HDS Armory

HDS Armory in Bristol, Maine stocks everything from budget-friendly handguns to precision long-range rifles, thermal optics, shotguns, archery gear, and thousands of rounds of ammunition. They carry major brands like Taurus, Smith & Wesson, Glock, Springfield Armory, Walther, Ruger, Mossberg, Henry, CZ, Sig Sauer, and Leupold.

Their inventory spans the full spectrum:

• •Handguns: Taurus micro-compacts ($263-$280), Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus ($399), Springfield Armory Hellcat ($580), Glock G43X ($485), Walther PDP ($599), CZ Shadow 2 ($1,439)
• •Rifles: Radical Firearms AR-15 ($644), Patriot Ordnance Factory (.308 Win, $2,070), Ruger PC Charger ($707), Henry lever-action models ($885-$904)
• •Shotguns: 314+ models in stock including Mossberg 590 Shockwave ($492-$598), JTS M12AK semi-auto ($449), Rock Island VR82 mag-fed ($599), TriStar over-unders up to $2,379
• •Optics: 1,260+ items—Holosun red dots ($224-$369), Leupold scopes ($399-$1,899), Sig Sauer Romeo/Juliet mounts ($183-$399), thermal rifle scopes (ATN Thor 4, $4,299)
• •Knives: Folding, fixed blade, automatic models
• •Hunting Gear: Calls, decoys, scents, blinds, game processing, feeders
• •Black Powder: Rifles, handguns, ammo, and accessories
• •Ammunition: Shotgun, rimfire, rifle, bulk ammo, slugs, blanks, reloading supplies
• •Accessories: Holsters, cases, safes, gun cleaning supplies, reloading equipment, targets, vehicle mounts

HDS offers NRA-certified training from beginner through advanced levels. Contact them for current class schedules. This is an actual value-add—not just retail.

They handle NFA items (silencers, short-barreled rifles, AOWs, machine guns). Standard disclaimer: 11+ months processing time, $200 federal tax, shipped only to Class 3 dealers. Call before ordering.

• •Location: Bristol, Maine 04539
• •Phone: 207-563-8811
• •Policy on prohibited items: 10% cancellation fee if items are illegal in your state
• •Online shopping available with firearms transferred to your local FFL

They don't pretend to be everything to everyone. They're straightforward about processing times, state compliance, and what they can actually deliver. If you're in Midcoast Maine or shipping a firearm in, HDS is worth checking first.