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
New Product Highlight: Savage 110 PPR
5 months ago
Savage’s newest hunting rifle, the Savage 110 PPR -- is everything western big-game hunters are asking for. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: New Gun Laws in NY & Gun Tip Line Announced in 2 States
5 months ago
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NY Gov signs six new gun laws, two states announce gun tip line to anonymously report lawbreakers, Sig Sauer opens new ammo factory in Arkansas. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: White House Targets Guns with Executive Order
6 months ago
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White House issues new executive order on guns, California passes 13 gun bills, and the NSSF releases 2024 Congressional Report Card. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Lawmakers Target Ammo Vending Machines
7 months ago
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Lawmakers target ammo vending machines in three states, 2A group see partial win in CA CCW case, and judge tosses machine gun charges. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Appeals Court Slams ATF Pistol Brace Rule & Mexico’s $10B Lawsuit Derailed
7 months ago
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Another Appeals Court rule against pistol brace ban, Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun makers hits snag, and Texas State Fair gun ban stirs debate (Read)
Gun Policies in the 2024 Election: Where the Candidates Stand
8 months ago
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Discover where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on the Second Amendment in our guide breaking down each candidate's stance on guns. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: 11% Tax on Guns, Ammo Challenged in Court & Supreme Court Refuses IL Gun Case
9 months ago
California’s 11% tax on guns and ammo hits snag as pro-gun groups challenged the legislation in court and the Supreme Court opts out of Illinois AWB case. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Surgeon General Campaigns for Warnings Labels on Guns
9 months ago
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The U.S. Surgeon General calls for warning labels on guns, Sig loses a $2.5M court case against the P320, and SCOTUS upholds DV law. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: ATF Dealt Major Blows in Pistol Brace and Engaged in Business Rules
10 months ago
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Federal judges deliver significant defeats to ATF's pistol brace and 'Engaged in the Business' rules, marking major victories for gun advocates. (Read)
Supreme Court Overturns Federal Bump Stock Ban in Landmark Ruling
10 months ago
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The Supreme Court struck down a federal bump stock ban this week. So come get the details on the case, bump stocks, and what this means. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Supreme Court Unanimously Backs NRA & NSSF Launches Gun Storage Check Week
10 months ago
The Supreme Court unanimously sided with the NRA and the NSSF launches its inaugural Gun Storage Check Week promoting safe gun storage. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: 26 States File Lawsuits Against the ATF
11 months ago
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26 states head to court to fight the ATF's "Engaged in the Business" ruling, Biden Administration targets firearms exports, and Steyr sold to RBSC. (Read)
