from the trigger, and trigger guard. Then immediately place the safety lever in the SAFE position. 6. Now you may remove and reload magazine if you intend to continue shooting. 7. When you are done unload the firearm using the Inspect For Ammunition procedure in the manual. WARNING If your firearm does not operate properly, stop firing immediately. Point the firearm in a safe direction and unload the firearm. Safely store the firearm and take it to a qualified gunsmith or armorer for inspection. If a cartridge stops before enter the chamber by jamming or hanging up while moving from the magazine into the chamber, do not try to force the cartridge into the chamber. WHAT TO DO IF YOU RE FIREARM MISFIRES OR JAMS 1. Remove your finger from the trigger and trigger guard and point the firearm in a safe direction and make sure you wait 10-15 seconds to allow for a delayed discharge. 2. Then immediately place the safety selector lever to SAFE. 3. Now press the magazine release button and remove the magazine by pulling it down. 4. Pull the charger unlock lever on the charger handle and pull the charging handle all the way out and press in on the lower portion of the bolt catch. Release the charging handle and this locks the bolt in the open position. 5. Look into the receiver through the ejection port and m that there are no cartridges in the chamber. 6. If you cannot easily remove the cartridge, safely store the firearm and take it to a qualified gunsmith or armorer for inspection. WARNING Again as always point the firearm in a safe direction. Verify that the firearm is not loaded and in safe mode before any disassembly or cleaning is begun. Do not disassemble the firearm any further than explained in this manual. Do not change, exchange, modify or alter any part of the firearm. Wear the appropriate protective eyewear and clothing while disassembling and assembling the firearm. Lead exposure is hazardous to your health and that of others so when disassembling the firearm and the handling of ammunition and cleaning products may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, cancer, and other physical Page 10
injury. Wash hands, exposed skin and face thoroughly after exposure. Read all of the warnings and labels on all ammunition and cleaning products completely. HOW TO REMOVE BOLT CARRIER 1. Make sure as always that the firearm is not loaded. See INSPECT AMMUNITION in this manual. 2. The bolt should be in the forward position. 3. Push in on the take down pin located on the lower receiver part 59 on the schematic from the left side of the firearm. 4. Pull out the takedown pin as far as it will go. The pin will not be fully removed from the firearm. 5. Fold and pivot the lower receiver away from the upper receiver. Note: The upper and lower receivers may be fully separated by removing pivot pin. See Lower Receiver part 45. 6. After the upper and lower are separated pull back on the charging handle to remove charging handle and bolt carrier group 7. Clean charging handle and bolt carrier components with a quality gun cleaning solution like National Armory GOOD SHOT. Lubricate components thoroughly with a quality gun Charging Handle lubricant like National Armory GOOD SHOT and remove excess product per manufactures directions. WARNING As instructed in this manual, do not disassemble the firearm any further than instructed. Complete schematics are supplied for reference and for use by the professional gunsmith and armorer. Any modified, or replacement parts must be installed by a qualified gunsmith or armorer. Page 11
1. Remove bolt carrier assembly from firearm as previously explained in this manual. 2. Remove the firing pin retaining pin (part 43 above) you will probably need a sharp object. Do not bend or distort the ends of the retaining pin. 3. Push the bolt assembly into the bolt carrier to the locked position. 4. Remove the firing pin through the rear of the bolt carrier assembly (part 44 above.) 5. Turn bolt cam pin 90 and remove from bolt carrier assembly (Cam pin part 40 above.) 27 6. Remove bolt assembly (32) from bolt carrier assembly (39). 7. Clean bolt and bolt carrier components with a quality gun cleaning solution. Lubricate components with a quality gun lubricant like National Armory GOOD SHOT. As per the manual do not disassemble the firearm any further than instructed. Do not change, modify or alter any part of the firearm. Replacement parts must be installed by a qualified gunsmith or armorer. Schematics are supplied for reference only and are for the professional gunsmith or armorer. ASSEMBLY OF BOLT CARRIER 1. Install bolt assembly into bolt carrier. Insert cam pin (40 above) and tum 90. The hole in pin will align with the hole through the bolt. igu29 2. Insert the firing pin through the rear of the bolt carrier assembly (part 44 into part 39 above.) 3. Pull the bolt (39) out and install the firing pin retaining pin (43.) REMOVE BUFFER / ACTION SPRING 1. Again make sure that the firearm is not loaded. See Unloading in this manual. 2. Firmly push on and hold the buffer in and press down on retainer to release buffer. 3. Remove the buffer and spring shown below. Additional schematics are attached as reference and are for professional gunsmith and armorer. You should not disassemble the firearm any further than instructed in this manual. Do not modify or alter any part of the firearm. All replacement parts must be installed by a qualified armorer or gunsmith. Clean buffer and spring components with a quality gun cleaning solution. Lubricate components with a quality gun lubricant like National Armory Good Shot.. INSTALL BUFFER AND ACTION SPRING Page 12
