Dark Storm Industries DS-15 Variant 1 MD HBAR Rifle

Important Notice:

• All HBAR rifles ship with a 10-round magazine to Maryland.
• Ensure your FFL is familiar with the HBAR exemption before placing an order.
• It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable state and local laws.

The DS-15 Variant 1 MD HBAR Rifle delivers competition-grade precision in a rugged, user-configurable AR-style platform. Built around a heavy profile barrel and precision-spec components, Variant 1 reduces barrel whip and maximizes thermal stability for tighter groups and more predictable shot-to-shot performance. The platform is optics-ready with an extended top rail, match-grade bolt carrier group, and an ambidextrous safety for versatile use in the field or on the range.

Key features:

• Heavy Barrel (HBAR) profile optimized for accuracy and heat dissipation.

• Caliber: .223 / 5.56 NATO

• Overall length and configuration compliant with applicable state regulations when sold in MD-compliant configuration.

• Picatinny top rail for optics; M-LOK or KeyMod accessory-compatible handguard.

• Match-grade chamber and rifling; recommended 1:9 twist.

• Enhanced trigger for a crisp, repeatable break.

• Durable, corrosion-resistant finish and generationally robust receiver set.

• Comes with manufacturer warranty and full parts/support from Dark Storm Industries.

Maryland Compliance Notice: This DSI-VAR1-HB5-TNG is offered in an HBAR (heavy-barrel) configuration and is marketed/marked by the manufacturer as an HBAR model. When sold in the MD-compliant configuration (HBAR barrel, .223/5.56 chambering, and shipped with a 10-round magazine), this model is marketed as Maryland-compliant under the HBAR carve-out in Maryland law. This is informational only and not legal advice — purchasers should verify legal status for their specific configuration with the Maryland State Police Licensing Division prior to purchase.