Jeff cooper books the official website of jeff cooper and. Colonel, firearms enthusiast, history professor, racecar driver, intellectual iconoclast and allaround stouthearted guy was curious as to how best to deploy the sidearm in combat. Since 1947 he published 20 books, over 500 magazine articles and columns, about a dozen videos, and numerous forwards to other authors books. The book will not give you the combat technique to defend yourself, but it is a great book to prepare your spirit, to prevent an attack, which is the best way to fight. Principles of personal defense by jeff cooper spotter up. Full text of jeff cooper principles of personal defense.
Similar books to gun digests principles of jeff cooper defensive handguns eshort. Gunsite academy is now the curator of jeffs library and their home is a museum. Some nice pictures of jeff cooper s actual 1911s, some i havent seen before. The title of this book is principles of personal defense and it was written by jeff cooper, paul kirchner illustrator, louis awerbuck foreword. Jeff coopers signature is inlayed in gold on the ejection port side of the slide. Back when we audited the fbi academy in 1947, i was told that i ought not to use my pistol in their training program because it was not fair. The 1911 comes in a book style case that features the ed brown initials and colonel jeff coopers personal logo printed on the front cover. Heres short list of books that belong in the library of any gun owner who has decided to carry a firearm on a regular basis. Jeff coopers colorcode system give you the edge in defensive handgun. The jeff cooper 1911 will be a limited release and will be offered with an optional bound book case that includes a special printing of jeff coopers yankee fist, a jeff cooper commemorative. Books by jeff cooper author of principles of personal defense. The book by gregory morrison about jeff cooper and the development and how to do the modern. Janelle, coopers wife, and lindy wisdom, coopers daughter, provided the browns access to his collection of 1911s, as well as to his collection of personal notes.
There are many more widgets of wisdom in coopers book. Cooper was the founding president and honorary lifetime chairman of the international practical shooting confederation. Principles of personal defense by jeff cooper, paul kirchner. Im not saying we shouldnt respect jeff coopers contribution, but at the same time we should apply. Jeff coopers most popular book is principles of personal defense. Ed brown products introduces the jeff cooper commemorative 1911.
Thats because this battered old 1911 pistol was the primary armament of the man who is deservedly known as the father of modern handgunning. I count my blessings all the time over the fact ive met, visited with and count as friends many of the nearlegendary people in our industry. Indeed bad things can happen in nations where the citizenry is armed, but not as bad as those which seem to be threatening our disarmed citizenry in this country at this time. Ed brown releases 2019 jeff cooper commemorative 1911 pistol. Most firearm professionals consider him to be one of the 20th century s leading experts on the use and history of small arms. The jeff cooper 1911 is a limited release and offered with an optional bound book case that includes a special printing of jeff coopers yankee fist, a jeff cooper commemorative coin, a legacy foundation patch, and a legacy foundation pin. Hugh james latimer april, 2015 april, 2015 i recently finished reading jeff coopers the art of the rifle and thought it would be good to share the relevant points with the readers here. John brownings revolutionary semiautomatic pistol was still being used like a colt sixshooter until jeff cooper came along.
Telephone in the united states is an internationally popular game, in which one person whispers a message to the ear of the next person through a line of people until the last player announces the message to the entire group. Jeff cooper passing out graduation certificates at gunsite academy, the firearms training center he founded. Since 1947 he published 20 books, over 500 magazine articles and columns, about a dozen videos, and numerous forwards to other author s books. The official website of jeff cooper and wisdom publishing.
May 21, 2019 the 1911 comes in a book style case that features the ed brown initials and colonel jeff coopers personal logo printed on the front cover. Rather than providing coopers qualifications, i kept getting asked who was a qualified. His tool of choice was the 1911 platform chambered in. Jeff cooper was, besides a worldclass shottist, a wordsmith and author of some renown. Dec 07, 2017 jeff cooper is considered the father and the creator of the modern technique of handgun shooting. In fighting handguns, author jeff cooper not only takes the reader. Jan 19, 2015 jeff cooper, the master mackdaddy1911a1. The nook book ebook of the gun digests defensive handguns combat mindset training eshort. Jeff cooper built the facility which was known then as the american pistol institute api, just west of paulden, arizona. The book by gregory morrison about jeff cooper and the development and how to do the modern technique is for sell on. Let your companion or your assistant pack the light. Jeff cooper has 32 books on goodreads with 2643 ratings.
John dean jeff cooper may 10, 1920 september 25, 2006 was a united states marine. Cooper intended gunsite to be the vehicle for spreading the modern technique of the pistol, which he created during his years in big bear lake, ca. Cooper experimented with all kinds of guns, calibers and systems. Ed brown products custom bound book gun case contains all the collectibles. The jeff cooper commemorative edition is not based on any particular model, but is a standalone gun of its own.
