ZION Z15®

SEMI-AUTO RIFLES & PISTOLS

OPERATION MANUAL
This Operator Manual should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon
! change in ownership, or when the firearm is loaned or transferred to another person. Read the
instructions and warnings in this manual carefully and understand them before using this firearm. If
there is anything you do not understand, seek advice from your retailer or someone qualified in the safe
handling of firearms, or contact IWI US, Inc. at Tel: +1 (717) 695-2081 or services@iwi.us.
 Congratulations on your purchase of the Zion Z15®
Semi-Auto Rifles & Pistols
Your packaging includes:

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1. Zion Z15 .
2. Literature Packet :
 Operator Manual.
 NSSF Firearms Safety Depends on You Pamphlet.
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 National Rifle Association (NRA) Application.
 IWI Decal.

3. Gun Cable Lock.

4. Protective VCI Bag.
If you notice that anything is missing from the above list, please contact IWI US customer service at either
info@iwi.us or call +1717-695-2081.
We appreciate your business.

IWI US, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................... 6
FIREARMS SAFE HOME STORAGE CHECKLIST................................................................................ 17
INSTRUCTIONS - USING THE CABLE LOCK ...................................................................................... 19
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................................... 21
TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................................... 23

Z15® PARTS ........................................................................................................................................ 24

OPERATING PRINCIPLES ................................................................................................................... 25
FIRING PROCESS................................................................................................................................ 27
SIGHTS AND ZEROING ....................................................................................................................... 35
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Authorized at Operator Level ........................................................... 39
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................. 54
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................... 58
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY......................................................................................................... 61
REPAIR SERVICES .............................................................................................................................. 64

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 WARNING

PRIOR TO REMOVING THIS GUN FROM ITS PACKAGING, AND PRIOR TO HANDLING, LOADING
AND FIRING, CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE
OPERATOR MANUAL WHICH GIVES ADVICE ON THE FIREARM'S PROPER HANDLING,
FUNCTIONING AND SAFE USE. YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS
(INCLUDING YOUR FAMILY) DEPENDS ON YOUR RESPONSIBLE COMPLIANCE WITH THAT
ADVICE, GOOD JUDGMENT AND COMMON SENSE. FIREARMS SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU.
YOU CANNOT FORGET, YOU CANNOT OVERLOOK, YOU CANNOT ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE
DISTRACTED, YOU CANNOT BECOME COMPLACENT OR CASUAL WITH FIREARMS.
THERE ARE NO “FOOLPROOF” FIREARMS. ONCE A SHOT IS FIRED, IT CANNOT BE CALLED
BACK. A FIREARM IN YOUR HANDS CAN CAUSE UNINTENDED DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY
HARM IF YOU FAIL TO FOLLOW SAFE GUN HANDLING RULES AND PRACTICES SUCH AS THOSE
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. REMEMBER, FIREARMS SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU!

IF UNFAMILIAR WITH FIREARMS, SEEK SUPERVISED INSTRUCTION FROM A CERTIFIED

INSTRUCTOR.

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MANUAL CONTENTS

 Important WARNINGS and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS that must be read and understood before
using this firearm. SAFE GUN HANDLING IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
AT ALL TIMES. Disregarding the warnings and safety precautions in this manual can result in
injury or death to you and others and damage to property.

 Directions and procedures for handling, loading, firing, unloading, disassembling and
assembling this firearm.

 Instructions for care, cleaning and repair of this firearm

This Operator Manual is designed to help you in learning how to properly and safely use and care for your
Zion Z15 Rifle®. Only when you are certain you have fully familiarized yourself with the function of your
firearm, should you practice loading, unloading, and firing with live rounds of ammunition at a firing range
or other safe location.

This Operator Manual should always accompany the firearm and be transferred with the firearm on
change of ownership or possession. Should you ever need to replace it, this manual is available FREE
upon request from IWI US, Inc. or on the IWI US, Inc.
W ebsite at https://iwi.us/Support/Manuals-Catalog.

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 ICONS IN THIS MANUAL
Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in the manual.

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Additional Information

Procedure

Process

Safety Regulation

The illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual product.

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Cardinal Rules of Firearms Safety

 Treat all guns as if they were loaded.

 Point the muzzle in a safe direction at all times.

(A “safe direction” is one in which no one would be injured if the gun were to discharge.)

 Keep your finger off the trigger, straight along the frame and superior to the trigger until
you are aimed at a safe target and intend to fire.

 Be sure of your target and what's around and beyond it.

 When you pick up a gun that, even for an instant, has been out of your direct, continuous control,
while following the above rules, open the gun's action and determine whether or not the gun is loaded.

 All guns left unattended, even briefly, must be made inoperable or inaccessible to children
and other unauthorized users.

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Failure to comply with the warnings and precautions in this booklet may result in serious injury to you or
others and/or damage the firearm or other property. Take note of the following warnings on the gun
handling before attempting to use the gun:

Always check the chamber and magazine of any firearm before handling.

 Keep guns and ammunition separate and in locked storage.

 Don't shoot unless absolutely sure of your target and what is beyond it.

 Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.

 Always be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions.

 Only carry ammunition specifically intended for the gun you are using.

 Never use alcohol or drugs of any kind while using your firearm.

