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

Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration “Ghost Gun” Regulations

2 months ago 2 Comments

The Supreme Court backs a Biden-era regulation requiring serial numbers, background checks, and age verification to buy 80% kits online. (Read)

Pro-2A Legal Expert Joins ATF as Chief Counsel

2 months ago

Robert Leider, a pro-2A law professor, now appears on the ATF’s Leadership Directory page as the Bureau's Chief Counsel. (Read)

Florida Moves to Reverse Post-Parkland Law

2 months ago 4 Comments

A Florida bill that would reverse a post-Parkland law and lower the minimum age to buy rifles to 18 passed committee last week. (Read)

Oregon Court Upholds Mag Ban & Purchase Permits

2 months ago 5 Comments

An Oregon Appeals Court ruled that magazine bans and purchase permits do not violate residents' Second Amendment rights. (Read)

Canadian Government Bans More Guns, Bringing Total to 2,500+

3 months ago 7 Comments

The Liberal government of Canada has banned more guns this week, adding 179 firearms to its list of 2,500 prohibited guns. (Read)

Illinois Weighs Gun Insurance Mandate

3 months ago 2 Comments

Illinois legislators propose gun insurance task force to determine if residents should be required to have firearm insurance. (Read)

New Product Highlight: PHLster Enigma V2

3 months ago 2 Comments

PHLster’s Enigma revolutionized concealed carry, and the holster maker is back again with an updated version aimed at improving the CCW experience. (Read)

Leaked Memo Reveals Plan to Flood D.C. Courts With Gun Cases

3 months ago 4 Comments

A leaked memo outlines directives to reduce violent crimes in D.C., including recommending pre-trial detention and prosecution of all gun cases. (Read)

Utah Adds Gun Safety Classes to School Curriculum

3 months ago 5 Comments

Utah's HB0104 mandates gun safety instruction in schools. Learn about the bill's details, parental opt-out, and the debate surrounding the new policy. (Read)