OUR LATEST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 1/16/2026

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Our latest scholarship recipient, Michael McKnight with Lindy at the Sconce. January 16th, 2026

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Can you identify these 5 of 6 original Combat Masters? Which one is missing? #legends

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Can you identify these 5 of 6 original Combat Masters? Which one is missing? #legends

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We had Ai restore this photo of The Colonel. What do you think? Ya or Nah? Regardless, that’s a nice big Buck! #grok

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We had Ai restore this photo of The Colonel. What do you think? Ya or Nah? Regardless, that’s a nice big Buck! #grok

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Ian Smith & Jeff Cooper. Rhodesia, 1977.

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Ian Smith & Jeff Cooper. Rhodesia, 1977.

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Have you ever experienced Trycyclophobia? Sketch by Paul Kirchner

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Have you ever experienced Trycyclophobia? Sketch by Paul Kirchner

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They say today is World Book Day! Jeff Cooper had a wonderful library! Check out his library index on our website! What are your favorite books? Jeffcooperdoundation.org

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They say today is World Book Day! Jeff Cooper had a wonderful library! Check out his library index on our website! What are your favorite books? Jeffcooperdoundation.org

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If you were fortunate enough to meet Janelle Cooper, you will know that this statement about her from The Guru, is true: “Jane Ellen Marks Cooper, my bride of 60 years. I have lightly termed her “The Countess”, as that is the only title I may apply to the consort of a “Guru”. The Countess is the only person I have ever encountered, either in person or by reputation, who is without flaw. Life has handed her its full share of tribulation, fulfillment, and adventure, and she has met each successive year with unmatched wisdom, courage, and pleasure – in equal measure. The Countess is one of God’s best handworks. I must have led a truly exemplary life in my previous incarnation if I deserve her in this one”

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If you were fortunate enough to meet Janelle Cooper, you will know that this statement about her from The Guru, is true: “Jane Ellen Marks Cooper, my bride of 60 years. I have lightly termed her “The Countess”, as that is the only title I may apply to the consort of a “Guru”. The Countess is the only person I have ever encountered, either in person or by reputation, who is without flaw. Life has handed her its full share of tribulation, fulfillment, and adventure, and she has met each successive year with unmatched wisdom, courage, and pleasure – in equal measure. The Countess is one of God’s best handworks. I must have led a truly exemplary life in my previous incarnation if I deserve her in this one”

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Where have you seen this before? The Reactionary Manifesto! #thesconce ? Visit our website for more great quotes from The Guru! Jeffcooperfoundation.org

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Where have you seen this before? The Reactionary Manifesto! #thesconce ? Visit our website for more great quotes from The Guru! Jeffcooperfoundation.org

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Jeff and Janelle enjoying the outdoors!

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August 1968. #Ruger #22longriflepistol

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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's Stanford senior picture, 1941

Another pin-up Janelle sent to Jeff was this photo of a portrait of Janelle painted by her friend, Doris Smith.

Jeff is his promotional togs.

Jeff racing his new Porsche.

Jeff was the keynote speaker at an NRA banquet in Prescott in February of 2001.

Jeff's pilot in southeast Asia was "Dutch" Brongersma.

Random Quote:

“The conclusions seem inescapable that in certain circles a tendency has arisen to fear people who fear government. Government, as the Father of Our Country put it so well, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. People who understand history, especially the history of government, do well to fear it. For a people to express openly their fear of those of us who are afraid of tyranny is alarming. Fear of the state is in no sense subversive. It is, to the contrary, the healthiest political philosophy for a free people.”

Jeff Cooper

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