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
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Weekly Wrap: Lawmakers Intro Bill Requiring Gov-Issued Permits to Own Guns
2 years ago
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Lawmakers want to require permits to own guns in the U.S., IL outlaws "ghost guns," and senators fire off letter to FTC over gun marketing to minors. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Judges Strike Down CA Under 21 Rifle Ban & TX Company Goes After DoJ
2 years ago
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CA court strikes down rifle ban on those under 21 years of age and a Texas company takes on the DoJ's 80% ruling. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: ATF Gets New Interim Director & Winchester, FLIR Secure Army Contracts
2 years ago
Biden appoints a new Interim Director to the ATF, Winchester and FLIR win Army contracts, and a drone loaded with guns lands in Canada. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: ATF Final Rule In Effect Aug 2022 & Video Released in Baldwin “Rust” Shooting
2 years ago
The ATF published its Final Rule on frames & receivers and newly released video shows the moments leading up to the shooting on the "Rust" set. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Sig Wins $20M Army Contract & Senators to Block Biden 80% Rule
2 years ago
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Sig Sauer will provide the Next Gen Squad Weapon for the U.S. Army and a handful of senators look to block Biden's 80% receiver ruling in Congress. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: 22 AGs Petition Supreme Court Over Bump Stocks, ATN Sends Optics to Ukraine
2 years ago
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Over 20 attorneys general petition the Supreme Court over the ATF's bump stock rule, a gun-smuggling ring gets busted, and ATN sends gear to Ukraine. (Read)
Final Rule on 80% Kits & Biden's Comprehensive Gun Plan Explained
2 years ago
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The ATF's Final Rule on 80% kits and receivers is set to take effect Aug 24. We have the full breakdown on what this means. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Biden on the Hunt for ATF Director & KY Attorneys May Soon CCW in Court
2 years ago
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Biden looks for a new ATF Director nominee, KY attorneys may soon carry guns in court, and MyCustomGun offers 3D gun building for custom parts and guns. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Arizona Looks to End Sales Tax on Guns & Military Inks Deals With Ammo, Gun Makers
2 years ago
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Arizona might end sales tax on guns and other gun gear while the military works out deals with Olin-Winchester and Daniel Defense...among other stories! (Read)
Weekly Wrap: ATF Cracks Down on Suppressors, Sig Launches P322
2 years ago
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The ATF targets solvent trap kit suppressors, Sig Sauer intros a new .22 LR pistol, and South Dakota says goodbye to CCW permit fees. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Beretta Buys Ammotec & Federal Judge Strikes Down Stun Gun Ban
2 years ago
Beretta buys ammo maker RUAG Ammotec, a federal judge strikes down the final statewide stun gun ban, and two states welcome Constitutional Carry. (Read)
Shotgun Tips for Beginners: 5 Tricks to Shoot Like a Pro! [VIDEO]
2 years ago
Pro shooter Aaron Hayes runs you through a few tips to help improve your shotgun performance at every stage. (Read)
