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Jacki Billings

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

Rhode Island Becomes 11th State to Pass Assault Weapons Ban

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

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

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

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)

15 States Sue to Block Return of Forced Reset Triggers

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

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

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

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)

Reconciliation Bill Ditches NFA Reforms

A section of the "big, beautiful bill" aimed at eliminating the $200 tax stamp on suppressors has been removed. (Read)

Hawaii Assault Weapons Ban Dead on Arrival

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

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

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)
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