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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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)
UPS Announces New Rules for Shipping Firearm Parts: What You Need to Know
2 years ago
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Shipping company UPS recently updated its policies regarding what kind of firearms parts. How has this impacted the industry? Come find out. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: 5 Gun Makers Responsible for Half of Seized Guns
2 years ago
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Mayors point the finger at gun manufacturers, 88% of firearms offenders are prohibited persons, and AP Stylebook says goodbye to "assault weapon" term. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: NY Unveils New CCW Laws & CA Targets Youth Shooting Sports
2 years ago
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New York skirts Supreme Court ruling with new concealed carry requirements, and California targets youth shooting sports with a new bill. (Read)
Glock 19 Killers: Best Compact Pistols That Aren’t a Glock
2 years ago
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Want a compact pistol that isn't a Glock 19? We walk you through our favorite not-a-Glock compacts that are on par (or better) than the G19. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: CA Removes Gun Dashboard After Leak & NY Goes After Brownells, Primary Arms
2 years ago
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The California Attorney General's office removes an online dashboard after a data breach of gun owner info and NY officials target retailers to reduce gun violence. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Congress Passes Bipartisan Gun Bill, Rhode Island Enacts Mag Ban & More
2 years ago
Congress passes the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Rhode Island says no to large-capacity magazines, and Wisconsin considers gun imagery on shirts... (Read)
