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
Supreme Court Sidesteps Major 2A Case on Carry Rights for Young Adults
3 days ago
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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
6 days ago
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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 week 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
3 weeks 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)
April Fools - New Product Highlight: Holosun Releases Bifocal Red Dot
4 weeks ago
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Holosun releases the HS-BOOM -- a brand new red dot features bifocal technology allowing aging Boomers to easily land shots on target. (Read)
Civilian Marksmanship Program Resumes M1911 Surplus Sales
1 month ago
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The Civilian Marksmanship Program's 1911 surplus sales are back after a brief hiatus, meaning gun owners can own a piece of military history. (Read)
Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration “Ghost Gun” Regulations
1 month ago
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The Supreme Court backs a Biden-era regulation requiring serial numbers, background checks, and age verification to buy 80% kits online. (Read)
Pro-2A Legal Expert Joins ATF as Chief Counsel
1 month ago
Robert Leider, a pro-2A law professor, now appears on the ATF’s Leadership Directory page as the Bureau's Chief Counsel. (Read)
Florida Moves to Reverse Post-Parkland Law
1 month ago
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A Florida bill that would reverse a post-Parkland law and lower the minimum age to buy rifles to 18 passed committee last week. (Read)
Oregon Court Upholds Mag Ban & Purchase Permits
1 month ago
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An Oregon Appeals Court ruled that magazine bans and purchase permits do not violate residents' Second Amendment rights. (Read)
Canadian Government Bans More Guns, Bringing Total to 2,500+
1 month ago
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The Liberal government of Canada has banned more guns this week, adding 179 firearms to its list of 2,500 prohibited guns. (Read)
Illinois Weighs Gun Insurance Mandate
1 month ago
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Illinois legislators propose gun insurance task force to determine if residents should be required to have firearm insurance. (Read)