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WARNING! Always have the headspace checked by a competent gunsmith with “Go” and
“No-Go” gauges after replacing the bolt or barrel assembly. Failure to check the headspace
may result in personal injury or death to you and others and could cause severe firearm damage.

WARNING! If your gun misfires with a live round in the chamber of a hot barrel, immediately
remove the round while keeping the barrel pointed in a safe direction and the ejection port
turned away from your face.
If unable to remove the live round within 10 seconds, remove the magazine, keep the gun pointed
in a safe direction, and wait 15 minutes for the barrel to cool. Then remove the round. Continuous
or rapid firing of your gun can cause the barrel temperature to reach a “COOKOFF POINT”, where
the heat of the barrel can cause a live round to fire from remaining in contact with a hot chamber. If
you have been firing continuously or rapidly, do not allow a live round to remain in the chamber
when you finish firing, as it may “COOK OFF” (FIRE). Always keep your face away from the
ejection port when clearing a hot chamber.

WARNING! Never fire your gun with water, grease, excess oil, or any other obstruction in the barrel
as this could cause the gun to explode! Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before
shooting.

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WARNING! When firing and you experience a noticeable difference in sound or recoil, STOP
FIRING!
The cause for either condition could be incomplete powder burn, a cartridge with a primer but
no powder (“SQUIB LOAD”) or too little powder, and/or a bullet stuck in the bore. Immediately
unload the gun and check for unburned powder residue in the bore and the receiver or a bullet
stuck in the bore. Remove the unburned powder before resuming firing. If a bullet is stuck in the
bore, have a qualified gunsmith take care of the problem. Never try to “SHOOT OUT” a bullet stuck
in the bore. Firing with unburned powder in the barrel or a bullet stuck in the bore could cause the
barrel to explode causing serious injury or death.

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WARNING! Careless and improper handling of this gun could result in unintended discharge,
causing injury, death or property damage. Safety must be the first and constant consideration when
handling a firearm and ammunition. SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU.

WARNING! This firearm is designed to function properly in its original condition. Do not alter any
parts. Do not replace any parts unless you are factory-trained to do so and then use only original
factory parts from IWI US, Inc.

WARNING! This firearm should always be carried with the chamber empty and with the safety
“ON SAFE” to prevent accidental discharge.

Important Note:

This Operator Manual and the instructions and warnings contained in it are intended for the civilian
recreational user, target shooter, or hunter, and not necessarily for the law enforcement, security,
military, or other “defensive” user. Defensive use of this or any other firearm involves unusual,
serious risks, and may at times require deviation from certain safety rules and gun handling
procedures contained in this manual. Such defensive procedures and deviations are beyond the
scope of this manual. In order to use such defensive procedures safely requires intensive initial
training and qualification from a proper professional source, followed by “in service” training and
qualification at appropriate intervals. Anyone who has not been properly and professionally trained
in defensive gun handling procedures should not attempt to use this firearm in any manner other
than as set out in this Operator Manual. Doing so can result in serious injury or death.

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WARNING! Always handle and treat your firearm as if it were loaded so you will never fire it
accidentally when you mistakenly think it is unloaded. Never take anyone's word that it is unloaded.
Always check it yourself with your fingers off the trigger and the gun pointed in a safe direction.
Even after you have confirmed that the gun is unloaded, continue to treat it as if it were loaded.

WARNING! Never place your fingers inside the trigger guard area unless you are aiming at a
proper target and intend to fire. Instead, keep your trigger finger straight along the frame of the
pistol until you intend to fire. Do not pull the trigger or attempt to fire until the safety selector has
been moved to the FIRE position.

DANGER! DO NOT grasp the forward portion of the trigger guard/pistol grip frame with your non-
shooting hand or allow any fingers of your non-shooting hand to enter the trigger guard at any time.
If you do so, there is a chance your non-shooting hand or fingers could touch the trigger,
unintentionally firing the firearm and resulting in death or serious injury.

WARNING! If your finger is on the trigger or inside the trigger area, you may unintentionally
discharge the firearm if you are startled, if you lose your balance, if you exert muscular force with
your other hand or arm or with either leg, of if something comes in contact with your hand, arm, or
the gun. Always keep the safety “ON SAFE" and your finger outside the trigger area, wrapped
around the grip or braced on the gun's frame, until you intend to fire.

WARNING! Upon firing, a hot, empty shell casing is forcefully ejected from the right side of the
firearm. All persons present must wear suitable eye protection, and must stand clear of the case
ejection area.

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WARNING! Keep the muzzle of the gun pointed in a safe direction at all times. A safe direction is
one in which a negligently discharged round will not cause any physical injury or property damage.
Never let the muzzle of a firearm point at any part of your body or another person, or in any
direction where an injury may result if the gun were to fire. Always be sure of your target and what's
beyond and around it before firing.

