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: Lawmakers Target Ammo Vending Machines
9 months ago
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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
9 months ago
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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
10 months ago
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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
11 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
11 months ago
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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
11 months ago
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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
1 year ago
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The Supreme Court struck down a federal bump stock ban this week. So come get the details on the case, bump stocks, and what this means. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Supreme Court Unanimously Backs NRA & NSSF Launches Gun Storage Check Week
1 year ago
The Supreme Court unanimously sided with the NRA and the NSSF launches its inaugural Gun Storage Check Week promoting safe gun storage. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: 26 States File Lawsuits Against the ATF
1 year ago
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26 states head to court to fight the ATF's "Engaged in the Business" ruling, Biden Administration targets firearms exports, and Steyr sold to RBSC. (Read)
Weekly Wrap: 80 Percent Arms Settles CA Dispute
1 year ago
80 Percent Arms settles its dispute over 80% kits with California, Vermont picks up the fight against "ghost guns" & USPS offers electronic fingerprinting. (Read)
Biden Administration Closes “Gun Show Loophole”
1 year ago
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The Biden Administration unveiled a new rule, marking the biggest shift in the gun industry since the Brady Bill – closing the so-called “gun show loophole." (Read)
Weekly Wrap: Hawaii Cracks Down on Ammo & Illinois Faces New Gun Purchase Hurdles
1 year ago
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Hawaii pushes for new age restrictions on ammo purchases while Illinois residents might face more background checks and training requirements. (Read)
