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

Weekly Wrap: Beretta 1301 Tactical 7+1 Production on Pause

2 weeks ago 3 Comments

Production on Beretta's 1301 Tactical 7+1 paused as Beretta wrestles with ATF over regulatory issues & poll shows majority of Americans favor gun control. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Armed Rideshare Service Coming to Texas

3 weeks ago 1 Comments

An armed rideshare service is coming soon to Texas, Michigan moves forward on gun bills, and a Georgia legislator proposes new gun measures. (Read)

New Product Highlight: Savage 110 PPR

1 month ago

Savage’s newest hunting rifle, the Savage 110 PPR -- is everything western big-game hunters are asking for. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: New Gun Laws in NY & Gun Tip Line Announced in 2 States

1 month ago 3 Comments

NY Gov signs six new gun laws, two states announce gun tip line to anonymously report lawbreakers, Sig Sauer opens new ammo factory in Arkansas. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: White House Targets Guns with Executive Order

2 months ago 3 Comments

White House issues new executive order on guns, California passes 13 gun bills, and the NSSF releases 2024 Congressional Report Card. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Lawmakers Target Ammo Vending Machines

3 months ago 2 Comments

Lawmakers target ammo vending machines in three states, 2A group see partial win in CA CCW case, and judge tosses machine gun charges. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Appeals Court Slams ATF Pistol Brace Rule & Mexico’s $10B Lawsuit Derailed

3 months ago 2 Comments

Another Appeals Court rule against pistol brace ban, Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun makers hits snag, and Texas State Fair gun ban stirs debate (Read)

Gun Policies in the 2024 Election: Where the Candidates Stand

4 months ago 10 Comments

Discover where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on the Second Amendment in our guide breaking down each candidate's stance on guns. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: 11% Tax on Guns, Ammo Challenged in Court & Supreme Court Refuses IL Gun Case

4 months ago

California’s 11% tax on guns and ammo hits snag as pro-gun groups challenged the legislation in court and the Supreme Court opts out of Illinois AWB case. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Surgeon General Campaigns for Warnings Labels on Guns

5 months ago 3 Comments

The U.S. Surgeon General calls for warning labels on guns, Sig loses a $2.5M court case against the P320, and SCOTUS upholds DV law. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: ATF Dealt Major Blows in Pistol Brace and Engaged in Business Rules

5 months ago 1 Comments

Federal judges deliver significant defeats to ATF's pistol brace and 'Engaged in the Business' rules, marking major victories for gun advocates. (Read)

Supreme Court Overturns Federal Bump Stock Ban in Landmark Ruling