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: Brace Update, SLx Scope, Military Red Flag Laws

3 years ago

In this Weekly Wrap: a new defense bill looks to add red flag laws, Primary Arms launches a new scope, and the ATF gives an update on pistol braces. (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Glock & Army, 3.2M New Gun Owners, & Beretta M9A4

3 years ago

In this Weekly Wrap we cover new gun owners in 2021, talk about Beretta's new M9 variant and...the Army chooses Glock?? (Read)

Weekly Wrap: Chipman Out, Bump Stocks, & a Glock Watch?

4 years ago 7 Comments

We walk you through all the gun news of the week -- from Dave Chipman's exit as ATF Director nominee to U.S. military courts ruling in favor of bumpstocks. (Read)

U.S. State Dept. Bans Russian Ammo Imports

4 years ago 15 Comments

The U.S. State Department banned Russian ammo imports, but why? We deep dive into what caused this and its effect on American consumers. (Read)

Department of Justice Closes Cases Over Forced Reset Triggers

4 years ago 53 Comments

The Department of Justice dropped 3 cases against Rare Breed Triggers over its forced reset trigger design. (Read)

Inside Look: LAPD Chooses FN 509 MRD LE

4 years ago 27 Comments

The LAPD will use the optics-compatible FN 509 MRD-LE as its new duty pistol...and we got the inside scoop on how the decision was made. (Read)

Team USA Shooting Wins Big at 2021 Tokyo Olympics

4 years ago 4 Comments

Team USA took home six medals in the shooting events at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics -- the biggest win for the U.S. in shooting in 50+ years. (Read)

Ruger Revives Marlin Firearms

4 years ago 6 Comments

Lever-action legend Marlin Firearms, previously owned by Remington, has returned after being bought by Ruger in 2020 for $30 million. (Read)

Ammo, Inc. Acquires GunBroker in $240M Merger

4 years ago 1 Comments

Ammo, Inc. and GunBroker have joined forces in a $240M merger that will see GunBroker act as a subsidiary of Ammo, Inc. (Read)

[Hands-On Review] Mountain Man Medical Trauma Kits

4 years ago 5 Comments

We got our hands on the Yellowstone, Sweetwater, and Ankle IFAK trauma kits from Mountain Man Medical to see if they're a worthy edition to your range bag. (Read)