WARNING! UNLOAD ALL FIREARMS WHEN NOT IN USE. NEVER STORE A LOADED
FIREARM. Firearms and ammunition should be stored separately under lock and key so that
they are inaccessible to children or unauthorized users. Never leave a loaded firearm, or any
firearm or ammunition, unattended where an unauthorized user might have access to it. At the
range, any firearm you lay down on the shooting bench should be unloaded, with its action locked
open. Never lean or place a firearm where it could slide or fall, such as leaning it against or placing
it on a vehicle. Never let the muzzle of a firearm touch the ground, or touch mud, sand or snow that
might obstruct the bore, causing the barrel to burst when you fire. If you drop a firearm, pick it up
carefully with it pointed in a safe direction (have all other people move out of the direction of the
muzzle), with your finger outside the trigger area and the
safety in the Safe ("S") position. Then unload the firearm, and check to be sure there are no
obstructions in the bore. This can be done safely with a cleaning rod, or by disassembling the
firearm and looking down the bore from the chamber (rear) end. If there is any possibility of damage
to your Z15 rifle®, have it inspected by a qualified gunsmith, or return it to IWI US, Inc. for
inspection, before you load or fire it again.

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WARNING! Always make sure your firearm is not loaded before cleaning, storing, transporting or
handing it to another person. Firearms should be transported unloaded and in a protective gun
case.

WARNING! Whenever you pick up any firearm that, even for an instant, has been out of your direct,
continuous control, perform a condition check on the weapon. While keeping the muzzle pointed in
a safe direction and your fingers out of the trigger area, remove is to the firearm's action
(mechanism) to determine whether or not it is loaded.

WARNING! Always wear and require others to wear wraparound ANSI or OSHA approved safety
glasses while shooting to protect your eyes from injury by ejected shell cases, gun powder gas,
lubricant, dirt or metallic particles, carbon residue, sparks, bullet splash back from targets or other
debris.

WARNING! Always wear and require others to wear commercially manufactured ear protection
when shooting. Without ear protection, the noise from your gun, and other guns close to you, could
leave a “ringing” in the ears for some time after firing, and could result in permanent hearing loss.

WARNING! Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using.
Not all firearms are the same, and your Z15® firearm has some unique features. Do
not assume that just because you have experience with other firearms, you know how to use the
Z15® firearm properly.. Read and understand this manual. If there is anything you do not
understand, contact your firearms retailer or IWI US, Inc. at services@iwi.us or
telephone +1717-695-2081.

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WARNING! Never climb or descend a tree, fence or wall, jump across a stream or ditch, or attempt
to cross an obstacle, ice, or precarious terrain while carrying a loaded firearm unless the pistol is
secured in a quality holster that blocks the trigger guard and retains the weapon.

WARNING! Do not shoot at a hard surface, such as rock, masonry or metal, or at water or ice. The
bullet may ricochet and travel in unpredictable directions to strike you or another unintended person
or object, or even an object that you cannot see.

WARNING! A bullet fired into the air can travel over one mile, and can kill or seriously injure
someone when it comes down. Never fire into the air, or at a target or animal in a tree or on the
crest of a hill.

WARNING! Before hunting with this or any other firearm, take an approved Hunter Safety Course,
taught in all states by the state game commission or by the National Rifle Association (NRA).
Follow your state's game laws at all times while hunting.

WARNING! Firing a gun near livestock or other domestic animals may startle them and cause them
to injure themselves, other animals, or people, or to cause property damage. Think first before you
discharge any firearm.

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WARNING! If you have not received formal firearms instruction or if you have any doubts about
your ability to handle or use this firearm safely, seek supervised instruction from a certified
instructor. Information about sources of firearms instruction can often be obtained from your local
police department, firearms retailer, gun club, shooting range, state game commission, or from the
National Rifle Association (“NRA”), 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030,
Telephone 1-703-267-1000 or 1-800-672-3888.

WARNING! If at any time you notice something about the appearance or functioning of your
Zion Z15® firearm that does not seem proper or that causes you concern, STOP, unload
your firearm immediately, and do not load or fire your firearm until you have it inspected and, if
necessary, repaired by a factory-trained armorer, or by IWI US, Inc. If you fire your Zion Z15®
firearm extensively, have it professionally inspected and serviced periodically (annually is a good
average interval) by a factory-trained armorer or by IWI US, Inc.

WARNING! Firearms and alcohol do not mix. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before
or during shooting. This constitutes criminal disregard for your safety and that of others. Some
medications can impair your vision, balance, reflexes, coordination, alertness or judgment. Never
use a firearm while you are taking medication unless you have checked with your doctor to ensure
your fitness to handle your firearm safely. Do not handle your firearm when you are ill, tired, upset
or distracted.

WARNING! Horseplay has no place around firearms. Guns can’t think – you can!
SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU!

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WARNING! Remember, safety is your responsibility. Be a safe shooter.

SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU!

WARNING! FOLLOW THE LAW. Obey all local, state and federal laws regarding possessing,
storage, shooting and transporting your firearm.

WARNING! Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning or handling firearms, or

handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances that may cause birth
defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all
times. Wash your hands and face thoroughly after exposure, and before eating or drinking.
Shooting, handling or cleaning guns may expose you to lead, which is a toxic substance.

REMEMBER, FIREARMS SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU! THERE ARE NO

“FOOLPROOF” GUNS, INCLUDING THE ZION Z15. A SINGLE MOMENT OF
INATTENTION OR A SINGLE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUN SAFETY
RULES AND WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN TRAGEDY. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE GUN THAT IS IN YOUR HANDS, IN YOUR POSSESSION, OR UNDER
YOUR CONTROL. FIREARMS SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU!

