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: 80 Percent Arms Settles CA Dispute

11 months ago

80 Percent Arms settles its dispute over 80% kits with California, Vermont picks up the fight against "ghost guns" & USPS offers electronic fingerprinting. (Read)

Biden Administration Closes “Gun Show Loophole”

1 year ago 16 Comments

The Biden Administration unveiled a new rule, marking the biggest shift in the gun industry since the Brady Bill – closing the so-called “gun show loophole." (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Hawaii Cracks Down on Ammo & Illinois Faces New Gun Purchase Hurdles

1 year ago 3 Comments

Hawaii pushes for new age restrictions on ammo purchases while Illinois residents might face more background checks and training requirements. (Read)

[April Fools] Poll Reveals 9 out of 10 Boomers Now Favor 9mm Over .45 ACP

1 year ago 10 Comments

A new poll conducted by American Ammunition Research Publications revealed a startling shift in the ammo of choice of America’s Boomer generation. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: DOJ Creates Red Flag Resource Center

1 year ago 2 Comments

Learn about the DOJ's initiative to bolster red flag law enforcement and the contribution of firearms taxes to state conservation efforts. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: CO Moves to Ban Assault Weapons & Chicago Sues Glock

1 year ago 6 Comments

Colorado's assault weapons ban moves to the House floor, the city of Chicago sues Glock, and Mall of America employs gun-sniffing dogs. (Read)

New Product Highlight: SB Tactical SBA5 Pistol Brace

1 year ago

Get the details on SB Tactical's new SBA5 pistol brace, blending classic design with new perks, amidst a tumultuous legal history. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: FN Sues Ruger, 2A Groups Take Assault Weapons Ban to SCOTUS

1 year ago 6 Comments

Discover the legal battle between FN & Ruger, the push by 2A groups to challenge Illinois' assault weapons ban, and CT's move to expand gun-free zones. (Read)

Sig Sauer P365 Rose Review: Best Women's CCW Pistol?

1 year ago 6 Comments

We take Sig Sauer's Rose, based on the P365XL Comp, to the range to evaluate its features and offerings to see if this rose gold gun is worth the money... (Read)

Weekly Wrap: SC Embraces Constitutional Carry & NM Extends Waiting Periods on Guns

1 year ago

South Carolina joins other states in allowing Constitutional Carry, New Mexico's Gov. increases waiting period on guns, and Rust armorer found guilty. (Read)