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
Walmart’s Toy Guns Trigger Trouble in New York
10 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
11 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)
Hawaii Assault Weapons Ban Dead on Arrival
11 months ago
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A sweeping gun and magazine ban poised to be the strictest in the nation was killed on the legislative floor. (Read)
Supreme Court Sidesteps Major 2A Case on Carry Rights for Young Adults
11 months ago
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SCOTUS let a key gun rights ruling in favor of young gun owners stand -- boosting legal momentum for young gun owners nationwide. (Read)
Federal Court Sides with Massachusetts in Assault Weapons Ban Battle
11 months ago
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A federal appeals court upheld Massachusetts’ ban on semi-autos, ruling against a challenge brought by 2A activists. Here’s what the court said. (Read)
Buying a Gun in Oregon Could Get Much Harder Under New Proposals
1 year ago
Oregon lawmakers advanced two bills that could tighten regulations on gun dealers and double the cost to legally buy a firearm. (Read)
"Sin Tax" on Guns? Bill Takes Aim at State Firearm and Ammo Taxes
1 year ago
A new bill targets state-imposed gun and ammo taxes, calling them unfair “sin taxes." Here’s what’s in the proposal — and what it could change. (Read)
April Fools - New Product Highlight: Holosun Releases Bifocal Red Dot
1 year ago
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Holosun releases the HS-BOOM -- a brand new red dot features bifocal technology allowing aging Boomers to easily land shots on target. (Read)
Civilian Marksmanship Program Resumes M1911 Surplus Sales
1 year ago
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The Civilian Marksmanship Program's 1911 surplus sales are back after a brief hiatus, meaning gun owners can own a piece of military history. (Read)
Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration “Ghost Gun” Regulations
1 year ago
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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
1 year 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
1 year ago
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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)
