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: Heritage Intros New Rimfire Lever-Actions
1 year ago
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Heritage Manufacturing announced an expansion to its Old West lineup with a new series of rimfire lever-action rifles called the Settler series. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Seized Iranian Ammo Headed to Ukraine
1 year ago
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Iranian ammo seized by the U.S. heads to the frontlines of Ukraine, Geissele nabs a $29M SOCOM contract, and TSA sees record number of guns at checkpoints. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Silencer Central Buck 30 by Banish
1 year ago
Silencer Central announced a new entry into its Banish lineup of suppressors with the Buck 30 -- designed with deer hunters in mind. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Legislators Look to Block Emergency Gun Orders & Supreme Court to Review NY Gun Law
1 year ago
Legislators look to prevent gun control in public health crises, high court to review NY gun law on ammo purchases, and Congress protects youth hunting. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Hi-Point Money Model 995 Carbine
1 year ago
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Hi-Point is back with its limited-edition Money finish, adding the Model 995 Carbine to the mix alongside the company’s C9. (Read)
Best Handguns of the Year [2024]
1 year ago
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What's the best handgun on the market? We run through our list of our favorite models listing out pros, cons, specs, and features! (Read)
Weekly Wrap: New Gun Violence Prevention Office & Court Blocks CA Ban on Gun Ads
1 year ago
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The Biden Administration announces new Office of Gun Violence Prevention, appeals court blocks CA ban on gun ads, and federal judge overturns NM CCW ban. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Taurus Launches Judge Home Defender
1 year ago
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Taurus unveils a beefy new revolver in the Judge lineup, the Home Defender. Come learn more about this new model! (Read)
New Product Highlight: Beretta Unveils New 5.56 Battle Rifle
1 year ago
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Beretta unveiled a new rifle design this week called the New Assault Rifle Platform, or NARP -- a 5.56 short-stroke piston battle rifle. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: DOJ Targets Private Gun Sales & CA Raises Taxes on Guns, Ammo
1 year ago
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In this week's news cycle: the DOJ looks to clarify who is engaged in business as a dealer, California proposes a 11% tax on guns and ammo, and a new pro-2A group arrives. (Read)
New Product Highlight: Sig Sauer P320-M18 CA
1 year ago
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Sig Sauer rolls out the new Sig P320-M18 CA - a 9mm striker-fired handgun officially on the California Handgun Roster. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Supreme Court Allows Ghost Gun Ruling to Take Effect
1 year ago
Supreme Court allows ghost gun ruling to take effect, CO's minimum age limit for gun purchases halted, and judge overturns "gun free zones" in Hawaii. (Read)