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 FIREARMS SAFE HOME STORAGE CHECKLIST
 Firearms naturally attract the attention of children, teenagers and adults alike. Accordingly, it is
YOUR responsibility to ensure that your firearms, when unattended, stored, or not in use, are
secured under lock and key, safely out of the access of all unauthorized users. This is YOUR
responsibility, and any mistake on your part can result in death or serious injury to your loved
ones or others.

 Firearms must be securely stored under lock and key in a location inaccessible to children and
other unauthorized persons.

 One of the safest ways to store your firearms is in a locking metal gun safe or lock box. Many
models, including ones permitting quick access to the firearm if needed for self-defense, are
now available at firearms retailers or via the Internet. Using the cable lock provided with your
Zion Z15® SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES & PISTOLS (see “INSTRUCTIONS - USING
THE CABLE LOCK” on page 19) is a good safety precaution, but not as good as locking
your firearm in a metal gun safe, where it is also out of sight and protected from fire, theft, and
curious hands.

 Sporting firearms should be immediately cleaned and placed in secure locked storage when
they are returned from hunting or target shooting.

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 When firearms are removed from storage, they must always immediately be carefully checked
to confirm that they are unloaded.

 Ammunition should be stored under lock and key, in a separate location from firearms.

 The operator manual that came with your firearm must be read, understood and followed.

For more information on safe storage and use, refer to the NSSF pamphlets “Firearms Safety
Depends on You” and “Firearms Responsibility in the Home”, available for download from
the NSSF website at http://www.nssf.org/safety/lit/.

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 INSTRUCTIONS - USING THE CABLE LOCK

Your Z15® rifles & pistols are supplied with a quality cable lock. Properly used, this lock will help you
to secure your firearm from children and other unauthorized users to reduce the chance of an
accident, either in the home or while transporting your firearm, provided you take the other
reasonable safety precautions contained in this Operator Manual

WARNING! NEVER attempt to use the cable lock on a loaded firearm - always unload the firearm
before installing the cable lock. Otherwise, the firearm could discharge, causing death or serious
injury.

WARNING! NEVER insert the cable lock into the trigger guard or trigger area of the Your Z15®
rifles & pistols or any other firearm, as the cable could press against the trigger and fire the gun,
causing death or serious injury.

WARNING! The cable lock supplied with your Z15® rifles & pistol may not fit or work properly on
other firearms. This lock is intended for use only on your Z15® rifles & pistol.

To use the cable lock, do the following:

1. Be sure your firearm is empty (unloaded) by following the Safety Inspection Procedures on
page 33.
Your Zion Z15® should now be unloaded, with the safety lever on Safe ("S") position.

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WARNING! Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, your fingers outside the trigger guard, and
the safety lever on Safe ("S") position throughout the process of putting the cable lock on your rifle.
Lock the slide to the rear. Using the key, open the cable lock. Leave the key in the lock.

2. Insert the end of the cable lock cable through the ejection port and out through the empty
magazine well.

3. Insert the end of the cable lock cable through the ejection port and out through the empty
magazine well.

4. Insert the end of the cable lock cable into the lock body and hold the end of the cable fully into
the lock body while you turn and remove the key to lock the lock.

5. Tug hard on the cable several times to be sure the lock is locked securely.
Used in this way, the cable lock will prevent the Z15® bolt carrier from closing, preventing the
rifle from being fired.

6. Take the key with you, or store the key securely in a remote location from the firearm.
7. Store your firearm in a secure place out of sight, and out of reach of children.

NOTE While the cable lock can be an important part of your firearms security program, for
home storage it is not as secure as locking your gun in a metal gun safe or lock box. Use
of the cable lock alone will not prevent your firearm from being stolen, and will not keep
your firearm out of view of unauthorized users. The cable lock can be cut off the firearm
with a hacksaw, bolt cutter or cable cutter.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISTICS

The Z15® is a direct impingement, gas operated rifle made from high quality components. Most of its
mechanism parts are interchangeable with its different models.

The Z15® family has the familiar feel of weapons in its similar class and many additional features that
separate it from other weapons in its category. This includes a free floated MLOK fore end, long
continuous top rail and stock with storage for batteries.

Maintenance of the weapon on an operator level is simple and special tools are not required when
"stripping" the weapon.

The Weapon has 1 continuous Picatinny rail that allows for a variety of optics, light and laser aiming
modules. The MLOCK rail has attachment points for accessories at multiple points around the
circumference of the rail.

The Z15 is supplied with one MLOK sling swivel attachment. This may be attached to the users
preference on the fore end.

The Zion Z15® Rifle butt length can be adjusted for enhanced ergonomics to enhance the shooters
experience.

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AMMUNITION

Use only high quality commercially manufactured ammunition in good condition of the appropriate caliber.
The caliber of your rifle or pistol is marked on the receiver. Use only NATO or ammunition made to
SAAMI specifications.

Not all ammunition produces the same result. IWI US, Inc. recommends that once you find a brand which
functions best in your Z15® keep using it.

