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
Get latest articles from Jacki Billings
Weekly Wrap: Courts Block CA Mag Ban & NY Targets Toy Guns
2 years ago
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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
2 years ago
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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
2 years ago
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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
2 years ago
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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?
2 years ago
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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
2 years ago
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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
2 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
2 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
2 years ago
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The U.S. sent 88 tons of ammo to Ukraine...but why? And Pennsylvania passes permitless carry but will it make its way into actual law? Come find out... (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Gun Bill Targets Bank Accounts & Steiner Launches MPS
3 years ago
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We take a look at a bill that would guide banks on how to report suspicious gun purchases and learn about a study that counters gun legislation. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Supreme Court Hears 2A Case, BRCC Goes Public & New Legislation?
3 years ago
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We take a look at a 2A case that landed in the Supreme Court, new gun legislation out of Colorado, and Black Rifle Coffee Company going public. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: NY Bans "Ghost Guns" & Red Flag Bill Heads to Congress
3 years ago
In this edition of Weekly Wrap, we cover a potential red flag law heading to Congress, NY banning "ghost guns" and new products from SOG. (Read)
