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An armed man is a citizen; unarmed, he is merely a subject

The American Handgunner – March/April 1977 – American Pistol Institute

The American Handgunner – March/April 1977 – American Pistol Institute

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The American Handgunner – Gunsite Staff Report – 1977

The American Handgunner – Gunsite Staff Report – 1977

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Courtesy of American Handgunner Magazine, www.americanhandgunner.com

Soldier of Fortune – 1976 – Jeff Cooper on The Deadly Americans

Soldier of Fortune – 1976 – Jeff Cooper on The Deadly Americans

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Introducing the 9mm MAGNUM SUPER COOPER”

Introducing the 9mm MAGNUM SUPER COOPER”

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From the December 1973 edition of Guns & Ammo:

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EXCERPTS FROM JEFF COOPER’S WRITINGS 6/23/2025

EXCERPTS FROM JEFF COOPER’S WRITINGS 6/23/2025

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Excerpts from the Writings of Jeff Cooper


It seems to be firm now that Steyr Mannlicher will not go to a left-hand version of their new bolt-action, as used in the scout. You lefties may just go to the Blaser R93, which is certainly no tragedy. The 93 is not a scout, but it is a delightful rifle nonetheless – one of the outstanding artifacts of the day.

Jeff Cooper’s Commentaries Vol.6, No.12 November 1998


On the tactical walk, which is operable if not yet complete, we noticed that the hunters had all the advantage. Hunters seem to develop a “situational awareness” that city slickers cannot match. People who do not regularly take to the woods can be counted upon to walk right by targets in plain sight. I guess city dwellers cannot be bothered with the perils of their surroundings.

Jeff Cooper’s Commentaries Vol.6, No.12 November 1998

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OUR LATEST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 6/13/2025

OUR LATEST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 6/13/2025

June 18, 2025 Lindy Comments 0 Comment

Our latest scholarship recipients at the Sconce on June 13, 2025.

L to R: Loyd Briski, Scott Barkley, Lindy, & Luis Pinero-Perez

From Luis: To the staff at the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation,

Attending the 250 Defensive Pistol Class has been a goal of mine for quite some time now, so hearing I was awarded the Scholarship left me completely stunned. Taking a class at Gunsite was a wonderful experience from beginning to end, and one I will never forget. I made a  …

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OUR LATEST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 5/30/2025

OUR LATEST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 5/30/2025

June 10, 2025 Lindy Comments 0 Comment

Our latest scholarship recipients at the Sconce on May 30, 2025.

(L-R) Michael Alvis, Brian Hester, Lindy, Gregory Hesselman, & Sean Kurtz

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An API graduate receives his graduation certificate from The Colonel in the Late 1970’s. If you know who this fellow Raven is, let us know!  #gunsiteranch #jeffcooperlegacyfoundation
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Shooting some clays with the granddaughter.  You might recognize the rifle as “Scout 1”- A .308 Remington 600 with a Leupold M8-2X.  As far as we know, nobody knows where this rifle is today.
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Shooting some clays with the granddaughter. You might recognize the rifle as “Scout 1”- A .308 Remington 600 with a Leupold M8-2X. As far as we know, nobody knows where this rifle is today.
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Jeff with his first Big Game rifle, A Remington M30S in 30-06 acquired when he was 16.  It was re-stocked and re-furbished, probably in the 60’s.  Here he is using a target sling and conventionally-mounted scope.  He had not yet developed the Scout Rifle and CW Sling concept.
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Jeff with his first Big Game rifle, A Remington M30S in 30-06 acquired when he was 16. It was re-stocked and re-furbished, probably in the 60’s. Here he is using a target sling and conventionally-mounted scope. He had not yet developed the Scout Rifle and CW Sling concept.
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Jeff Cooper and Eric Ching, May 1986, While attending a rifle class at the American Pistol Institute (API, later Gunsite Academy) in Paulden, Arizona, under Jeff Cooper.

Eric Ching (1951–2007) took the rifle class that year, grew frustrated with the limitations of the then-standard CW/military-style shooting sling, and designed the three-point “Ching Sling” as a faster, more practical alternative. Jeff endorsed and adopted it for the scout rifle concept, naming it after him.

Eric was a Gunsite student and later a long-time Rangemaster/instructor.
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Jeff Cooper and Eric Ching, May 1986, While attending a rifle class at the American Pistol Institute (API, later Gunsite Academy) in Paulden, Arizona, under Jeff Cooper. Eric Ching (1951–2007) took the rifle class that year, grew frustrated with the limitations of the then-standard CW/military-style shooting sling, and designed the three-point “Ching Sling” as a faster, more practical alternative. Jeff endorsed and adopted it for the scout rifle concept, naming it after him. Eric was a Gunsite student and later a long-time Rangemaster/instructor.
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Congratulations to our latest scholarship recipient, Kim Pastore. August 7, 2026.
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Congratulations to our latest scholarship recipient, Kim Pastore. August 7, 2026.
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The Colonel discusses the #Fireplug #350remmag. Do you have yours?
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Did you ever get to ride in the #VAP with #TheGuru? Count yourself lucky if you did!
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The Guru having a little fun with a #battleaxe  #jeffcooper #jeffcooperlegacyfoundation
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Our purpose is to promote and perpetuate the teachings and philosophy of Jeff Cooper, with special emphasis on the proper techniques for the use of small arms, the importance of self-reliance and the individual right and duty of self-defense.

The Foundation awards scholarships for training and education in the Cooper tradition.   In addition, it preserves, archives and maintains  Colonel Cooper’s writings and personal collections so that they may provide study and learning opportunities and inspiration for generations to come.

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 The Canadian goat
The Canadian goat
Impala taken with pistol
Impala taken with pistol
Black Wildebeest, German South West Africa (Namibia), 1988
Black Wildebeest, German South West Africa (Namibia), 1988
Jeff and Janelle party with some of their many good friends in Big Bear.
Jeff and Janelle party with some of their many good friends in Big Bear.
Jeff in Africa with 'old Nyati' his buffalo.
Jeff in Africa with 'old Nyati' his buffalo.
Learning to ski.
Learning to ski.

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