IWI US, Inc. does not recommend using hand loads, reloads or remanufactured ammunition, or foreign or
military surplus ammunition of unknown or questionable quality. The use of this ammunition will void the
IWI US, Inc. warranty, and may be dangerous, possibly causing death or serious injury if the ammunition
is not made to the proper specifications.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Z15® Pistol With Stabilizing

Model Z15 RIFLE®
Brace
Caliber 5.56 X 45mm
Method of Operation Mid -Length Direct Impingement Rotating Locking Bolt
Mag PMAG® 30 AR/M4 GEN M3 Window 5.56X45
Mode of fire Semi-Automatic
Length 33” collapsed/ 36.25 extended 28.5” Extended
16” 12.5"
Barrel
Button Rifle 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium
Weight 6.8 Lb. (3 kg) w / o Mag 6.5 Lb. (2.85kg) w / o Mag
Note 6 position stock Stabilizing Brace
Forearm Picatinny rail with MLOK around the circumference of the forearm
Barrel Rifling 6 R.H grooves, 1:8" twist

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Z15® PARTS

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OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Cycle of Operation

The Z15® is a mid-length, direct impingement rotating locking bolt system. When the round is chambered
and the magazine is seated, firing begins when the trigger is pulled and the hammer falls.

The hammer will strike the back of the firing pin which strikes the back of the primer. The powder in the
cartridge will ignite and force the round down the barrel. Rifling in the barrel will twist the round as it
proceeds forward. When the bullet passes the gas port hole at the top of the barrel (located at the gas
block), heated gas from the burnt powder will flow upward and back down the gas tube toward the bolt
group.

The gas flows through the gas carrier key and forces the bolt to rotate and unlock. At the same time, the
hammer is cocked by the bolt’s movement to the rear.

Once the bolt travels all the way to the rear, the spent case is ejected and another round is fed through
the magazine into the chamber.

The bolt is forced forward by the compressed recoil spring. Once the bolt closes on the new round, the
weapon is ready to fire once again. This process is repeated until the weapon is out of ammunition and
the magazine follower pushes up on the bolt catch. Once the bolt catch is engaged, the bolt is locked to
the rear.

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Safety Features

The Zion Z15® is equipped with mechanical safeties that prevent unintentional firing:

a. Manual safety – in Safe ("S") position, the trigger is blocked by the safety catch, thus
preventing the release of the hammer.

b. No hammer/firing pin engagement, unless the bolt is completely locked.

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FIRING PROCESS

Safety Inspection

A safety inspection must be performed:

a. When receiving and handing over the rifle.

b. After using live ammunition.

Unloading/ Safety Inspection Procedure

Perform the safety inspection procedures as follows:

a. While keeping the weapon pointed in a

safe direction, ensure there is no
magazine in the weapon by depressing
the magazine release button and
removing the magazine.

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b. Ensure that the safety lever is on “Safe” position. (If the safety does not turn to the “safe”
position, ensure the magazine is out of the weapon and pull the charging handle to the rear
and release it.) Engage the safety.
c. Depress the bottom of the bolt catch and maintain pressure.
d. Pull the charging handle while maintaining downward pressure on the bolt catch.

e. The bolt should lock to the rear

f. Push the charging handle in the forward position, locking it into
place.

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g. Check visually the chamber, bolt face and mag well to ensure
there is no ammunition.

h. After verifying the weapon is clear, push the bolt release.

i. Close the ejection port cover.

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Loading and firing the weapon

1. Loading the weapon

Note: ensure that the weapon is pointed in a safe direction at all times while loading, firing
and unloading.

a. Hold pistol grip with one hand. Ensure the safety is on “safe”.
b. Hold the magazine with the other hand and insert it into the magazine well until you hear and
feel it snap into place.
c. Pull the charging handle to the rear and release it. DO NOT RIDE THE CHARGING HANDLE
FORWARD.

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d. To ensure the bolt is in battery, you may push on the forward assist.

e. If you are not immediately firing the weapon, you may close the dust cover.

f. The weapon is now ready to fire with the safety engaged.

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2. Firing the weapon

Note: before firing the weapon, ensure that you and those around you have the
appropriate eye and ear protection.

a. Place the stock into your shoulder while grasping the handguard and pistol grip.
b. Place your head on the stock and align your eye with the sights or sight on the rifle.
c. While pulling the rifle firmly into your shoulder and aligning the sights, sweep the safety off
then press the trigger with even pressure to the rear until the weapon fires.
d. Repeat this procedure until the weapon runs empty.
e. The bolt will lock to the rear when the weapon is empty.
f. To reload, press the magazine release button, insert a full magazine and press the bolt
release. The weapon is now reloaded.

Note: in particularly dirty environments, close the ejection port cover when the weapon is
not in use. This will keep the internal components free of dirt and debris increasing
reliability.

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3. Unloading the weapon

a. Ensure the weapon is on safe and remove the magazine by pressing the magazine release
button.

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b. Pull the charging handle and release it; if there was a live round in the chamber, it will be
ejected.
c. To lock the bolt to the rear, depress the bottom of the bolt catch, then pull the charging handle
to the rear simultaneously.

d. After the bolt is locked to the rear, push the charging handle forward until it is locked.

e. Inspect the chamber, bolt face and magazine well to verify there is no live ammunition present.

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SIGHTS AND ZEROING

The Z15® is not supplied with sights but will accept a variety of optics, iron sights and scopes. It is
generally recommended that the iron sights be attached at the furthest distance from each other that is
practically possible. This will increase the sight radius and increase potential accuracy of the weapon.
Optics and scopes are subjective to the shooters eye and eye relief of the individual scope. The
suggested zero is based on a traditional height optic/ sight common to this platform.

