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

Family Photos

Family Photos

 Janelle on the left with good friends Tom Witherspoon and Jane Woodbury.
Janelle on the left with good friends Tom Witherspoon and Jane Woodbury.
 Early work with the service auto pistol at the F.B.I. range.
Early work with the service auto pistol at the F.B.I. range.
 F.B.I. range.
F.B.I. range.
 Getting more proficient with the draw.
Getting more proficient with the draw.
 Proficient draw requires practice.
Proficient draw requires practice.
 Christy welcomes her new sister Paralee.
Christy welcomes her new sister Paralee.
 They decided to call her Parry.
They decided to call her Parry.
 A very young, blond Jeff with nurse on the lawn at Hoover Street, circa 1921
A very young, blond Jeff with nurse on the lawn at Hoover Street, circa 1921
 Young Jeff on the steps of the Hoover Street house with the family collie, Napoleon.
Young Jeff on the steps of the Hoover Street house with the family collie, Napoleon.
 Janelle gets in a little target practice.
Janelle gets in a little target practice.
 Heinie's second wife, Ann. Her stage name was Claire Dodd
Heinie's second wife, Ann. Her stage name was Claire Dodd
 Janelle on a Sunday morning breakfast ride.
Janelle on a Sunday morning breakfast ride.
 Christy's "Red Racer" under the Christmas tree.
Christy's "Red Racer" under the Christmas tree.
 Janelle serves one up.
Janelle serves one up.
 Janelle receives a trophy.
Janelle receives a trophy.
 Major Cooper.
Major Cooper.
 Izmir, 3 August 1948. Left to right: Piper, Hagenah, Cooper.
Izmir, 3 August 1948. Left to right: Piper, Hagenah, Cooper.
 Parry and Christy on Point Loma.
Parry and Christy on Point Loma.
 Major and Mrs. Cooper.
Major and Mrs. Cooper.
 Linda Theresa "Lindy" arrives in September of 1949 in Los Angeles.
Linda Theresa "Lindy" arrives in September of 1949 in Los Angeles.
Another new home (the white house on the left). This one was at 3808 30th Road North, North Arlington, Virginia.
Another new home (the white house on the left). This one was at 3808 30th Road North, North Arlington, Virginia.
Jeff's pilot in southeast Asia was "Dutch" Brongersma.
Jeff's pilot in southeast Asia was "Dutch" Brongersma.
When Jeff sent this photo to Janelle, he wrote on the back, "This is the other side of the 'office' where I spend considerable time."
When Jeff sent this photo to Janelle, he wrote on the back, "This is the other side of the 'office' where I spend considerable time."
Jack with two of his associates at the bank. Jack is on the right. One of the other two men is Mr. O'Melveny, a well-known name in California business circles.
Jack with two of his associates at the bank. Jack is on the right. One of the other two men is Mr. O'Melveny, a well-known name in California business circles.
 Jeff's caption for this picture read, "Me and the Boys." Jeff is third from the right.
Jeff's caption for this picture read, "Me and the Boys." Jeff is third from the right.
In Bangkok.
In Bangkok.
Staff car - a Riley, made in Britain.
Staff car - a Riley, made in Britain.
 Still in Bangkok, Jeff's caption for this picture read, "This lad on the left is from the U.S. Embassy. His expression typifies the State Dept's attitude toward the whole show."
Still in Bangkok, Jeff's caption for this picture read, "This lad on the left is from the U.S. Embassy. His expression typifies the State Dept's attitude toward the whole show."
The Cooper family, May 1953.
The Cooper family, May 1953.
Christy, Parry and Lindy complete the family.
Christy, Parry and Lindy complete the family.
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Can you identify these 5 of 6 original Combat Masters?  Which one is missing? #legends
Can you identify these 5 of 6 original Combat Masters?  Which one is missing? #legends
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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Ian Smith & Jeff Cooper.  Rhodesia, 1977.
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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
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
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
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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Jeff and Janelle enjoying the outdoors!
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August 1968. #Ruger #22longriflepistol
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.

Photo Gallery

Linda Theresa Cooper marries Joe Bailey Wisdom, 6 January 1973.
Linda Theresa Cooper marries Joe Bailey Wisdom, 6 January 1973.
 Major Cooper.
Major Cooper.
Jeff's father John Titus "Jack" Cooper
Jeff's father John Titus "Jack" Cooper
 Heinie in his Coast Guard uniform, World War II
Heinie in his Coast Guard uniform, World War II
A natural-born teacher.
A natural-born teacher.
Jeff, the Teacher in his classroom.
Jeff, the Teacher in his classroom.

Random Quote:

“If you don’t understand weapons you don’t understand fighting. If you don’t understand fighting you don’t understand war. If you don’t understand war you don’t understand history. And if you don’t understand history you might as well live with your head in a sack.”

Jeff Cooper

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