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
DOJ Backs Down from Pistol Braces
3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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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
4 months ago
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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
4 months ago
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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
4 months ago
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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
4 months ago
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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
4 months ago
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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
5 months ago
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A section of the "big, beautiful bill" aimed at eliminating the $200 tax stamp on suppressors has been removed. (Read)
