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
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)
Weekly Wrap: Ammo Makers Send Rounds to Ukraine & Washington Bans High Capacity Mags
2 years ago
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Several U.S. ammo makers are sending millions of rounds to Ukraine, Washington state bans mags over 10 rounds, and Mexico seizes 3 million rounds of ammo in raid. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Biden Talks Guns & Texas AG Sues ATF
2 years ago
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Biden targets guns in his State of the Union address, Texas' Attorney General goes after the ATF in a lawsuit, and Georgia passes Constitutional Carry bill. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Bill Wants to Remove AOWs from NFA & Study Says Guns Surpass Cars in Premature Deaths
2 years ago
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Weekly Wrap: DOJ Sues Missouri Over Gun Law & Senators Target Gun Videos on YouTube
2 years ago
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The Dept. of Justice sues Missouri over a controversial gun law, a group of senators target gun videos on YouTube, and Brownells celebrates 2A! (Read)
Weekly Wrap: LA DA Asks Credit Cards to Decline 80% Kits
2 years ago
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Los Angeles' DA asks credit card companies to stop 80% kit purchases, CA parents might have to notify schools of guns in home, and a new bill could tack on a fee to background checks. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: DOJ Continues Attack on Ghost Guns & FN Wins Army M240L Contract
3 years ago
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The Dept. of Justice continues to target "ghost guns," 12 states support Mexico's lawsuit against gun makers, and the Army picks FN for M240L contract. (Read)
