BOLT ACTION

DS-15 Thunderbolt Bolt Action AR-15 Rifles & Pistols

Dark Storm Industries manufactures DS-15 Thunderbolt bolt action AR-15 rifles and pistols as purpose-built manually operated firearms for customers in both unrestricted and restricted states. Built on the DS-15 platform, Thunderbolt firearms retain familiar AR-15 ergonomics, handling, and compatibility with many standard AR-15 components while eliminating semi-automatic operation.

DS-15 Thunderbolt firearms use no gas system and no semi-automatic action. Each firearm is manually operated, providing an alternative AR-15 platform configuration for jurisdictions that restrict certain semi-automatic firearms. DSI currently offers bolt action configurations for customers in states including New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Washington, New Jersey, and Illinois, where permitted under applicable state and local requirements.

Built with 7075 billet receivers, free-float handguards, and precision barrels, the DS-15 Thunderbolt platform is available in 5.56 NATO and .300 Blackout configurations. Rifle and pistol models are available, with 10-round magazines supplied for restricted-state applications where required.

Thunderbolt firearms are not converted semi-automatic firearms. DSI Thunderbolt models are manufactured from the start as purpose-built manually operated firearms based on the DS-15 AR-15 platform.

Customers who already have a compatible AR-15 lower receiver can also explore the DS-15 Bolt Action Upper Kit for a manually operated upper receiver configuration.

If you are an FFL interested in stocking DSI Thunderbolt bolt action firearms, apply to become a dealer.