Zeroing the Rifle

In order to adjust your sights, optics or scopes, please consult the manual of the optic/scope/sight you are
using for adjustment distances at 25 yards. The following is based on a 50 yard zero at 25 yards. The
chart below is an indication of 1 inch of movement in impact at 25, 50 and 100 yards based on typical
adjustments on scopes, optics and sights. Please consult your sight manual for the appropriate
adjustments.

Rotating the screw/turret in the arrows direction will

Rear Sight/Windage knob "R"
move the Mean Point of Impact (MPI) to the right.
Rotating the screw/turret in the arrows direction will
Front Sight/ elevation knob "Up"
move the impact up.
MPI upward.

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To Move Impact 1 inch

Adjustment on scope/ sight Clicks per inch at specific distance

1 click at 100 yards

1MOA adjustment 2 clicks at 50 yards
4 clicks at 25 yards
2 click at 100 yards
½ MOA adjustment 4 clicks at 50 yards
8 clicks at 25 yards
1 click at 100 yards (.8 inch per click)
.2 MRAD 2 clicks at 50 yards (.4 inch per click)
5 clicks at 25 yards (.2 inch per click)

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Sight Deviation Correction

The sight or sights will sit roughly 2.6 inches over the bore line. The process of zeroing is to have the line
of sight meet the travel of the round at a specific distance. This means that the line of departure of the
round actually fires the round at an upward angle to the line of sight. Eventually, gravity and drag slow
the round down and it will fall below the line of sight again at another distance. Generally, a 50 yard zero
will provide a 200 yard point of aim, point of impact. These results can change based on bullet weight,
design, velocity and atmospheric conditions.

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For scopes that have a bullet drop compensator built into the reticle, a 100 yard zero maybe preferred so
the round impacts at the various distance marks in the scope. Again, please consult your manual for
optimum results.

To have a 50 yard zero at 25 yards, the impact of the rounds should be 1.25 inches low relative to the
light of sight.

Line of sight

1.25 inches

Round impact

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Authorized at Operator Level

General
This chapter contains user level disassembly and assembly procedures. Disassembly beyond what is
described in this manual should only be performed by an IWI US certified armorer or by IWI US, Inc.

Disassembled parts should be placed in an organized fashion in the order of removal beside the weapon.

Assembling is always performed in reverse order to disassembling unless otherwise specified.

Before disassembly, remove the magazine and verify that the chamber is empty.
Also, ensure there is no live ammunition in the area where cleaning is being performed.
Wear safety glasses when performing maintenance.

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Operator Level Weapon Disassembly and Assembly – Field Stripping

Group Disassembly

a. After verifying the weapon is clear and no ammunition is present, push the captured tear down
pin located at the rear of the lower receiver from left to right.

b. The upper receiver will hinge upward. Pull the charging handle and remove the bolt carrier
group.

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c. Pull the charging handle further to the rear then gently pull down until it drops out of the upper
receiver.

d. Push the pivot pin from left to right until the upper receiver separates from the lower receiver.

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e. The weapon is now broken down into its 4 groups: upper receiver, lower receiver, bolt and
charging handle.

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Bolt group disassembly

a. Push the firing pin retaining pin from right to left and remove it from the bolt carrier.

b. Tilt the bolt carrier up and remove the firing pin from the back.

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c. Push the bolt as far back as it will go into the bolt carrier.

d. Rotate the cam pin 90 degrees and remove it from the top.

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e. Pull forward on the bolt and remove it from the front of the bolt carrier.

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f. Place pressure on the back of the extractor and push the extractor pin through. DO NOT
REMOVE THE EXTRACTOR SPRING.

g. The bolt is now disassembled.

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Lower receiver disassembly

a. Ensure that the hammer is cocked and that the safety is on.

b. Using the charging handle or other object, push down on the buffer spring retaining detent and
remove the buffer spring and assembly.

NOTE: Use caution when removing, it will spring out of the receiver extension.

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c. The lower receiver needs no further disassembly.

d. To lower the hammer for maintenance, DO NOT JUST PRESS THE TRIGGER. Place the
weapon on fire and use your thumb to lower the hammer. Dropping the hammer may, over
time, damage the lower receiver.

e. Ensure that the hammer is re-cocked and the safety is on before reassembly.

Note: The weapon is now disassembled for maintenance.

Note: When the bolt group has been reassembled, push the bolt into the bolt group. Grab
the end of the bolt carrier and whip the carrier downward in an aggressive motion. The
bolt should extend into the unlocked position. Do this a few times before returning the
bolt to the upper receiver. The bolt should be extended all the way before being placed
back into the receiver and under the charging handle.

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Function Check
A function check is a method of verifying the weapon is assembled properly and that the system is
working correctly. The function check is to be performed in the following steps.
a. Cycle the bolt a couple of times by pulling and releasing the charging handle.

b. With the safety on and the weapon pointed in a safe direction, attempt to pull the trigger; it
should not fall.

c. Place the weapon on fire and press the trigger; the hammer should fall.

d. WHILE HOLDING THE TRIGGER TO THE REAR, rack the bolt using the charging handle.

e. Slowly release the trigger; the trigger should reset. For semi auto systems, the function test is
complete.

