SKOWHEGAN — A federally licensed distributor, importer and exporter of firearms has purchased two lots in Skowhegan’s Southgate Industrial Park with construction plans set for the spring.

Civil Arms Inc., based in Windham, with a partner company in Canada, bought the two end lots at the park on Route 201, south of downtown Skowhegan, for a total of $55,000, said Jeff Hewett, the town’s director of economic and community development.

This is the entrance to the Southgate Industrial Park in Skowhegan, where Civil Arms Inc., based in Windham, plans a 12,000- to 15,000-square-foot warehouse with office spaces and conference room. Staff photo by David Leaming

The company is registered with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Hewett said the company plans a 12,000- to 15,000-square-foot warehouse with office spaces and conference room. The building will be placed in such a way that future expansions can be added on to it.

“They’re a reseller of all firearms. They ship all over the world,” Hewett said. “The firearms are made from all over the country and from other countries.”

According to the Civil Arms website, the company supplies international dealers, distributors and individuals with firearms and accessories which are available in the United States. Services include direct sales, freight consolidation, importing and exporting, licensing, freight forwarding, consulting and compliance training.

The staff has over 15 years of experience in the firearms industry importing and exporting firearms and accessories as well as customs brokerage and logistics, according to the website.

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