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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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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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We had Ai restore this photo of The Colonel.  What do you think? Ya or Nah? Regardless, that’s a nice big Buck! #grok
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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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
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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Where have you seen this before?  The Reactionary Manifesto! #thesconce ? Visit our website for more great quotes from The Guru!  Jeffcooperfoundation.org
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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 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

Jeff's first Porsche Roadster.
Jeff's first Porsche Roadster.
Jeff carries out his Mule Deer buck.
Jeff carries out his Mule Deer buck.
 Uncle Les' obituary.
Uncle Les' obituary.
Jack Weaver vs Thell Reed - a classic bout.
Jack Weaver vs Thell Reed - a classic bout.
 Stanford R.O.T.C. 1940
Stanford R.O.T.C. 1940
Kudu, taken in Namibia in 1988. Taken with rifle and finished with pistol.
Kudu, taken in Namibia in 1988. Taken with rifle and finished with pistol.

Random Quote:

“This day I completed my thirty-first year, and conceived that I had in all human probability now existed about half the period which I am to remain in this sublunary world. I reflected that I had as yet done but little, very little, indeed, to further the happiness of the human race or to advance the information of the succeeding generation. I viewed with regret the many hours I have spent in indolence, and now sorely felt the want of that information which those hours would have given me had they been judiciously expended. But since they are past and cannot be recalled, I dash from me the gloomy thought, and resolved in future, to redouble my exertions and at least indeavor to promote those two primary objects of human existence, by giving them the aid of that portion of talents which nature and fortune have bestoed in me; or in future, to live for MANKIND, as I have heretofore lived for MYSELF.” (sic).

Meriweather Lewis

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