The following additional check is for fully automatic rifles

f. Place the weapon on “auto” and press the trigger

g. WHILE HOLDING THE TRIGGER TO THE REAR, rack the bolt using the charging handle.

h. Release the trigger; the hammer should have fallen.

i. Rack the bolt using the charging handle.

j. Press the trigger; the hammer should fall The function test is complete.

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Buttstock Length Adjustment

To adjust the 6 position buttstock length press on the buttstock catch (1) and adjust the length (2), verify
that the buttstock catch is locked.

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Removing the Buttstock

a. Place the stock in the rearward most position.

b. Pull downward on the front portion of the buttstock lever, then slide the stock backwards until it
is off of the receiver extension/ buttstock tube.

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Removing the storage sleeve

The storage sleeve is designed to contain batteries or other essential support equipment for the weapon.
a. Remove the stock from the receiver extension.

b. Turn the cap inward toward the center of the stock.

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c. Pull the sleeve from the stock and remove the cap for access to the compartment. The cap is
water proof, it may require a forceful twisting motion to remove the cap.

Inserting the Buttstock

a. Place the stock onto the receiver extension/ buttstock tube.

b. While pulling downward on the front of the adjustment lever, push the stock onto the tube then
release the lever once its attached.

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
General

Experience shows that the majority of malfunctions are caused by improper maintenance
of the weapon rather than mechanical defects.

Comprehensive knowledge of servicing and handling weapons is very important. Special attention
must be paid to cleaning and lubricating the weapon.

Items you’ll need

No. Part
1 Cleaning rods
2 Cleaning rod slot tip
3 Brass brush for cleaning barrel bore

4 Brush for cleaning chamber & barrel extension

5 Lubricant and solvent
6 General cleaning brush
7 Rag
8 Patches

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Post-Firing Maintenance

Upon completion of firing, clean the weapon thoroughly (with special attention to the parts that are
in contact with the exhaust gas).
Carbon and other deposits (such as, gunpowder residue) accumulate inside the bore and inner rifle
parts causing corrosion.

Perform post-firing maintenance as follows:

a. Field-strip the rifle.
b. Place a chamber brush on the end of 2 rod sections and push it into the chamber.
c. Turn the chamber brush while it’s in the chamber and remove. Repeat until the chamber area
appears clean.
d. Using a cleaning rod, eyelet adapter and patches, push the appropriate sized brush with
solvent through the chamber end to the muzzle.
e. Use a brass brush when needed and push the brush from the chamber to the muzzle 1-5
times.
f. Repeat using patches soaked in solvent until the patches appear clean.
g. Dry the chamber and bore.
h. Wipe out the inside of the upper receiver, ensure the feed ramps are clean and lightly oil the
inside of the upper receiver.

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i. Scrape off the back of the bolt and inside of the bolt carrier. Clean the bolt and carrier with a
solvent, then dry those parts.
j. Remove the recoil spring in the lower receiver, wipe off the spring, lightly oil and return it to the
lower receiver.
k. Turn the safety off, place a thumb over the hammer, press the trigger and slowly lower the
hammer.
l. Clean the trigger mechanism with a toothbrush and swabs. Lightly oil the springs, re-cock the
hammer and turn the safety on.
m. Wipe off the charging handle and lightly oil the outside.
n. Re-assemble the weapon and perform a function test.

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Maintenance under Extreme Conditions

1. Cold Climate Maintenance and Cleaning

When the temperature is below freezing all the moving parts of the weapon must be kept
absolutely free from moisture. It is a well-known fact that excessive oiling of the moving parts
will result in the oil coagulating and obstructing the action of the mechanism. Thus, ensure that
you have a high quality weapons oil rated for extremely low temperatures.

2. Hot/Dry Climate Maintenance and Cleaning

In a hot and dry climate, sand and dust penetrate into the mechanism and barrel bore. The
weapon must be cleaned daily and even several times a day. Dismantle the weapon on a
user’s level and clean thoroughly. When used in sandy areas, leave a thin layer of oil on the
weapon to prevent the sand from sticking to the lubricant. Sand will cause stoppages and
abrasions, which will cause malfunctioning of the mechanism.

3. Mud and wet conditions

In this case the oil is washed off, thereby increasing friction between the moving parts.
In this case heavily lubricate the rifle, especially the contact surfaces between the moving
parts and the receiver the bolt carrier and the bolt.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
General

This chapter provides troubleshooting and repair tables. For each symptom, the tables provide
the probable reason, as well as remedy action instructions.

Immediate Action
If your rifle fails to fire, immediate action should be taken. The immediate actions involve the following
operations:
 Tap and pull on the magazine with your hand to make sure it is properly seated.
 Rack the charging handle all the way back, and watch for the ejection of cartridge.
 Re-assess and re-engage of necessary.

Remedial Action
 Lock the bolt to the rear.
 Strip the magazine.
 Sweep the chamber area through the mag well if necessary to clear brass.
 Drop the bolt.
 Reload the magazine and load the weapon with the charging handle.
 Re-assess and re-engage if necessary.

