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Jeff Cooper Legacy Foundation

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

Family Photos

Family Photos

 The earliest photo of Jeff Cooper with a gun. Here he is about six years old on the front porch of the house at 500 North Rossmore.
The earliest photo of Jeff Cooper with a gun. Here he is about six years old on the front porch of the house at 500 North Rossmore.
 Jeff (standing second from left in last row) in elementary school at The School of the Little Green Trees. Even at that age, he hated those flowers!
Jeff (standing second from left in last row) in elementary school at The School of the Little Green Trees. Even at that age, he hated those flowers!
 Jeff in his R.O.T.C. uniform, Los Angeles High School.
Jeff in his R.O.T.C. uniform, Los Angeles High School.
 Jeff and his first trophy, the 1937 elk.
Jeff and his first trophy, the 1937 elk.
 Jeff as a senior in high school.
Jeff as a senior in high school.
Jane Ellen, about the time she met Jeff at Los Angeles High School, 1936.
Jane Ellen, about the time she met Jeff at Los Angeles High School, 1936.
From left to right, Austeene, Jack, Buzz and Grandpa, before the amputation of his leg.
From left to right, Austeene, Jack, Buzz and Grandpa, before the amputation of his leg.
A romanticized portrait of Turgar, First Earl of Picheslea.
A romanticized portrait of Turgar, First Earl of Picheslea.
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.
Janelle's grandfather, DeWitt Clinton Pixley, center. His brothers are Arthur Homer on the lift and Harvey on the right.
Janelle's grandfather, DeWitt Clinton Pixley, center. His brothers are Arthur Homer on the lift and Harvey on the right.
D.C. Pixley's house in Orange, California.
D.C. Pixley's house in Orange, California.
An early Big Bear photo shows a very young Jane Ellen with her grandfather on the left and her father on the right.
An early Big Bear photo shows a very young Jane Ellen with her grandfather on the left and her father on the right.
Janelle's grandfather on her father's side, William Frederick Marks, taken in 1924, the year before his death, when he had just turned 70 years old.
Janelle's grandfather on her father's side, William Frederick Marks, taken in 1924, the year before his death, when he had just turned 70 years old.
Baby Jane Ellen
Baby Jane Ellen
Jane Ellen enjoying a pony ride.
Jane Ellen enjoying a pony ride.
Jane Ellen's brother Jay.
Jane Ellen's brother Jay.
 A young "Jack" Titus Cooper.
A young "Jack" Titus Cooper.
Floy as her grandchildren knew her.
Floy as her grandchildren knew her.
 Jane Ellen on graduation day at Marlborough, June of 1938.
Jane Ellen on graduation day at Marlborough, June of 1938.
 Jeff and his Zete pledge class at Stanford. He is in the front row, on the right.
Jeff and his Zete pledge class at Stanford. He is in the front row, on the right.
 Jeff and Jane Ellen, trying a little archery in Big Bear, 1938.
Jeff and Jane Ellen, trying a little archery in Big Bear, 1938.
 A young Austeene.
A young Austeene.
 Jeff and the Stanford varsity fencing team. He is in the middle of the back row.
Jeff and the Stanford varsity fencing team. He is in the middle of the back row.
 Jeff's prize-winning Bighorn sheep holds a place of honor on Jeff's wall today.
Jeff's prize-winning Bighorn sheep holds a place of honor on Jeff's wall today.
 The Canadian goat
The Canadian goat
 Dating, circa 1939
Dating, circa 1939
 Stanford R.O.T.C. 1940
Stanford R.O.T.C. 1940
 Jeff and his Yukon Dall sheep, 1940
Jeff and his Yukon Dall sheep, 1940
 One of the Yukon bears
One of the Yukon bears
 Jeff's Stanford senior picture, 1941
Jeff's Stanford senior picture, 1941
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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
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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 lecturing on the range.
Jeff lecturing on the range.
Lindy performing a Presidente.
Lindy performing a Presidente.
The house on Robin Road in Big Bear. The structure on the left is the stand-alone garage.
The house on Robin Road in Big Bear. The structure on the left is the stand-alone garage.
 A young "Jack" Titus Cooper.
A young "Jack" Titus Cooper.
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).
Janelle, Parry and Lindy enjoy some horseback riding.
Janelle, Parry and Lindy enjoy some horseback riding.

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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