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

New Product Highlight: Hi-Point Money Model 995 Carbine

1 year ago 3 Comments

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

1 year ago 21 Comments

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 3 Comments

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 10 Comments

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 9 Comments

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 1 Comments

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 7 Comments

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)

Weekly Wrap: Police Chiefs Talk Assault Weapons Ban with White House

1 year ago 6 Comments

Police Chiefs nationwide meet at White House to talk assault weapons bans and high capacity mags, and JAMA study shows firearms safety video keeps kids safe. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: MA House Proposes Sweeping Gun Bill & OR Gov Signs "Ghost Gun" Ban

1 year ago 2 Comments

Massachusetts House proposes 140-page gun bill, Oregon's Gov. signs "ghost gun" ban, and TSA recovers more than 3K guns at security checkpoints. (Read)