Frugal Firearms Podcast | The Best Values in Guns, Gear, Shooting, Training, and More!

The model for The Frugal Firearms Podcast was Ballistic Radio, and that show's creator - John Johnston - brings his decades of wisdom to our longest show ever! Strap in, and get ready to understand developing mindset from a true expert in shooting, training, and podcasting.Then, go check out his catalog of 366 episodes and handful of articles at https://ballisticradio.com

CoolFire Trainer's Jan Sabo joins the show to tell you why traditional dry-fire isn't what you want... What you should be doing is getting REALISTIC training with RECOIL, because REALISM MATTERS!Go find out for yourself why this is a wise investment: https://www.youtube.com/@coolfiretrainerhttps://coolfiretrainer.comWanna' save 15% ?? Use the discount code FRUGal15 at checkout!

Jay Cooper - former Cop and 30+ year martial arts expert joins us to talk mindset, situational awareness, and lessons learned the hard way. You must understand this AND practice it to be ready for... whatever!Find his Reality Check content here:Contact & Homepage: https://realitycheckacademy.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealityCheckWithJayCooperFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realitycheckacademyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitycheckjay/Budo Brother: https://budobrothers.tv/programs/too-close-for-comfort... and his new book; A Hound's Tale - Stories of the Journey of Victim to Teacher: https://a.co/d/08jC0QTh

Sheriff Jim Wilson writes fantastically entertaining and intellectually-stimulating content on GunTales.net, and he joins us today to share some of that, along with why revolvers are STILL perfectly relevant and valuable tools.

We cover SHOT Show with highlights of the BEST VALUES for you in 2026, and walking 30 miles across over 860,000 sq. ft. of Guns & Gear displays... Whew!!We also welcome back Jeff Goldstein from BrassBuyers.com to get an update on putting even MORE $$ in your pocket!

Jeff Goldstein of BrassBuyers.com and HighValueTraining.org (from Ep. 24) joins us for Part 2 of this 2-part show, talking about great ways to deal with all that brass cluttering up your garage or range!

Yankee Hill Manufacturing's 3rd Gen CEO Chris joins the show for an impromptu interview live at SHOT Show 2026. The audio is kinda' rough, but we couldn't pass up this opportunity! Also available in video at; https://youtu.be/acS8llGjoxM

Jeff Goldstein of High Value Training Academy shakes up the training industry with his non-profit approach! This is part 1 of a 2-part show with Jeff, who also own BrassBuyers.com... Stay tuned for that episode soon!

Otis Technology's CEO Bill Kleftis joins us to talk gun maintenance, myths, and mistakes. As the industry leader and head of both Otis and Shooter's Choice, you'll want to listen in... but only if you care about your guns!

We test & review a broad variety of gear we've personally tested all the way from shotguns to ballistic gell, from recoil springs to spotting scopes... all at bargain prices! Also discussed are the Sig P320 and the new Glock V Series! Reat Knife: https://a.co/d/1KvjnqeSarBlue Scope: https://a.co/d/6cy1HdG

Full Spectrum Lighting's CEO Roy McGovern introduces the world's FIRST WML to give you the situational awareness that can save your life! Check out lights4lives.com

2026 NRA Board candidate Huey Laugesen - who's only 25 - joins the show to talk about Charlie Kirk's assassination, and how the youth of America need to stand up for what's right. His candidacy provides that leadership.Get involved with Huey here:Petition link: https://nra.directnominations.net/Petitions/Sign/c1cb1f95-9d72-4df2-9be4-935a07d2e6e6'Defenseless ad:: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiL23TmAoUMColorado State Shooting Association's (CSSA) website: cssa.org

Monstrum's founder Gerald Kim talks frankly about scope quality at the lowest possible price, and why you might be paying too much!

Secureit's Founder & CEO Tom Kubiniec joins the show to tell you why your concepts of weapon storage might need an update. A stimulating discussion with a great American entrepreneur!

Dr. Dana Onifer from Rescue Essentials joins Ken & Craig to talk about the most important thing you are probably MISSING in your EDC. DO NOT suffer the guilt of watching a life slip away you could've saved! It doesn't have to be hard, and it's not even expensive to BE PREPARED!

If you defend yourself without legal coverage you can expect a long, expensive, and disastrous outcome that you could've avoided by getting CCWSafe BEFORE the incident! CCWSafe's CEO Kent Brown covers this long-overdue topic - perhaps THE most important podcast you will ever hear!

Amanda Suffecool of the NRA Board discusses the importance of the upcoming elections for the NRA Board, and why YOUR vote can make all the difference in YOUR gun rights going forward. She tells us how to know who's worthy of all of our votes!

Craig & Ken review our favorite value-focused products among 2800+ exhibitors, after a combined total of 42 miles of show floor walking between us!

ATN makes the best-of-show product at SHOT Show ‘23. You won’t want to be without their technology once you try it!

ETS is a leader in innovation, quality, and VALUE in magazines for just about any gun, but it’s a harder path to achieving these goals than you know!

Dr. Sherman House DDS joins the show to talk about the frugelest (I just made up that word!) options for firearms-based self-defense, INCLUDING the diminutive 22! You will learn things that might just challenge your preconceptions... you up for that?

Mantis created AND continues to improve their series of gun motion-tracking devices, that gives you feedback on everything you're doing right AND wrong! SAVE ammunition costs, get BETTER and more EFFICIENT training, and GEEK-OUT on the Mantis App's feedback!

Hosts Craig & Ken back at it bringing you the best info focused on saving you money while enjoying the shooting sports. Sorry.... life got in the way there for awhile!

Joe joins Craig & Ken to talk about the advantages of pepper spray, used by responsible citizens who understand that a gun is NOT the solution to every problem! Dang... who knew?!? :-}

Learn about how Anderson started, their company ethos, and their exciting new "RF-85" technology!

Join Craig as he shamelessly uses his co-host Ken as this week's Honored Guest Host in discussing the intricacies, benefits, and yes, even the dangers of reloading your own ammo!

Dustin talks to Craig & Ken about how to spend your $$ wisely and avoid bad choices on your next AR build!

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Today we feature our first of many, many guest hosts! Defensive Arts Center in Portland Oregon teaches REALISTIC self-defense, not relying on dated "square range" techniques that don't prepare you for the worst day (and hopefully not the last day) of your life! Visit https://defensivearts.org for more details or to schedule training.

Ken & Craig keep their promise of assigning products their FFP Value Ratings (that we forgot to assign in Episodes 0 and 1), cover several new products, discuss sight picture and red dots, and get pretty close to an actual disagreement!

In this episode, Ken and Craig cover one of the greatest values in your EDC; carry insurance! Also, survival rifles, a value-"focused" (no pun intended!) LPVO, a 3X magnifier, and more!

The Frugal Firearms Podcast Pilot Episode. A true collector's item! We weren't sure we were even going to post this, but as a first "shot", we think it came out OK-ish! Please comment and connect with us at [email protected]!