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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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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

Jeff's friend, Dan Gurney
Jeff's friend, Dan Gurney
 On the Stanford campus, preparing to elope.
On the Stanford campus, preparing to elope.
 Heinie's second wife, Ann. Her stage name was Claire Dodd
Heinie's second wife, Ann. Her stage name was Claire Dodd
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
 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.
Gabrielle D'Annunzio on the summit of Pik Jeff Cooper
Gabrielle D'Annunzio on the summit of Pik Jeff Cooper

Random Quote:

“Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands.”

Jeff Cooper

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