The American Handgunner – Gunsite Staff Report – 1977

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Courtesy of American Handgunner Magazine, www.americanhandgunner.com

Excerpts from Jeff Cooper's writings, Other Good Stuff, The Early Days

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August 1968. #Ruger #22longriflepistol

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Shooting the M-16 “Poodle Shooter”. 1967, Big Bear.

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Shooting the M-16 “Poodle Shooter”. 1967, Big Bear.

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Our latest scholarship recipients at #Gunsite. Gary Cordes, Matthew Peake, Lindy, Halen Mertens. 4-17-26

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Our latest scholarship recipients at #Gunsite. Gary Cordes, Matthew Peake, Lindy, Halen Mertens. 4-17-26

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The Colonel having a little fun with the Striker! What’s not to love about a #12gauge #revolver ?

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The Colonel having a little fun with the Striker! What’s not to love about a #12gauge #revolver ?

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Jeff Cooper shooting his #3040krag

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Who needs a podium when you have a #tricycle ? #theguru #jeffcooperlegacyfoundation

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Who needs a podium when you have a #tricycle ? #theguru #jeffcooperlegacyfoundation

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Jeff Cooper taking aim with #Baby in Africa, 1979. #460GandA

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Jeff Cooper taking aim with #Baby in Africa, 1979. #460GandA

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Perhaps you’ve seen an artistic rendition of this photo before!? #JeffCooper #cstories #okavangodelta #africa 1984.

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Perhaps you’ve seen an artistic rendition of this photo before!? #JeffCooper #cstories #okavangodelta #africa 1984.

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Lindy as Snow Queen of 1967.

Janelle gets in a little target practice.

Getting more proficient with the draw.

Jeff and Jane Ellen, trying a little archery in Big Bear, 1938.

Impala taken with pistol

Jack with two of his associates at the bank. Jack is on the right. One of the other two men is Mr. O'Melveny, a well-known name in California business circles.

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