1. Insert the action spring onto the buffer and into receiver. Press down on retainer and push buffer past retainer, then release retainer. INSTALL BOLT CARRIER 1. Engage and partially insert charging handle. Install bolt carrier so that slot in carrier engages tab on charging handle. Push carrier and charging handle into receiver. CLEANING THE BARREL 2. Always double check and verify the safety selector is on SAFE. 3. Pivot the lower receiver to the upper receiver and push the takedown pin in. Press the magazine release and remove the magazine and always verify that the firearm is not loaded and the safety is on SAFE. Clean the barrel with a cotton patch attached to a cleaning rod or a bore snake. If a bore snake is used it is recommended to change the snake often and to use the cotton patches from time to time to make sure all residue is removed especially before storage. Moisten the patch or bore snake with cleaning solution. Repeat as required with clean patches until patch stays clean. Apply cleaning solvent to a bronze bore brush if not using a bore snake to help loosen particles inside the barrel. After cleaning, run a dry patch through the barrel and then follow with a lightly oiled patch using National Armory GOOD SHOT. As always remove the magazine and verify that the firearm is not loaded and safety is on SAFE. Clean the chamber with an appropriate solvent and a chamber cleaning brush and if a chamber cleaning brush is unavailable use a thin tooth brush. Move the brush up and down through the chamber several times to thoroughly scrub the inside of the chamber. Use clean patches, a lint free cleaning rag, or micro fiber rag to wipe the chamber after cleaning. Repeat several times with clean patches or an area on the rag until they stays clean. After cleaning, run a dry patch or rag through the chamber. Do not oil the chamber. Press the magazine release and remove the magazine and verify that the firearm is not loaded and safety is on SAFE. Wipe all metal surfaces with a clean lint free cloth or micro fiber cloth and then follow up with a lightly oiled cloth using National Armory GOOD SHOT.IJAI~I) WARNING It requires two people to safely remove and install the hand guards. 1. Make sure that the firearm is not loaded. See INSPECT AMMUNITION in this manual. Press the magazine release and remove the magazine and verify that the firearm is not loaded and safety is on SAFE. 2. Stand the firearm up on its stock. Page 13
3. One person pulls down on the delta ring, and the second person removes the hand guards Figure 38 ADJUSTING THE BUT STOCK In order to extend or retract the butt stock, push lever and move butt stock in or out to the desired position and release lever. OPTIONAL CARRYING HANDLE To remove the carrying handle, loosen two screws on top and remove handle. SIGHTS Use the side adjustment knob located on the sight and the elevation knob to zero the sights. DEFINITIONS Barrel - The barrel is the tube through that the bullet travels when the firearm is fired. Bolt - A sliding cylinder that pushes the cartridge in and extracts the empty cartridge after firing. Butt stock - The part of the stock located directly behind the breech mechanism. Bolt Catch - The lever that releases the bolt carrier assembly to the forward position. Caliber - The diameter of the bolt, and ammunition designated in hundredths or thousandths of an inch (.357) or in millimeters (9mm). Charging Handle The handle that pulls back to cock the firearm in preparing to fire or clean. Hand guard - The protective shield covering the gas tube and the barrel keeping your hand off the hot barrel. Firing Pin - The part of the firing mechanism used in a firearm that strikes the primer or casing. Flash Suppressor - Reduces the amount of flash from the muzzle. Magazine - A composite or metal receptacle for multiple cartridges, inserted into automatic and semi-automatic. May be removed and replaced in order to continue firing. Rifle - A weapon is typically fired from the shoulder. Safety Selector Lever - This feature locks the trigger in safe mode and allows the firing modes. Sight - A built in or attached device used to aim the firearm by guiding the eye. Trigger - A small projecting finger pull in a firearm which actuates and discharges the firearm. Upper Receiver The upper housing containing the barrel, sights, bolt, and associated parts. Page 14
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TERMS AND CONDITONS All National Armory LLC products are designed and built to the highest standards demanded by our discriminating law enforcement agencies and consumers. To clearly show we mean what we say, National Armory LLC offer the finest world-class quality, National Armory LLC offers a lifetime warranty on the NATIONAL ARMORY LLC BEAR AR15. The lifetime warranty is in force and effect as long as National Armory LLC is still in operation. This warranty covers any manufacturing defects that may render the product unsafe, inoperable, out of spec, to include cosmetic defects from the factory. Cosmetic defects are for the first 10 days from the original shipping date from National Armory LLC. You must thoroughly inspect your order from National Armory LLC and let us know immediately if there is an issue. Cosmetic issues beyond the 10-day time period will be dealt with on case-by-case. National Armory LLC reserves the right to repair or replace the product to meet National Armory LLC Industry Standards Florida residents add 6% sales tax. Sales Tax, Shipping charges, and FFL fees are NOT refundable. If it is a National Armory LLC mistake we will cover shipping and FFL fees. Non-National Armory LLC built products and accessories warranties are through the original manufacturer only; no warranties are expressed or implied by National Armory LLC. Prices do not include Freight, Handling, FDLE, FFL fees, Sales Tax. AVAILABLE IN CLASS III SBR AUTOMATIC SUPPRESSED \ Page 22