Jacki Billings

Editor-in-Chief

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

Weekly Wrap: New Products from Sig & Primary Arms, Vortex Wins Army Contract

2 years ago 3 Comments

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

3 years ago 4 Comments

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

3 years ago 5 Comments

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)

Weekly Wrap: Courts Block CA Mag Ban & NY Targets Toy Guns

3 years ago 3 Comments

A federal court blocked California's high capacity mag ban pending Supreme Court review and the New York AG wants to place restrictions on toy guns. (Read)

ATF eForms: Filing NFA and Other ATF Paperwork

3 years ago 2 Comments

The ATF announced the relaunch of eForm 4s. But what exactly is e-filing and should you do it? We walk you through it and lay out the pros and cons. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Bill Targets FFLS, Multiple Gun Purchases

3 years ago 6 Comments

We take a look at a bill that would place more restrictions on FFLs and require reporting of multiple gun purchases. Come read up on this week's news! (Read)

Weekly Wrap: NSSF Sues NY, TSA Nabs Record Number of Guns

3 years ago 1 Comments

The NSSF, Glock, and others sue the New York Attorney General over public nuisance law and the TSA confiscates a record-breaking number of guns. (Read)

Texas HB 957: Can You Buy A Suppressor Without the Stamp?

3 years ago 19 Comments

Texas HB 957 is a new state law that skirts federal gun laws and the NFA when buying a suppressor within the state...but is it legal? We discuss... (Read)

[How-To] Give a Gun as a Gift

3 years ago 6 Comments

You want to give the special person in your life a gun... but is that even legal? Yes, it is! But there are things to know beforehand. Come learn more! (Read)

Weekly Wrap: ATF to Launch E-Forms & CA Mag Ban Upheld

3 years ago

The ATF will launch eForms soon but what does that mean for gun owners? And a California judicial panel puts the kibosh on high-capacity magazines. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Fewer Americans Favor Gun Control & D.C. Clarifies “Ghost Gun” Law

3 years ago

A new poll shows fewer Americans favor gun control, Washington D.C. clarifies ghost gun definition, and what the ATF is doing to combat teens and guns. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: PA Passes Permitless Carry & Rittenhouse Not Guilty