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

Get latest articles from Jacki Billings

15 States Sue to Block Return of Forced Reset Triggers

3 days ago 1 Comments

A federal lawsuit to stop the ATF from returning 12,000 forced reset triggers to gun owners was filed this week by 16 Attorneys General. (Read)

Gun Owners Sound Alarm Over Proposed ATF & DEA Merger

1 week ago 8 Comments

The White House’s 2026 budget proposal includes plans to merge the ATF into the DEA. Learn what this shake-up could mean for federal gun enforcement. (Read)

Georgia Court Rules 18-to-20-Year-Olds Can’t Carry Handguns in Public

2 weeks ago 2 Comments

The Georgia Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on public handgun carry for adults under 21, ruling that the restriction does not violate the state constitution. (Read)

Walmart’s Toy Guns Trigger Trouble in New York

2 weeks ago 5 Comments

Walmart agreed to a settlement after an investigation found the company shipped realistic-looking toy guns to New York customers in violation of state law. (Read)

New Bill Would End $200 Suppressor Tax But Keep NFA Rules in Place

1 month ago 17 Comments

A new bill would eliminate the $200 tax stamp on suppressors but stop short of removing them from the NFA. Gun rights groups aren’t impressed. (Read)

Hawaii Assault Weapons Ban Dead on Arrival

1 month ago 6 Comments

A sweeping gun and magazine ban poised to be the strictest in the nation was killed on the legislative floor. (Read)

Supreme Court Sidesteps Major 2A Case on Carry Rights for Young Adults

1 month ago 1 Comments

SCOTUS let a key gun rights ruling in favor of young gun owners stand -- boosting legal momentum for young gun owners nationwide. (Read)

Federal Court Sides with Massachusetts in Assault Weapons Ban Battle

1 month ago 6 Comments

A federal appeals court upheld Massachusetts’ ban on semi-autos, ruling against a challenge brought by 2A activists. Here’s what the court said. (Read)

Buying a Gun in Oregon Could Get Much Harder Under New Proposals

1 month ago

Oregon lawmakers advanced two bills that could tighten regulations on gun dealers and double the cost to legally buy a firearm. (Read)

"Sin Tax" on Guns? Bill Takes Aim at State Firearm and Ammo Taxes

2 months ago

A new bill targets state-imposed gun and ammo taxes, calling them unfair “sin taxes." Here’s what’s in the proposal — and what it could change. (Read)