Jacki Billings delved into the world of guns while earning her black belt in Yongmudo. Armed with a degree in journalism, she’s penned thousands of articles for the gun industry. She’s passionate about self-defense and first aid and sharing what works (and what doesn’t) with readers.
Jacki currently serves as Pew Pew Tactical's Editor-in-Chief directing coverage and managing the content and video teams as well as fact checking all articles.
Experience
- NRA Refuse to Be a Victim Instructor
- NRA Pistol Instructor
- Concealed Carry Handgun Instructor
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support & CPR/First Aid Instructor
- Yongmudo 1st Dan Black Belt
- Written over 2,000 articles for various publications (Pew Pew Tactical, Guns.com, Shooting Sports USA, Concealed Carry Magazine, Recoil, ConcealedCarry.com)
Education
- 2007-2008: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, B.A. Mass Communications, Minor Sociology
- 2004-2006: Tennessee Technological University, Journalism
Professional Organizations
- Professional Outdoor Media Association: Voting Member
- National Shooting Sports Foundation: Media Member
- Society of Professional Journalists
- ACES: The Society for Editing
- National Press Photographers Association
Get latest articles from Jacki Billings
Tax-Free Guns & Ammo? DeSantis Introduces "Second Amendment Summer"
2 days ago
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes a six-week tax holiday on guns, ammo, and gear. Learn how this tax break could impact gun owners. (Read)
SHUSH Act: Will the New Bill Change Suppressor Regulations?
5 days ago
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The SHUSH Act seeks to remove suppressors from NFA restrictions, making them easier and cheaper to own. Will it pass? Learn more about the bill! (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Federal Handgun Ban Overturned & SHOT Show 2025 Highlights
1 week ago
A law prohibiting the sale of handguns to those under the age of 21 gets shot down, CO pushes anti-gun law through committee, and SHOT Show highlights. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: ATF Director Resigns & D.C. Sued Over Mag Ban
1 month ago
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ATF Director Steve Dettelbach officially resigns, Washington D.C. sued over magazine ban, and bipartisan bill expands range access on public lands (Read)
New Product Highlight: Ruger Precision Rifle
1 month ago
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Ruger announced the newest version of their popular Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR), updating its features for 2025. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Beretta 1301 Tactical 7+1 Production on Pause
2 months ago
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Production on Beretta's 1301 Tactical 7+1 paused as Beretta wrestles with ATF over regulatory issues & poll shows majority of Americans favor gun control. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Armed Rideshare Service Coming to Texas
2 months ago
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An armed rideshare service is coming soon to Texas, Michigan moves forward on gun bills, and a Georgia legislator proposes new gun measures. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Savage 110 PPR
3 months ago
Savage’s newest hunting rifle, the Savage 110 PPR -- is everything western big-game hunters are asking for. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: New Gun Laws in NY & Gun Tip Line Announced in 2 States
3 months ago
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NY Gov signs six new gun laws, two states announce gun tip line to anonymously report lawbreakers, Sig Sauer opens new ammo factory in Arkansas. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: White House Targets Guns with Executive Order
4 months ago
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White House issues new executive order on guns, California passes 13 gun bills, and the NSSF releases 2024 Congressional Report Card. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Lawmakers Target Ammo Vending Machines
5 months ago
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Lawmakers target ammo vending machines in three states, 2A group see partial win in CA CCW case, and judge tosses machine gun charges. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Appeals Court Slams ATF Pistol Brace Rule & Mexico’s $10B Lawsuit Derailed
5 months ago
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Another Appeals Court rule against pistol brace ban, Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun makers hits snag, and Texas State Fair gun ban stirs debate (Read)
