Federal firearms license allows Jingling to complete transactions locally

Eastern Washington residents will no longer have to travel a long distance to purchase a firearm, but now can utilize a local resource to help complete the transaction. Ritzville resident Charles Jingling recently obtained his federal firearms license (FFL), which allows him to legally assist with firearm transactions.

Jingling has been considering obtaining the license for nearly 10 years, as there is not a place locally where residents can complete a firearms transaction. The customer will purchase the gun, but manufacturers can only ship the firearm to an FFL, which is where Jingling’s serv...