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Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation

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

Family Photos

Family Photos

Hiking was always a favorite, especially in the hills behind the Pixley cabins.
Hiking was always a favorite, especially in the hills behind the Pixley cabins.
Janelle was a superb athlete.
Janelle was a superb athlete.
Christy shooting.
Christy shooting.
Christy as Snow Queen of 1960.
Christy as Snow Queen of 1960.
Parry shooting
Parry shooting
Parry as Snow Queen of 1964.
Parry as Snow Queen of 1964.
Lindy performing a Presidente.
Lindy performing a Presidente.
Lindy as Snow Queen of 1967.
Lindy as Snow Queen of 1967.
Jeff's final Porsche, his 356 SC.
Jeff's final Porsche, his 356 SC.
Jeff plays the heavy in yet another of the presentations of the Bear Valley Players.
Jeff plays the heavy in yet another of the presentations of the Bear Valley Players.
Jeff and Janelle party with some of their many good friends in Big Bear.
Jeff and Janelle party with some of their many good friends in Big Bear.
Heinie, Phyllis and Jeff visiting Uncle Les' Tioga Lodge above Mono Lake.
Heinie, Phyllis and Jeff visiting Uncle Les' Tioga Lodge above Mono Lake.
The Cooper family in Big Bear in December of 1958.
The Cooper family in Big Bear in December of 1958.
Jeff and Janelle at the Bon Voyage party before the Rio Balsas trip, 31 December 1961
Jeff and Janelle at the Bon Voyage party before the Rio Balsas trip, 31 December 1961
Jeff and Gene Harshbarger in Guatemala, 1966.
Jeff and Gene Harshbarger in Guatemala, 1966.
Phyllis, in an early newspaper article from her stage days.
Phyllis, in an early newspaper article from her stage days.
The Gunsite gate in winter.
The Gunsite gate in winter.
The "Sconce" taking shape.
The "Sconce" taking shape.
The "Sconce" takes shape.
The "Sconce" takes shape.
Janelle points to the big sign welcoming I.P.S.C. members.
Janelle points to the big sign welcoming I.P.S.C. members.
Jeff with Ian Smith, last President of Rhodesia.
Jeff with Ian Smith, last President of Rhodesia.
Paralee Cooper marries Bruce Edgar Heath, 22 June 1968.
Paralee Cooper marries Bruce Edgar Heath, 22 June 1968.
Christina Cooper marries Charles Roland Hastings, 24 August 1968.
Christina Cooper marries Charles Roland Hastings, 24 August 1968.
Linda Theresa Cooper marries Joe Bailey Wisdom, 6 January 1973.
Linda Theresa Cooper marries Joe Bailey Wisdom, 6 January 1973.
Jeff and Janelle were proud parents at Parry's wedding.
Jeff and Janelle were proud parents at Parry's wedding.
Distinguished competitive shooters made distinguished wedding guests. From left to right: Jeff, Elden Carl, Al Nichols, & Ray Chapman.
Distinguished competitive shooters made distinguished wedding guests. From left to right: Jeff, Elden Carl, Al Nichols, & Ray Chapman.
Jeff lecturing on the range.
Jeff lecturing on the range.
Jeff handing out graduation certificates at the Sconce.
Jeff handing out graduation certificates at the Sconce.
Jeff beginning draw.
Jeff beginning draw.
Jeff on his 'tricycle', which enabled him to be in two places at once (or so it seemed).
Jeff on his 'tricycle', which enabled him to be in two places at once (or so it seemed).
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An API graduate receives his graduation certificate from The Colonel in the Late 1970’s. If you know who this fellow Raven is, let us know!  #gunsiteranch #jeffcooperlegacyfoundation
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Shooting some clays with the granddaughter.  You might recognize the rifle as “Scout 1”- A .308 Remington 600 with a Leupold M8-2X.  As far as we know, nobody knows where this rifle is today.
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Shooting some clays with the granddaughter. You might recognize the rifle as “Scout 1”- A .308 Remington 600 with a Leupold M8-2X. As far as we know, nobody knows where this rifle is today.
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Jeff with his first Big Game rifle, A Remington M30S in 30-06 acquired when he was 16.  It was re-stocked and re-furbished, probably in the 60’s.  Here he is using a target sling and conventionally-mounted scope.  He had not yet developed the Scout Rifle and CW Sling concept.
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Jeff with his first Big Game rifle, A Remington M30S in 30-06 acquired when he was 16. It was re-stocked and re-furbished, probably in the 60’s. Here he is using a target sling and conventionally-mounted scope. He had not yet developed the Scout Rifle and CW Sling concept.
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Jeff Cooper and Eric Ching, May 1986, While attending a rifle class at the American Pistol Institute (API, later Gunsite Academy) in Paulden, Arizona, under Jeff Cooper.

Eric Ching (1951–2007) took the rifle class that year, grew frustrated with the limitations of the then-standard CW/military-style shooting sling, and designed the three-point “Ching Sling” as a faster, more practical alternative. Jeff endorsed and adopted it for the scout rifle concept, naming it after him.

Eric was a Gunsite student and later a long-time Rangemaster/instructor.
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Jeff Cooper and Eric Ching, May 1986, While attending a rifle class at the American Pistol Institute (API, later Gunsite Academy) in Paulden, Arizona, under Jeff Cooper. Eric Ching (1951–2007) took the rifle class that year, grew frustrated with the limitations of the then-standard CW/military-style shooting sling, and designed the three-point “Ching Sling” as a faster, more practical alternative. Jeff endorsed and adopted it for the scout rifle concept, naming it after him. Eric was a Gunsite student and later a long-time Rangemaster/instructor.
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Congratulations to our latest scholarship recipient, Kim Pastore. August 7, 2026.
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Congratulations to our latest scholarship recipient, Kim Pastore. August 7, 2026.
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En Garde!
En Garde!
En Garde!
En Garde!
En Garde!
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En Garde!
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The Colonel discusses the #Fireplug #350remmag. Do you have yours?
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The Colonel discusses the #Fireplug #350remmag. Do you have yours?
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Did you ever get to ride in the #VAP with #TheGuru? Count yourself lucky if you did!
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Did you ever get to ride in the #VAP with #TheGuru? Count yourself lucky if you did!
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The Guru having a little fun with a #battleaxe  #jeffcooper #jeffcooperlegacyfoundation
The Guru having a little fun with a #battleaxe  #jeffcooper #jeffcooperlegacyfoundation
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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 girls enjoy the Badlands.
The girls enjoy the Badlands.
 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.
On the front porch of #8 Robin Road. Jeff, Parry (holding Alexander), Janelle, Lindy and family friend, John Lyon.
On the front porch of #8 Robin Road. Jeff, Parry (holding Alexander), Janelle, Lindy and family friend, John Lyon.
The 'Red Baron'
The 'Red Baron'
 The 1941 Wyoming Pronghorn
The 1941 Wyoming Pronghorn
Jane Ellen's brother Jay.
Jane Ellen's brother Jay.

Random Quote:

“Hoplophobia is a mental disturbance characterized by irrational aversion to weapons, as opposed to justified apprehension about those who may wield them.”

Jeff Cooper

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