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: Judge Halts NY Gun Restrictions & Gun Sales Top 1M for 38th Month
2 years ago
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A federal judge suspends New York's latest gun laws, gun sales soar past 1M mark, and Delaware gun laws face legal challenges. (Read)
Best Final Girls of Horror [& Weapons of Choice]
2 years ago
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Spooky season is here and what better way to celebrate than taking a look at some of our favorite final girls from iconic horror and sci-fi films. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Clergy Tackles NY Gun Free Zones & CA Judge Rules in Favor of Privacy
2 years ago
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A new bill proposes free public ranges on BLM land, a CA judge strikes down law sharing gun owner data, and the clergy takes on NY gun-free zones. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Supreme Court Rejects Bump Stock Cases
2 years ago
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The Supreme Court declines bump stock ban cases, U.S. judge dismisses $10B Mexican lawsuit against gun makers, and the Australian military chooses Sig. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Lawsuit Tackles Handgun Age Limit, Couple Finds Select-Fire M16s
2 years ago
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SAF files suit against the ATF over handgun purchase age requirements, a TX couple finds select-fire M16s, and S&W is sued by Highland Park families. (Read)
Best SIG Sauer Pistols for Concealed Carry [Tested & Reviewed]
2 years ago
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Sig Sauer has dominated the metal framed pistol arena for awhile...but what about concealed carry? We dive into Sig models we think work well for CCW. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Should Those Under Felony Indictment Have 2A Rights? Judge Says Yes.
2 years ago
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Texas judge says those under felony indictment deserve gun rights, TSA reports uptick in guns in airports, and lawmakers slam credit card companies. (Read)
PrairieFire Named as Potential Acquiror of Front Sight in Bankruptcy Filing
2 years ago
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After filing for bankruptcy in May 2022, Front Sight Training Facility may head under new management as PrairieFire steps in to take control. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Lawmaker Wants to Slap AR-15 Makers with 20% Tax
2 years ago
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A U.S. lawmaker wants gun makers to pony up for AR-15s, SAAMI looks to standardize suppressor threads, and Illinois enforces red flag laws. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Update on "Rust" Shooting & S&W Issues Statement to Anti-Gun Crowd
2 years ago
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An FBI report shows new data in "Rust" movie shooting, Smith & Wesson calls out the haters in a statement, and 2A groups take on California gun show ban. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: ATF Wins Bump Stock Appeal & Gun Industry Pays Record $300M in Conservation
2 years ago
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The ATF lands a win in appeals court over the bump stock ban and the gun industry pays a record-setting $300M in conversation fees. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: S&W Subpoenaed by House & Brady Says Semi-Auto Rifles = Machine Guns
2 years ago
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House Committee targets Smith & Wesson, anti-gun group says WASR-10 is a machine gun, and an assault weapons ban passes the House. (Read)
