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: Game Over for California's Gun Ad Ban?

1 year ago 1 Comments

California's gun ad ban takes a hit. New York throws cold water on "pee tests" for gun permits. Plus, "Rust" armorer faces trial. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: CA Proposes Annual Gun Registration

1 year ago 6 Comments

California lawmaker proposes yearly gun registration, New Mexico House passes 7-day waiting period on guns, and Speer wins SOCOM contract. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Georgia Eyes Tax Breaks for Guns as Policy Debates Intensify

1 year ago 2 Comments

Georgia's proposed tax holiday for gun purchases, national efforts on gun control, and Colorado's push to ban firearms in sensitive areas. (Read)

Federal Court Strikes Down California's Ammo Law

1 year ago 7 Comments

A federal judge in California struck down a controversial law this week requiring in-person background checks for ammo purchases. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Federal Ammunition Wins $5M Navy Contract

1 year ago

Federal wins a two year $5M contract with the U.S. Navy for 7.62x51mm ammo, 5.11 Tactical and USCCA team up for training, and Armanet launches. (Read)

New Product Highlight: SK Customs & Springfield Armory Team Up for “Michelangelo” Pistol

1 year ago 3 Comments

Springfield Armory and SK Customs have teamed up, announcing the release of a new pistol series based on the Italian Renaissance. (Read)

Top Reviews from PPT in 2024 (Best Ofs, Too!)

1 year ago

As is customary for this time of year, we take a look back at some of our best and brightest articles – the ones our readers really liked. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Judge Blocks CA Carry Bans

1 year ago 1 Comments

A federal judge halts California's CCW ban in public places, CZ Colt Group will acquire Sellier & Bellot, and the Marines look to trim .50 cal weight. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Office of Gun Violence Prevention Hosts Lawmakers to Talk Gun Bans

1 year ago 3 Comments

White House invites lawmakers to talk on gun control, IL gun ban set to take effect Jan. 1, and bill to fund smart gun tech introduced. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Historic Remington Factory to Close & NSSF Challenges ATF

1 year ago 2 Comments

RemArms is trading New York for Georgia, the NSSF takes on the ATF's proposed "engaged in the business" rule and Vista turns down offer from Colt/CZ. (Read)