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      Ed Hawkins
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      January 20, 2021
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    • A Comparison of the .22 Caliber Handgun vs. the 9mm for Beginners:

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      January 18, 2021
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      January 10, 2021
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      December 15, 2020
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    • Best Glock 19 Aftermarket Sights: Top Picks For Every Budget

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      January 14, 2021
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    • Best Gun Safes: Ratings, Reviews & Top Picks For Every Budget

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      January 18, 2021
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      January 11, 2021
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    • Best Biometric Gun Safe with Fingerprint Recognition: Ratings & Reviews

      Ed Hawkins
      January 10, 2021
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    • Ultimate Guide to the Best Bear Sprays On The Market

      Eric Hawkins
      January 1, 2021
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      January 1, 2021
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Author Ed Hawkins

Ed Hawkins

Ed Hawkins

Ed Hawkins is a long time recreational firearms owner, having owned many different firearms over his lifetime. While his trusty CZ 75B is his favorite, Ed also enjoys frequent trips to the range with his AR-15. Ed is part-owner and managing editor at ArmsBearingCitizen.

Best Rifle Scopes For The Money: Ratings & Reviews

Ed Hawkins
January 10, 2021
1383
If you are like me and have a passion for shooting, then you know exactly how big of a difference owning the right scope can make when it comes to shooting. It doesn't matter if you are just learning to shoot ...

Best Biometric Gun Safe with Fingerprint Recognition: Ratings & Reviews

Ed Hawkins
January 10, 2021
2040
The old-school combination gun safe is going the way of the dinosaur as more gun owners become in-tune with the need for gun safety, theft protection, the ability to respond quickly during a home invasion, and...

Comparing the .380 ACP versus the 9MM for Survival

Ed Hawkins
January 7, 2021
1628
The argument about what handgun round is the best has been going on for a long time and doesn’t look like ending any time soon. Since the end of the Second World War, 9mm Parabellum has become pretty much t...

45 ACP vs. 9MM For Survival Situations: Which is Better?

Ed Hawkins
January 6, 2021
2019
Let us first start off by saying that we know that this article will kick up its fair share of controversy. With that being said, we've made our choice and it's up to you to make your choice on which side of t...

Best 9MM Pistols: Our Favorite Semi-Automatic Handguns

Ed Hawkins
January 1, 2021
2340
The 9mm pistol is one of the most popular and widely used handguns in the United States and around the world.  They are the top choice for military and law enforcement agencies around the world and are gr...

Best Bear Bell For Dogs | Keep Your Hiking Partner Safe

Ed Hawkins
January 1, 2021
1071
Bear bells are a simple accessory you can use to reduce your chances of encountering a bear in the wild. Bear bells work by alerting bears to your presence so that they do not feel like you "snuck up" on them....

9mm vs. S&W 40 Cal: What’s The Better Caliber For Survival?

Ed Hawkins
November 15, 2020
1612
Unlike the tried and true 9mm, the .40 Smith & Wesson is one of the newest major handgun calibers, dating back only 25 years. It’s a spinoff of the 10mm Auto, using a reduced load in a shorter case. The...
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