Uefirearms

Upper Echelon Firearms operates out of Stratford, Connecticut, as both an online and physical location retailer. All firearms purchases are shipped directly to federally licensed dealers—they don't ship directly to customers, which keeps everything legal and streamlined.

Rifles form a solid foundation of their inventory: - AR-15 platforms: Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport III, Radical Firearms RF-15 SOCOM, Diamondback DB15 - 22LR options: Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22, Henry lever guns, Ruger 10/22 - 9mm carbines: Kel-Tec SUB-2000 Gen3, H&K MP5 22LR variant - Price range: $234–$810 depending on configuration

Handguns cover everything from budget to higher-end: - Glock 19 V-Series, G19X V (Coyote), Shadow Systems CR920X Elite - Smith & Wesson SD9 2.0, Bodyguard 2.0, M&P 15-22 - Ruger Security-9, Mark IV 22/45, RXM, LCP .380 - Taurus G3XL, Hi-Point Compact 9mm - Pricing: $169–$599 depending on model

Shotguns span tactical and field configurations: - Semi-autos: Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol, Tokarev TTS 12, G-Force GF25 - Pump actions: Mossberg Maverick 88, Dickinson TAC4, Kel-Tec KSG .410 - Bullpup options: Tokarev TBP 12 series - Starting at: $141–$1,049

Broad selection of rifle, pistol, and specialty ammo: - 9mm: PMC Bronze, Federal RTP, Blazer, STV Scorpio ($14–$28 per box) - 5.56 NATO/.223: PMC X-TAC, Frontier, Winchester ($10–$18 per box) - 22LR: Blazer lead round nose ($4.11) - Specialty: Winchester Super Suppressed 300 Blackout ($18.16) - Defensive: Hornady Critical Defense 9mm ($28.60)

Beyond firearms, they carry: - Chest rigs: Haley Strategic D3CRX with magazine pouches - Bags & backpacks: Vertx Gamut Gen 3, SOCP sling bag - Knives: S.O.G. Kiku XR, CRKT Provoke First Responder - Cases: Pelican 1700 Protector (watertight, crushproof) - Protective gear: Mechanix gloves, tactical apparel - Medical: Adventure Medical Kits MOLLE trauma kit - Tools: Real Avid AVAR15T AR-15 tool

Location: 919 Stratford Ave, #6, Stratford, CT 06615 Phone: (203) 581-2238 Hours: Monday–Friday, 11am–4pm EST Ordering: 5–7 day average lead time on orders Shipping: All firearms must ship to FFLs. Ammo, optics, and accessories ship normally where legal. Legal note: Some items listed aren't legal in all 50 states—customers are responsible for verifying legality before purchase.

Upper Echelon keeps inventory rotating with major brands like Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Glock, Beretta, Magpul, Holosun, and Streamlight. Prices are competitive, and their website is straightforward—you can filter by firearm type, caliber, or price point. They're set up for mail orders to FFLs, making them accessible to shooters across Connecticut and nationwide.

Whether you're building your first rifle, upgrading optics, or stocking ammo, the breadth of inventory and reasonable turnaround time make them worth checking out.