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
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Weekly Wrap: New Products from Sig & Primary Arms, Vortex Wins Army Contract
3 years ago
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Sig releases a civilian NGSW model, Vortex wins a lofty Army contract, smart gun tech may be headed to consumers, and EOTech acquires Photonics. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: DOJ Issues New Rule & Federal Intros .30 Super Carry
3 years ago
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In this Weekly Wrap, we take a look at a new DOJ rule aimed at gun storage, Federal's newest caliber, and 18.5 million guns sold in 2021. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Gun Control Advocates Upset at Biden & Revolutionary War Guns Recovered
3 years ago
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Gun control activists say they're disappointed in the Biden Administration and stolen Revolutionary War-era guns make their way home after 50 years. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Courts Block CA Mag Ban & NY Targets Toy Guns
3 years ago
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A federal court blocked California's high capacity mag ban pending Supreme Court review and the New York AG wants to place restrictions on toy guns. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Bill Targets FFLS, Multiple Gun Purchases
3 years ago
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We take a look at a bill that would place more restrictions on FFLs and require reporting of multiple gun purchases. Come read up on this week's news! (Read)
Weekly Wrap: NSSF Sues NY, TSA Nabs Record Number of Guns
3 years ago
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The NSSF, Glock, and others sue the New York Attorney General over public nuisance law and the TSA confiscates a record-breaking number of guns. (Read)
Texas HB 957: Can You Buy A Suppressor Without the Stamp?
3 years ago
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Texas HB 957 is a new state law that skirts federal gun laws and the NFA when buying a suppressor within the state...but is it legal? We discuss... (Read)
[How-To] Give a Gun as a Gift
3 years ago
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You want to give the special person in your life a gun... but is that even legal? Yes, it is! But there are things to know beforehand. Come learn more! (Read)
Weekly Wrap: ATF to Launch E-Forms & CA Mag Ban Upheld
3 years ago
The ATF will launch eForms soon but what does that mean for gun owners? And a California judicial panel puts the kibosh on high-capacity magazines. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Fewer Americans Favor Gun Control & D.C. Clarifies “Ghost Gun” Law
3 years ago
A new poll shows fewer Americans favor gun control, Washington D.C. clarifies ghost gun definition, and what the ATF is doing to combat teens and guns. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: PA Passes Permitless Carry & Rittenhouse Not Guilty
3 years ago
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The U.S. sent 88 tons of ammo to Ukraine...but why? And Pennsylvania passes permitless carry but will it make its way into actual law? Come find out... (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Gun Bill Targets Bank Accounts & Steiner Launches MPS
3 years ago
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We take a look at a bill that would guide banks on how to report suspicious gun purchases and learn about a study that counters gun legislation. (Read)
