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

Update on the Sconce at Gunsite

Update on the Sconce at Gunsite

March 5, 2020 Lindy
The Sconce

 

The Sconce, Mom and Dad’s residence at Gunsite, was always part of the entire property and, as such, was sold when Gunsite was sold.   Mom and Dad had “life estate” in the Sconce.   With Mom’s passing this last July, we have been going through all the personal belongings therein.
We have completed this phase and have turned over the keys to Gunsite.
All of Dad’s collections (guns, edged weapons, hunting trophies, leather accessories and books) belong to The Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation and will continue to be housed at the Sconce through the generosity of Buz and Sonja Mills.   The Sconce will continue to be available for tours and we will continue to host the Open House at the end of each 250 class, complete with brownies and Arnold Palmers.
The traditions live on!


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Perhaps you’ve seen an artistic rendition of this photo before!? #JeffCooper #cstories #okavangodelta #africa 1984.
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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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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)
April 3, 2026.
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Our latest scholarship recipient, Chris Anderson with Christy, Lindy, and John Gannaway’s Raven (in the background) April 3, 2026.
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Jeff Cooper at the 1977 IPSC World Championship (officially the 1977 IPSC Handgun World Shoot III) in Salisbury, Rhodesia.
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Jeff Cooper at the 1977 IPSC World Championship (officially the 1977 IPSC Handgun World Shoot III) in Salisbury, Rhodesia.
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Jeff demonstrates a perfect sitting position.  Africa, 1977.
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Jeff demonstrates a perfect sitting position. Africa, 1977.
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#TheColonel sporting Rhodie Camo with Rhodesian Security Forces.  Rhodesia, 1977.
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The #Guru and #Countess in #Africa, 1998.  Oh how we miss them Both!
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Colonel Cooper handing out class certificates in the early days of #Gunsite
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Our Mission:

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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A natural-born teacher.
A natural-born teacher.
 Another pin-up Janelle sent to Jeff was this photo of a portrait of Janelle painted by her friend, Doris Smith.
Another pin-up Janelle sent to Jeff was this photo of a portrait of Janelle painted by her friend, Doris Smith.
Dancing after a match. From left to right: Janelle, Ray Chapman, Parry, Elden Carl.
Dancing after a match. From left to right: Janelle, Ray Chapman, Parry, Elden Carl.
Jeff and the Roe Deer of Germany in the 1970's. It was written up in 'Fireworks' as 'Venison Harvest'.
Jeff and the Roe Deer of Germany in the 1970's. It was written up in 'Fireworks' as 'Venison Harvest'.
Eland, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), 1980
Eland, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), 1980
 Jeff and Christy.
Jeff and Christy.

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“The purpose of the pistol is to stop a fight that somebody else has started, almost always at very short range.”

Jeff Cooper

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