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Troubleshooting Table

# Failure Probable Reason Remedy

Defective magazine Replace magazine
Tap and pull on magazine and rack
Magazine not inserted
the bolt
1 Failure to feed
Insufficient movement of the bolt to Tap and pull on magazine and rack
the rear the bolt
Weapon is not oiled or dirty Clean and oil weapon

Magazine lips spread Replace magazine

Double Extractor spring weak Replace extractor and spring

2
feeding Extractor broken Replace extractor and spring
Gas key loose Send bolt back to the factory

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# Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy

Round in chamber, hammer fell, bad Tap and pull on magazine and rack
primer the bolt
3 Failure to fire
Round in chamber with on primer
Replace firing pin
strike broken firing pin
Weapon not oiled or excessively dirty Clean and oil
Failure to lock
4 to the rear on Weak ammunition Replace ammunition
last round
Defective gas rings Replace gas rings

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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

1. This Warranty is given by "IWI US, Inc." solely to the original purchaser (the "Purchaser") of
®
IWI US, Inc.'s ZION Z-15 (the "Product") for a period of 5 years commencing from the date
of Product retail purchase (the "Warranty Period").

2. Subject to the limitations and exclusions contained below, IWI US, Inc. warrants the Product to
be free from defects in design, materials and workmanship. Consequently, should any failure
to conform to this Warranty be discovered and brought to the attention of IWI US, Inc. during
the Warranty Period, and be substantiated by examination at IWI US, Inc.'s facility or by duly
authorized and certified field personnel on IWI US, Inc.'s behalf, IWI US, Inc., at its sole
option and free of charge, shall either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any
non-conforming Product.

3. This Warranty shall only apply provided that:

3.1. The Product has been transported and stored, handled, maintained, operated and used
properly; all in accordance with IWI US, Inc.’s instructions found in this manual.
3.2. No changes, repairs or services were made to the Product by any party other than IWI US,
Inc. or an authorized representative of IWI US, Inc.
3.3. The Product was not damaged as a result of improper operation, misuse (whether
intentional or otherwise), abuse, negligence, accident or flood, fire, earthquake or other
external causes.

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3.4. Only appropriate, non-defective new commercial ammunition was fired from the Product.
3.5. The defective Product and/or defective parts shall have been returned by the Purchaser to
IWI US, Inc. immediately upon request in conformance with IWI US, Inc.'s return procedures.

4. This Warranty does not apply to:

4.1. Maintenance, repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear.
4.2. Any cosmetic damage that does not impede form, fit, and function of the Product.
4.3. Products that show evidence of tampering.
4.4. IWI US, Inc. does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted, or
error-free, or free of stoppages or malfunctions.

5. In the event a Product returned to IWI US, Inc. is not defective in design, materials or
workmanship or not returned within the Warranty Period, a test and evaluation charge, as
determined by IWI US, Inc. will apply.

6. IWI US, Inc. will be the sole determining evaluator and authority for adjudicating Warranty
claims hereunder.

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7. THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED HEREINABOVE IS THE SOLE

AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OF IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, COURSE OF DEALING AND USAGE OF TRADE. IN NO
EVENT SHALL IWI US, Inc. BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER, PURCHASER'S CUSTOMERS OR
ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND
STRICT LIABILITY) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, OR PERSONAL INJURIES
OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR
PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA OR
OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE
DISCLAIMED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

8. Some states do not allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you.

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REPAIR SERVICES

If you need assistance with your firearm, please call +1717-695-2081, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to
4:00PM US Eastern time and ask to speak to Customer Service. If it is determined that shipment of your
firearm to IWI US, or an authorized IWI US, armorer is warranted, please prepare and ship as follows:

1. Request a Return Authorization number (RA#) from the IWI US, Inc. Customer Service
Representative. Please note that IWI US, Inc. will refuse return/repair shipments without a RA#.

2. Record the serial number of your firearm before packing and shipping.

3. Check to make sure your firearm is unloaded.

4. Remove all accessories from the firearm to prevent loss or damage. IWI US, Inc. will not be
responsible for any loss or damage to non-IWI US, Inc. firearms or accessories.

5. Pack your firearm in the original box. If the original box is not available, pack your firearm in a box
that will protect it from any handling and/or shipping damage. Be sure that there are no markings
and/or words on the outside of the box that indicate there is a firearm inside the box. This will help to
deter theft of the firearm while in-transit to IWI US, Inc.

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6. Enclose a letter with the firearm detailing the model name and serial number of your firearm along
with a full description of the problem. Be sure to include your full name and street address city and
state, including zip code, daytime telephone number and email address.

7. Ship your firearm by UPS, FedEx or USPS (US Postal Service). IWI US, Inc. is not responsible for
damage or loss during shipment, so you may elect to purchase insurance from the carrier. Ship to
the following address:

IWI US, Inc.

Attn. Service Department
RA# _________________
1441 Stoneridge Drive
Middletown, PA 17057

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WARNING!

DO NOT SEND LIVE AMMUNITION OR

SPENT (FIRED) SHELLS/CARTRIDGES
IN YOUR FIREARM OR IN THE SAME
BOX WITH YOUR FIREARM. THIS IS A
VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW. IF YOU
FEEL YOU MUST SEND SPENT (FIRED)
SHELLS/CARTRIDGES, PLEASE SHIP
THEM IN A SEPARATE PACKAGE AND
INCLUDE A COPY OF THE LETTER THAT
YOU PACKED WITH YOUR FIREARM.

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