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
Will Minnesota Ban "Weapons of War"? Gov. Walz Calls Special Session
1 week ago
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Gov. Tim Walz says he plans to call a special session of the Minnesota state legislature to take on gun reform. (Read)
Appeals Court Nixes New Mexico 7-Day Waiting Period on Guns
3 weeks ago
A law requiring New Mexico gun buyers to wait seven days before taking ownership of newly purchased firearms may have met its end this week in court. (Read)
Is California's Gun Rationing Law Finally Dead?
3 weeks ago
A California law that limited the number of firearms a resident could purchase at one time is officially dead. (Read)
Federal Appeals Court Says Machine Gun Ban is Constitutional
1 month ago
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The Sixth Circuit Court ruled that machine gun bans are constitutional and do not violate the Second Amendment. (Read)
Make Your Voice Heard: Pew Pew Tactical Reader Survey [2025]
1 month ago
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Pew Pew Tactical is launching its annual reader survey, which means we need your opinion. Help us shape our content for the rest of the year! (Read)
California's Ammo Background Check Law Struck Down by Court
1 month ago
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A law requiring background checks on all ammunition purchases in California met its demise this in a federal appeals court. (Read)
California Puts Glock in Ban Crosshairs
1 month ago
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California legislators moved forward with a proposal that would effectively ban Glock pistols and Glock clones, if enacted. (Read)
DOJ Backs Down from Pistol Braces
1 month ago
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The Department of Justice announced it’s stepping away from pistol braces – agreeing to dismiss an appeal that halted the ban on braces. (Read)
Gun Owners Say Goodbye to $200 Tax on Suppressors, SBRs
2 months ago
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The $200 tax on suppressors and SBRs officially ended with the passage and signing of the "One Big Beautiful Bill." (Read)
Budget Brand Anderson Manufacturing Closes After Ruger Buyout
2 months ago
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Budget brand Anderson Manufacturing is no more after the company sold to Ruger and closed its doors for good. (Read)
Rhode Island Becomes 11th State to Pass Assault Weapons Ban
2 months ago
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Rhode Island officially becomes the 11th state to ban so-called "assault weapons" after Gov. Dan McKee signed a bill into law last week. (Read)
Rhode Island Lawmaker Pass Sweeping “Assault Weapons” Ban
2 months ago
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Rhode Island legislators passed a broad ban against so-called “assault weapons” prohibiting the sale of a variety of popular semi-auto guns. (Read)
