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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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Instagram

Jeff Cooper and his first #porsche
Jeff Cooper and his first #porsche
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Jeff Cooper and his first #porsche
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Jeff Cooper, president of the IPSC, chats to former world practical pistol champion, Ray Chapman, during the 1979 world shoot held in South Africa in September.
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Jeff Cooper, president of the IPSC, chats to former world practical pistol champion, Ray Chapman, during the 1979 world shoot held in South Africa in September.
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#TheGuru on perhaps the first “Tricycle” at #Gunsite?
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#TheGuru on perhaps the first “Tricycle” at #Gunsite?
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Our latest scholarship recipients at Gunsite, May 29, 2026. Carlos Roman (E ticket), 
Anna Componovo (second in the shootoff),
Lindy, Trevor Coningham (won the shootoff), and Chris Rabago. Outstanding!
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Our latest scholarship recipients at Gunsite, May 29, 2026. Carlos Roman (E ticket), Anna Componovo (second in the shootoff), Lindy, Trevor Coningham (won the shootoff), and Chris Rabago. Outstanding!
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300M dead center hit with a Classic Steyr Mannlicher.  #jeffcooper
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300M dead center hit with a Classic Steyr Mannlicher. #jeffcooper
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It was a great Cooper Class this last week at #gunsite! Our scholarship recipient, Daniel Pinet, is a deputy sheriff from Kentucky. He received an E ticket! Nice job Daniel!
It was a great Cooper Class this last week at #gunsite! Our scholarship recipient, Daniel Pinet, is a deputy sheriff from Kentucky. He received an E ticket! Nice job Daniel!
It was a great Cooper Class this last week at #gunsite! Our scholarship recipient, Daniel Pinet, is a deputy sheriff from Kentucky. He received an E ticket! Nice job Daniel!
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It was a great Cooper Class this last week at #gunsite! Our scholarship recipient, Daniel Pinet, is a deputy sheriff from Kentucky. He received an E ticket! Nice job Daniel!
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During the Korean War Jeff became involved with the training of Nationalist Chinese irregulars, some of whom were rather small and a bit intimidated at the thought of using a 45-caliber machine pistol. Here he demonstrates that two M-3 “Grease-Guns”
can be managed quite easily at once — with fair effectiveness at short range.
(Some may note that at that time Jeff had not yet promulgated Rule III.) #greasegun
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During the Korean War Jeff became involved with the training of Nationalist Chinese irregulars, some of whom were rather small and a bit intimidated at the thought of using a 45-caliber machine pistol. Here he demonstrates that two M-3 “Grease-Guns” can be managed quite easily at once — with fair effectiveness at short range. (Some may note that at that time Jeff had not yet promulgated Rule III.) #greasegun
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Happy 106th Birthday Colonel Cooper!  With every year that passes we miss you more and more!
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Happy 106th Birthday Colonel Cooper! With every year that passes we miss you more and more!
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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
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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Can you identify these 5 of 6 original Combat Masters? Which one is missing? #legends
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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 earliest photo we have of a Pixley. this is Janelle's great grandfather, Osman Pixley, 1828-1903. He was married to Lady Frances Wood.
The earliest photo we have of a Pixley. this is Janelle's great grandfather, Osman Pixley, 1828-1903. He was married to Lady Frances Wood.
Jeff running the line.
Jeff running the line.
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
 Jack Cooper, Jeff's favorite photo of his father.
Jack Cooper, Jeff's favorite photo of his father.
 Parry and Christy on Point Loma.
Parry and Christy on Point Loma.
 Jack (center) and Heinie (left) on a visit to Uncle Les' Tioga Lodge. (The man on the right is Unidentified.)
Jack (center) and Heinie (left) on a visit to Uncle Les' Tioga Lodge. (The man on the right is Unidentified.)

Random Quote:

“Owning a handgun doesn’t make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.”

Jeff Cooper

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