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Ivy O’hern – Third Scholarship Recipient.

Ivy O’hern – Third Scholarship Recipient.

June 29, 2009 Jared Larsen

Our third scholarship recipient completed her 250 at Gunsite on June 19 with an M1 certificate. Ivy O’hern is 18 and a recent high school graduate from Americus, Georgia. She will be attending college in the fall and intends to become a physical therapist.

Ivy came to our attention through the recommendation of a mutual friend and wrote such a great letter to Janelle about her desire to take a class at Gunsite that we were thrilled to accomodate her. She came to Arizona accompanied by her parents and we had the pleasure of meeting them all and welcoming them into the Gunsite family.


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Jeff Cooper meets with officials at Hirtenberger Aktiengesellschaft in Austria to explore early cartridge development for the #steyr .376 “Dragoon Scout”. 1999.
Jeff Cooper meets with officials at Hirtenberger Aktiengesellschaft in Austria to explore early cartridge development for the #steyr .376 “Dragoon Scout”. 1999.
Jeff Cooper meets with officials at Hirtenberger Aktiengesellschaft in Austria to explore early cartridge development for the #steyr .376 “Dragoon Scout”. 1999.
Jeff Cooper meets with officials at Hirtenberger Aktiengesellschaft in Austria to explore early cartridge development for the #steyr .376 “Dragoon Scout”. 1999.
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Our latest scholarship recipient, Chris Anderson with Christy, Lindy, and John Gannaway’s Raven (in the background)
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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 pilot in southeast Asia was "Dutch" Brongersma.
Jeff's pilot in southeast Asia was "Dutch" Brongersma.
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
Jeff and his prize-winning Bighorn sheepm 1939.
Jeff and his prize-winning Bighorn sheepm 1939.
Jeff and Janelle were proud parents at Parry's wedding.
Jeff and Janelle were proud parents at Parry's wedding.
 Heinie in his Coast Guard uniform, World War II
Heinie in his Coast Guard uniform, World War II
Janelle was a superb athlete.
Janelle was a superb athlete.

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