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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 1941 Wyoming Pronghorn
The 1941 Wyoming Pronghorn
Janelle on her first hunting/camping trip with Jeff (and his father), 1941
Janelle on her first hunting/camping trip with Jeff (and his father), 1941
Jeff at Basic School, 1941
Jeff at Basic School, 1941
Jeff's father John Titus "Jack" Cooper
Jeff's father John Titus "Jack" Cooper
The Steyr Scout and friend.
The Steyr Scout and friend.
Jeff met with Hans-Ulrich Rudel in Germany in 1978.
Jeff met with Hans-Ulrich Rudel in Germany in 1978.
Jeff was the keynote speaker at an NRA banquet in Prescott in February of 2001.
Jeff was the keynote speaker at an NRA banquet in Prescott in February of 2001.
Heinz Hambrusch presents Jeff with a special model of the Steyr Scout at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas in 1997.
Heinz Hambrusch presents Jeff with a special model of the Steyr Scout at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas in 1997.
St. GABRIEL POSSENTI (1838-1862). Patron of marksmen.
St. GABRIEL POSSENTI (1838-1862). Patron of marksmen.
From left to right: Francesco Possenti, Jeff, Archbishop Pereira and John Michael Snyder.
From left to right: Francesco Possenti, Jeff, Archbishop Pereira and John Michael Snyder.
Jeff, Lindy and Janelle in front of the bust of Pope Pius XI in the Vatican.
Jeff, Lindy and Janelle in front of the bust of Pope Pius XI in the Vatican.
Pik Jeff Cooper
Pik Jeff Cooper
Gabrielle D'Annunzio on the summit of Pik Jeff Cooper
Gabrielle D'Annunzio on the summit of Pik Jeff Cooper
The Chinese Characters for Tien Shan. "Mountain of heaven."
The Chinese Characters for Tien Shan. "Mountain of heaven."
The upcoming occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary prompted a toast by friends at the NRA meeting in January of 2002.
The upcoming occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary prompted a toast by friends at the NRA meeting in January of 2002.
Jeff and 'Baby 'in Africa with the skulls of two buffalo. 2 Shots, 2 Seconds, 2 Buff. Taken 10 May 1990 on Jeff's 70th birthday.
Jeff and 'Baby 'in Africa with the skulls of two buffalo. 2 Shots, 2 Seconds, 2 Buff. Taken 10 May 1990 on Jeff's 70th birthday.
Jeff and the Roe Deer of Germany in the 1970's. It was written up in 'Fireworks' as 'Venison Harvest'.
Jeff and the Roe Deer of Germany in the 1970's. It was written up in 'Fireworks' as 'Venison Harvest'.
Jeff carries out his Mule Deer buck.
Jeff carries out his Mule Deer buck.
Jeff and Ian Macfarlane with Buffalo. Okavango Delta, Botswana (no date)
Jeff and Ian Macfarlane with Buffalo. Okavango Delta, Botswana (no date)
Jeff, his nephew Steve Lunceford, and PH Ian Macfarlane hunting buffalo in the Okavango Delta in 1990
Jeff, his nephew Steve Lunceford, and PH Ian Macfarlane hunting buffalo in the Okavango Delta in 1990
Impala taken with pistol
Impala taken with pistol
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.
Sable, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), 1987
Sable, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), 1987
Black Wildebeest, German South West Africa (Namibia), 1988
Black Wildebeest, German South West Africa (Namibia), 1988
Jeff in Africa in April 1984, Okavango Delta, Botswana. PH is Ian Macfarlane
Jeff in Africa in April 1984, Okavango Delta, Botswana. PH is Ian Macfarlane
Jeff in Africa with 'old Nyati' his buffalo.
Jeff in Africa with 'old Nyati' his buffalo.
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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

Phyllis, in an early newspaper article from her stage days.
Phyllis, in an early newspaper article from her stage days.
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.
Jeff and the Roe Deer of Germany in the 1970's. It was written up in 'Fireworks' as 'Venison Harvest'.
Jeff and the Roe Deer of Germany in the 1970's. It was written up in 'Fireworks' as 'Venison Harvest'.
St. GABRIEL POSSENTI (1838-1862). Patron of marksmen.
St. GABRIEL POSSENTI (1838-1862). Patron of marksmen.
Janelle and Jay were happy to be in the same town for awhile.
Janelle and Jay were happy to be in the same town for awhile.
Paralee Cooper marries Bruce Edgar Heath, 22 June 1968.
Paralee Cooper marries Bruce Edgar Heath, 22 June 1968.

Random Quote:

“One bleeding-heart type asked me in a recent interview if I did not agree that ‘violence begets violence.’ I told him that it is my earnest endeavor to see that it does. I would like very much to ensure — and in some cases I have — that any man who offers violence to his fellow citizen begets a whole lot more in return than he can enjoy.”

Jeff Cooper

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