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

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[April Fools] Pew Pew Tactical Launches New Tactical Pistol Series

1 year ago 12 Comments

Pew Pew Tactical announces the launch of a new pistol series -- the PPT Spec OPS Force Tactical Model R234 A-1.25 Gen 3. (Read)

Best Pocket Pistols for Concealed Carry

1 year ago 146 Comments

We walk you through the difference between pocket pistols and mouse guns and dole out some recommendations on the best pocket pistols along the way. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Sig Acquires General Robotics & Judge Strikes Down CA Roster

1 year ago 4 Comments

Sig Sauer acquires General Robotics, a federal judge topples CA handgun roster requirements, and MI Senate passes 11 gun bills. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Biden Unveils New Gun Measures

1 year ago 11 Comments

President Biden unveils a new executive order targeting guns, CO's Senate passes a bill raising the age limit for gun ownership to 21, and more. (Read)

Best First Aid Classes: Beginner & Intermediate

1 year ago 6 Comments

First aid knowledge is a valuable asset. So, to get you prepped, we put together a list of the best first aid classes for every skill level. (Read)

WA State Bans Assault Weapons [Updated]

1 year ago 174 Comments

Washington state banned so-called "assault weapons" and enacted other gun laws. We take an in-depth look into what's been banned and what you can expect. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Glock Sues Polymer80, TX Tries to Block Brace Ruling

1 year ago 2 Comments

Glock sues Polymer80 over a slide lock lever, the Texas Attorney General looks to block the brace ruling, and a new bill wants to speed up NFA wait times. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: IL Suppressor Ban Challenged & Texans Losing Guns in Boating Accidents

1 year ago 3 Comments

A lawsuit challenges Illinois' suppressor ban in federal court and Texas mourns the loss of guns and ammo lost in "boating accidents." (Read)

Weekly Wrap: TX Lawmaker Wants to Track Bulk Ammo Buys

1 year ago 12 Comments

A Texas lawmaker wants to track ammo purchases of more than 200 rounds and California may end a police exemption on off-roster guns. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Biden Talks Assault Weapons Ban in State of the Union

1 year ago 1 Comments

President Biden calls for assault weapons ban in his State of the Union, a federal judge ruled marijuana use can’t exclude Americans from owning guns. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Federal Assault Weapons Ban Proposed & Bump Stock Ban Overturned

1 year ago 5 Comments

A new federal assault weapons ban is introduced in Congress, an appeals court overturns the bump stock ban, and Magpul nets a $20M military contract. (Read)

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