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
Get latest articles from Jacki Billings
Weekly Wrap: Biden Unveils New Gun Measures
1 year ago
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
Best Gear of SHOT Show 2024 [Optics, Accessories & Gear]
1 year ago
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We run through our favorite gear, accessories, optics, and ammo at SHOT Show 2024. Come see what we liked! (Read)
Best Guns of SHOT Show 2024
1 year ago
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We took a tour around the SHOT Show 2024 floor in Las Vegas to find the best guns the market had to offer. Come see what we found! (Read)
Weekly Wrap: IL Wants to Ban “Assault Weapons” & FN Launches New Suppressor
1 year ago
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Illinois reps attempt to ban assault weapons ahead of 2023, Black Friday sales boom for gun industry, and FN releases a new suppressor. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Biden Calls for Assault Weapons Ban After UVA Shooting
1 year ago
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President Biden calls again for an assault weapons ban after a shooting at UVA and U.S. officials seize guns and ammo bound for Turks and Caicos. (Read)
