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: 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
2 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)
Weekly Wrap: San Jose Mandates Insurance for Gun Owners & Student Slapped with 300 Firearms Charges
2 years ago
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San Jose to require insurance and annual fee to own guns, a college student nets 300 firearms charges, and 80+ guns stolen from trains in LA. (Read)
[Hands-On Review] Vertx Women’s CCW Lineup
2 years ago
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We tested out several hoodies, shirts, jackets and even a backpack from Vertx's women's concealed carry lineup. Come get our thoughts... (Read)
Weekly Wrap: TN Lawmaker Files "Kyle's Law" & New Guns from Shadow Systems, FN
2 years ago
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A bill looks to honor Kyle Rittenhouse, new guns from Shadow Systems and FN, and 40% of guns used in Central America come from the U.S. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: New Products from Sig & Primary Arms, Vortex Wins Army Contract
2 years ago
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Sig releases a civilian NGSW model, Vortex wins a lofty Army contract, smart gun tech may be headed to consumers, and EOTech acquires Photonics. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: DOJ Issues New Rule & Federal Intros .30 Super Carry
2 years ago
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In this Weekly Wrap, we take a look at a new DOJ rule aimed at gun storage, Federal's newest caliber, and 18.5 million guns sold in 2021. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Gun Control Advocates Upset at Biden & Revolutionary War Guns Recovered
2 years ago
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Gun control activists say they're disappointed in the Biden Administration and stolen Revolutionary War-era guns make their way home after 50 years. (Read)
