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
Is California's Gun Rationing Law Finally Dead?
30 minutes 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 week ago
3 Comments
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]
3 weeks ago
1 Comments
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
3 weeks ago
1 Comments
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
4 weeks ago
2 Comments
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
5 Comments
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
1 month ago
11 Comments
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
1 month ago
8 Comments
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
1 month ago
3 Comments
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
1 month ago
4 Comments
Rhode Island legislators passed a broad ban against so-called “assault weapons” prohibiting the sale of a variety of popular semi-auto guns. (Read)
ATF Faces Major Cuts as DOJ Slashes Gun Dealer Inspectors by Two-Thirds
1 month ago
2 Comments
The DOJ’s 2026 budget proposal would cut over 500 ATF inspectors, reducing oversight of federally licensed gun dealers by 40%. (Read)
Permitless Carry Bill Clears NC Legislature, Awaits Governor’s Decision
2 months ago
2 Comments
North Carolina lawmakers passed a bill to allow permitless concealed carry. The bill now awaits Gov. Josh Stein’s decision — and a possible veto fight. (Read)
