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: 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)
Weekly Wrap: Baldwin Movie Set Turns Tragic & Maxim Intros MD-1505
3 years ago
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A tragic accident leads to the death of one and injury of another on the set of Alec Baldwin movie, Ruger ships the first Marlin, and Maxim unveils MD-1505. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: States Swap Info on Guns, Capone’s Colt 45 & PPT Is Hiring
3 years ago
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In this Weekly Wrap, Capone's Colt 45 auctioned off, SilencerCo's new suppressor, and which states are trading gun data. Oh and PPT is hiring! Come apply! (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Barrett's Mk22, Blackhawk Holsters & FFL Mandates?
3 years ago
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In this edition of Weekly Wrap, we look at Blackhawk's new custom holster options, talk about Barrett's Mk22 and look at a new bill that could impact FFLs. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: S&W Moves to TN, NRAAM 2022, & Nosler's M21
3 years ago
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Get up to speed on Smith & Wesson's move to Tennessee, Nosler and Springfield's newest guns, and the NRA Annual Meeting's new 2022 location. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Brace Update, SLx Scope, Military Red Flag Laws
3 years ago
In this Weekly Wrap: a new defense bill looks to add red flag laws, Primary Arms launches a new scope, and the ATF gives an update on pistol braces. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Glock & Army, 3.2M New Gun Owners, & Beretta M9A4
3 years ago
In this Weekly Wrap we cover new gun owners in 2021, talk about Beretta's new M9 variant and...the Army chooses Glock?? (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Chipman Out, Bump Stocks, & a Glock Watch?
3 years ago
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We walk you through all the gun news of the week -- from Dave Chipman's exit as ATF Director nominee to U.S. military courts ruling in favor of bumpstocks. (Read)
U.S. State Dept. Bans Russian Ammo Imports
3 years ago
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The U.S. State Department banned Russian ammo imports, but why? We deep dive into what caused this and its effect on American consumers. (Read)
Rare Breed Triggers & ATF Battle Over FRT-15 Trigger
3 years ago
54 Comments
The ATF recently classified Rare Breed Triggers' FRT-15 as a "machine gun" but the company fired back. Come get all the details on this trigger and the pending case. (Read)
