Jacki Billings, Author at Guns.com

Author Biography

Jacki Billings

Jacki Billings is a freelance journalist covering product and industry news and reviews for Guns.com. With a focus on concealed carry and women’s topics, Jacki uses her micro warrior status to encourage women into the concealed carry lifestyle. Have a lead or tip? Send it to jacki@guns.com.

Stories by Jacki Billings

February 20, 2019
Mantis upgrades dry fire training with new X3 device
[caption id="attachment_3107862" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The MantisX, pictured above, will soon see an addition by way of the X3 device. (Photo: Mantis Tech)[/caption] Mantis Tech bolsters its training products, announcing the new X3 precision sensing device for dry fire training. The X3...
February 20, 2019
Geco releases new Red Zone, Action Extreme ammo lines
[caption id="attachment_3107863" align="aligncenter" width="959"] The new ammunition series introduces personal defense ammo options for gun owners. (Photo: Geco Ammunition)[/caption] Geco brings new personal defense ammunition to handgun shooters, adding the Red Zone and Action Extreme series to its lineup....
February 20, 2019
Tulster expands IWB Profile Holster series with Glock 43X, 48 models
[caption id="attachment_3107866" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Tulster holsters ship in a variety of colors. (Photo: Tulster)[/caption] Tulster’s Profile IWB Holster gains a boost with the addition of new models created for Glock’s latest concealed carry inspired pistols, the Glock 43X and...
February 19, 2019
Delta 5 named official bolt gun of 2019 Precision Rifle Series
[caption id="attachment_3107646" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The Delta 5 earns the moniker of Official Bolt Gun of the 2019 Precision Rifle Series. (Photo: Daniel Defense)[/caption] Unveiled at SHOT Show in January, Daniel Defense’s new Delta 5 rifle is already winning hearts, most...
February 19, 2019
Brace Built Firearms brings new lightweight rifles to AR fans
Brace Built Firearms created a new line of lightweight AR platform rifles chambered in 5.56mm, 6mm and 6.5 Creedmoor, and .308 Winchester. The designs offer hunters and shooters a lightweight means to tackle the outdoors. The new rifle series pair elements of...
February 19, 2019
Turnbull unites with Henry Repeating Arms for Henry-Turnbull Rifle
[caption id="attachment_3107651" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The Henry-Turnbull Rifles on display. (Photo: Turnbull Restoration)[/caption] Turnbull Restoration, Henry Repeating Arms and Top Shot collaborate for a new, sleek looking lever-action rifle known as the Henry-Turnbull Rifle. The limited edition guns come chambered in the...
February 19, 2019
Century Arms offers VSKA AK rifle owners lifetime warranty
AK manufacturer Century Arms serves up a new lifetime warranty that now backs its latest AK model, the VSKA. Unveiled in October 2018, the VSKA features components and parts machined from heat-treated S7 tool steel. The AK’s front trunnion and...
February 18, 2019
Radical Firearms, Maxim Defense collaborate for CQB pistols
[caption id="attachment_3107451" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The 12.5-inch, 308 Win CQB Pistol. (Photo: Soldier Systems Daily)[/caption] Radical Firearms, Maxim Defense and RSR are teaming up to bring consumers new CQB pistols chambered in .308 Win, 5.56 NATO and .300 BLK. The CQB...
February 18, 2019
What is USPSA and what does it offer gun owners?
[caption id="attachment_3107457" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] A competitor shoots a USPSA match, leaning around a barrier. (Photo: USPSA)[/caption] Competition shooting is seeing a spike in interest as more gun owners start looking for ways to enter the practical shooting realm. At the...
February 18, 2019
Federal brings more .40 S&W, .45 Auto loads to consumers
[caption id="attachment_3107453" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Hydra-Shok Deep now comes in .40 S&W and .45 Auto. (Photo: Federal)[/caption] Federal expands its Premium Hydra-Shok Deep loads, adding new options for .40 S&W and .45 Auto fans. The new loads join the 9mm Luger Hydra-Shok...