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

The Scout Rifle Idea – by Jeff Cooper

The Scout Rifle Idea – by Jeff Cooper

July 31, 2025 Jared Larsen Comments 0 Comment

From the 1984 Deluxe Edition of Gun Digest:

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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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The Colonel having a little fun with the Striker! What’s not to love about a #12gauge #revolver ?
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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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 Jeff and his Zete pledge class at Stanford. He is in the front row, on the right.
Jeff and his Zete pledge class at Stanford. He is in the front row, on the right.
Janelle and Jay were happy to be in the same town for awhile.
Janelle and Jay were happy to be in the same town for awhile.
 Jeff and his first trophy, the 1937 elk.
Jeff and his first trophy, the 1937 elk.
Jeff running the line.
Jeff running the line.
Jeff is his promotional togs.
Jeff is his promotional togs.
Five of the top six competitors in the early days of practical shooting. From left to right: Ray Chapman, Elden Carl, Thell Reed, Jeff Cooper, Jack Weaver. Missing is John Plahn. Jeff dislikes this picture because they are all violating two of the safety
Five of the top six competitors in the early days of practical shooting. From left to right: Ray Chapman, Elden Carl, Thell Reed, Jeff Cooper, Jack Weaver. Missing is John Plahn. Jeff dislikes this picture because they are all violating two of the safety

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“We continue to be exasperated by the view, apparently gaining momentum in certain circles, that armed robbery is okay as long as nobody gets hurt! The proper solution to armed robbery is a dead robber, on the scene.”

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