North American Arms Guardian Instructions Manual

WARNING!
Read and fully understand this manual before removing this firearm
from its package. This firearm, like many revolvers and autoloading pistols,
is designed without any external manual safety or internal magazine disconnect.
THIS PISTOL WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED!It should
alwaysbe considered loaded and ready to fire unless and until the magazine
has been removed and the chamber has been checked to verify that the firearm is
unloaded. Be sure to read and fully understand all safety...

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Warning Statement:
Discharging firearms in poorly venti-
lated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling
ammunition may result in exposure to
lead and other substances known to the
state of California, which may cause or
contribute to the causation of birth
defects, reproductive harm, and other
serious physical injury.  Have adequate
ventilation at all times.  Wash hands
thoroughly after exposure.
Statement of Non Liability:
WARNING!  This pistol is a danger-
ous weapon and is surrendered by...

INTRODUCTION
Caution:
Prior to loading and firing,
carefully read and understand this
instruction manual.  It gives basic
advice on the proper handling and
functioning of the NAA Guardian.
Failure to observe the safety
instructions contained in this man-
ual can result in property damage,
serious personal injury or death.
Congratulations on your
purchase of North American Arms’
double-action-only (DAO) pocket
pistol, the Guardian!  This 6+1
semi-automatic pistol (with a sim-
ple blowback-operated action)...

Additional information is avail-
able from sources such as your
dealer where you purchased this
firearm, a local law enforcement
office, educational organizations
such as the National Rifle
Association, or the manufacturer,
NAA, who can be contacted toll-
free at (800) 821-5783.  This manual
should accompany the gun in the
event of a transfer of ownership:
additional copies are available free,
upon request to the factory.
Important Safety Information
Caution:
Your safety and the safety of
your family and...

Instructions For Use
Ammunition:
The NAA.32 ACP Guardianis
designed to utilize any commer-
cially manufactured .32 ACP
ammunition.
The NAA.380 ACP Guardianis
designed to utilize any commer-
cially manufactured .380 ACP
ammunition.
Warning:
Never use ammunition where
the pressure levels exceed industry
standards.  Never use nonstandard
or reloaded ammunition.
(Parts’ identification are found on page 10).
Loading the Magazine
With your finger outside of the
trigger guard and pointing the muzzle
in a safe...

from being fired when the magazine is
removed; with a round in the chamber
and a firm pull on the trigger, a bullet
willbe discharged, even without the
magazine being inserted.Warning:
It is possible that a live round may
remain in the chamber when the maga-
zine has been removed or inserted.
Any round in the chamber will be
discharged upon pulling the trigger
regardless of whether the magazine
is inserted or removed.  Therefore,
never leave the pistol unattended, even
if the magazine is removed, and...

Firing the Pistol
With your finger outside of the
trigger guard and pointing the muzzle
in a safe direction, firmly grasp the
slide at the serrations and pull the
slide rearwards to the limit of its
travel.  Release the slide completely,
enabling the slide to spring forward
sharply; this strips a round from
the magazine and seats it in the
chamber of the barrel, making the
pistol ready to fire (the chambered
round will be visible through the
viewing port between the barrel
and the top of the slide).  The...

round or spent cartridge, in the
event that one still remains in the
chamber.
Unloading the Magazine
Unfired bullets can be removed
from the magazine by gently
applying force to the rim (rear) of
the cartridge with your finger;
gently move the cartridge forward
until it springs free from the
retaining lips of the magazine.Field Stripping
Disassembly
Check to ensure that the pistol is
not already loaded.  (See instructions
for “Unloading the Pistol”)  With the
magazine removed, your finger outside
of the...

Depress and hold the spring-
loaded slide release button, located
above the right-side grip assembly
beneath the serrations at the rear of
the slide.  Retract the slide to clear
the extractor from the chamber,
and lift the slide up 1” at the rear
to clear the barrel.  Move the slide
forward along the length of the
barrel and remove it from the
frame assembly (at which point the
recoil spring assembly will fall
clear from the frame).
Reassembly
(Notice: The small coiled end of larger
recoil spring -...

Cleaning
It is important that your firearm
be kept clean and properly oiled to
help ensure safe, reliable functioning.
Accumulation of dirt and powder
fouling in the breech and chamber
areas may affect the functioning of
the pistol, causing it to misfeed or
misfire.  The Guardianshould be
cleaned at regular intervals, depend-
ing on the frequency of use.  Premium
solventsshould be applied with
brushes and patches to all areas
exposed to the action of primer and
powder residues, including the bolt
face,...