Princeton, WV Gun Shop Offers Range Memberships & NFA Transfers

Mercer County FFL Dealer Combines Firearms Sales, Gunsmithing & Concealed Carry Training

Princeton, United States – May 16, 2026 / Whispering Pines Tactical & Gunsmithing /

Whispering Pines Tactical & Gunsmithing in Princeton, West Virginia has launched a formal range membership program, giving Mercer County residents structured access to its outdoor shooting range on Unity Road alongside the shop’s existing lineup of firearms sales, suppressor sales, body armor sales, and tactical accessories.

Range Memberships Now Open to Mercer County Shooters

The new membership tier formalizes what had previously been a walk-in arrangement at the outdoor facility. Members gain prioritized range access and are positioned to take advantage of on-site training resources, including basic pistol & concealed carry training classes led by NRA and USCCA certified instructors. The combination of a functioning range, in-house instruction, and a fully stocked retail floor under one roof sets a practical baseline for both new and experienced shooters in the region.

“We have seen consistent demand from local customers who want more than a one-time purchase – they want an ongoing relationship with a shop that can handle everything from their first firearm to advanced training,” said the Owner of Whispering Pines Tactical & Gunsmithing. “With this membership launch, we can now serve more than 50 active members annually through structured range access and our concealed carry curriculum.”

NFA Transfers and Suppressor Services Through Silencer Shop Integration

Beyond the range program, the shop continues to process NFA Transfers as a Powered by Silencer Shop Dealer, streamlining the paperwork-heavy process that accompanies suppressor purchases. Customers can complete digital fingerprints and Form 4 submissions in-store, reducing the administrative burden typically associated with NFA items.

Firearms & suppressor sales remain a central part of the business, with inventory spanning handguns, rifles, and shotguns alongside a selection of suppressors from multiple manufacturers. The shop also carries body armor and tactical accessories for customers outfitting for personal protection or professional use.

Gunsmithing Credentials Add a Service Layer Uncommon in the Region

Whispering Pines holds credentials as an Approved AGI Gunsmithing Service Center, a designation from the American Gunsmithing Institute that reflects a verified standard of technical training. The gunsmithing services offered include cleaning, repair, and modification work, allowing customers to bring malfunctioning or worn firearms directly to the same location where they purchased them.

The combination of retail firearms sales, regulated NFA paperwork, certified instruction, and credentialed repair work is relatively uncommon for a single family-owned FFL dealer operating in a rural West Virginia county. The shop’s position on Unity Road in Princeton places it within reasonable driving distance of much of Mercer County’s population.

Customers seeking concealed carry permits in West Virginia can complete the qualification process entirely on-site, from the classroom portion of the course through the live-fire component on the outdoor range – a logistical convenience that removes the need to coordinate between separate training and range facilities.

About Whispering Pines Tactical & Gunsmithing

Whispering Pines Tactical & Gunsmithing is a family-owned FFL dealer located in Princeton, West Virginia, serving Mercer County with firearms & suppressor sales, NFA Transfers, gunsmithing services, body armor sales, and tactical accessories. The business operates an outdoor shooting range and provides basic pistol & concealed carry training classes through NRA and USCCA certified instructors. It holds credentials as a Powered by Silencer Shop Dealer and an Approved AGI Gunsmithing Service Center.

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