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Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation

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

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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.
  • Our latest scholarship recipient, Chris Anderson with Christy, Lindy, and John Gannaway’s Raven (in the background)
April 3, 2026.
  • Jeff Cooper at the 1977 IPSC World Championship (officially the 1977 IPSC Handgun World Shoot III) in Salisbury, Rhodesia.
  • Jeff demonstrates a perfect sitting position.  Africa, 1977.
  • Count yourself lucky if you were fortunate enough to experience this!  Please visit the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation Website at jeffcooperfoundation.org.  We appreciate your support!
  • #TheColonel sporting Rhodie Camo with Rhodesian Security Forces.  Rhodesia, 1977.
  • The #Guru and #Countess in #Africa, 1998.  Oh how we miss them Both!
  • Colonel Cooper handing out class certificates in the early days of #Gunsite
  • A Young “Jeff” Cooper with his father John Titus Cooper.
  • We all Love this photo of The Colonel and his fantastic Sable.  Botswana 1987.  Follow us on the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation website!  Jeffcooperfoundation.org.
  • Have you ever seen this photo?  June 1974.  Colonel Cooper painting the windmill at Gunsite!  #tbt #dvc #gunsite
  • The Gunsite Gate, 1974! Before the Raven was installed!
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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 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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Count yourself lucky if you were fortunate enough to experience this!  Please visit the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation Website at jeffcooperfoundation.org.  We appreciate your support!
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Count yourself lucky if you were fortunate enough to experience this! Please visit the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation Website at jeffcooperfoundation.org. We appreciate your support!
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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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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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A Young “Jeff” Cooper with his father John Titus Cooper.
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We all Love this photo of The Colonel and his fantastic Sable.  Botswana 1987.  Follow us on the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation website!  Jeffcooperfoundation.org.
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We all Love this photo of The Colonel and his fantastic Sable. Botswana 1987. Follow us on the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation website! Jeffcooperfoundation.org.
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Have you ever seen this photo?  June 1974.  Colonel Cooper painting the windmill at Gunsite!  #tbt #dvc #gunsite
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Have you ever seen this photo? June 1974. Colonel Cooper painting the windmill at Gunsite! #tbt #dvc #gunsite
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The Gunsite Gate, 1974! Before the Raven was installed!
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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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Count yourself lucky if you were fortunate enough to experience this!  Please visit the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation Website at jeffcooperfoundation.org.  We appreciate your support!
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Count yourself lucky if you were fortunate enough to experience this! Please visit the Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation Website at jeffcooperfoundation.org. We appreciate your support!
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#TheColonel sporting Rhodie Camo with Rhodesian Security Forces.  Rhodesia, 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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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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Colonel Cooper handing out class certificates in the early days of #Gunsite
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A Young “Jeff” Cooper with his father John Titus Cooper.
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A Young “Jeff” Cooper with his father John Titus Cooper.
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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.

Photo Gallery

The "Sconce" taking shape.
The "Sconce" taking shape.
Jeff and Ray Chapman chat at the I.P.S.C. shoot in South Africa before taking off to go buffalo hunting in Rhodesia. 1979
Jeff and Ray Chapman chat at the I.P.S.C. shoot in South Africa before taking off to go buffalo hunting in Rhodesia. 1979
Janelle became a master at scoring matches.
Janelle became a master at scoring matches.
Jeff and Janelle were proud parents at Parry's wedding.
Jeff and Janelle were proud parents at Parry's wedding.
Jeff was the keynote speaker at an NRA banquet in Prescott in February of 2001.
Jeff was the keynote speaker at an NRA banquet in Prescott in February of 2001.
Jack Weaver vs Thell Reed - a classic bout.
Jack Weaver vs Thell Reed - a classic bout.

Random Quote:

“Blessed are those who, in the face of death, think only about the front sight.”

Jeff Cooper

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