His book, the principles of personal defense, was the forerunner to the cooper color code, a system that has become the standard for teaching mental conditioning as it relates to individual combat. Todays world now forces ordinary people to seriously consider and prepare for their own safety, and this book will help you to develop the proper mindset needed to successfully survive any situation that you may. John dean jeff cooper may 10, 1920 september 25, 2006 was a united states marine, the creator of the modern technique of handgun shooting, and an expert on the use and history of small arms. Havent read the whole thing but one interesting fact was that cooper favored the colt lightweight commander and carried one daily the last 15 years of his life.
This one has a double meaning 1 always check an unloaded firearm yourself and 2 once youve checked, still follow all the other rules as though it was loaded 2. Great to the point book col jeff cooper started todays pistol craft and made it what it is today. Cooper graduated from palatka high school, an honor student. Jeff cooper author of principles of personal defense.
This one has a double meaning 1 always check an unloaded firearm yourself and 2 once youve checked, still follow all the other rules as though it was loaded. Jeff cooper began to develop a discipline for the fighting pistol that came to be called the modern technique of the pistol. Principles of personal defense by the colonel, jeff cooper. The nook book ebook of the gun digests principles of jeff cooper defensive handguns eshort. A complete bibliography of jeff coopers writings from 1947 onwards is available at the jeff cooper bibliography project. Jeff coopers principles of personal defense will mentally prepare you to handle any violent situation that you may have to face. For information about the jeff coopers color codes of awareness, read an article for the american tactical shooting association, by tom givens. Sep 25, 2006 john dean jeff cooper may 10, 1920 september 25, 2006 was a united states marine and the creator of what is known as the modern technique of handgun shooting, and one of the 20th centurys foremost international experts on the use and history of small arms. He was not a politically correct man and that is what made him such a great author. Gun digests defensive handguns combat mindset training. Jeff coopers color codes of awareness concealed carry pro. Principles of personal defense by jeff cooper, paul.
Four rules of firearm safety popularized by colonel jeff. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for the use or misuse of information contained in this book. Some nice pictures of jeff coopers actual 1911s, some i havent seen before. If a principle exists it must be immutable, for that is what a principle is a truth standing apart from the mood of the times wow think about that for a minute. Shop the latest titles by jeff cooper at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. So while jeff cooper and of course gunsite remains one of the best authorities to listen to when it comes to defensive use of the handgun, there are a few things worth taking with some grains of salt. Gunsite 250 graduates still visit the sconce after graduation on friday. Going into more of his insights runs the risk of spoiling the book for you. Each bound book contains a pistol as described above, a special printing of jeff coopers yankee fist, a jeff cooper commemorative coin, a legacy foundation patch, and a legacy foundation pin all fitted neatly inside the bound book, with this letter of. Limited edition jeff cooper commemorative 1911 pistols by ed.
Books by jeff cooper author of principles of personal. Jeff coopers 4 levels of situational awareness a new challenge todays challenge is to raise a new generation of americans who treat their fellow citizens with dignity and respect, a new generation that struggles for freedomthe very rock on which this nation was built. Mindless devotion to jeff cooper is stupid gun nuts media. After you read jeff coopers book principles of personal defense, read something else. Back when we audited the fbi academy in 1947, i was told that i ought not to use my pistol in their. Complete book of the 1911 jeff cooper edition 1911forum.
Posts about jeff cooper written by tacticalprofessor. Dec 16, 2015 carry heavy if you are ever fortunate to be in a position where it seems necessary to pack two guns, take care to always to pack the heavy. Jeff cooper the founding father of firearms martial arts. One cannot legislate the maniacs off the street these maniacs can only be shut down by an armed citizenry. Four rules of firearm safety popularized by colonel jeff cooper. Jeff cooper, author, columnist, professor, ww ii and korean war combat veteran col. He was commissioned in the marine corps in 1941 and served throughout world war ii in the pacific, achieving the rank of major.
American handgunner the sconce american handgunner. Limited edition jeff cooper commemorative 1911 pistols by. Sep 25, 2006 john dean jeff cooper was recognized as the father of what is commonly known as the modern technique of handgun shooting, and one of the 20th century s foremost international experts on the use and history of small arms. Cooper graduated from stanford university with a bachelors degree in political science. Jeff cooper books the official website of jeff cooper. Jan 06, 2011 on a gun blog to be named later, the issue of jeff coopers qualifications as an instructor came up. Although the objective is to pass around the message without it becoming misheard and altered along the way. Apr 24, 2019 these pistols are available with a bound book style gun case that also includes a special printing of jeff coopers yankee fist book, a jeff cooper commemorative coin, a legacy foundation patch, a legacy foundation pin and a letter of authenticity. Jeff cooper is considered the father and the creator of the modern technique of handgun shooting. Click here to get the complete concealed carry training guide.
Most people know the four rules of firearm safety popularized by colonel jeff cooper. Cooper is noted for his nononsense quotations about guns and personal defense. Givens is a 25year veteran of law enforcement and specialized security work. Read coopers thoughts and see how he supports his key concepts. John dean jeff cooper may 10, 1920 september 25, 2006 is known as father of the modern technique of handgun shooting. Apr 24, 2019 the jeff cooper 1911 is a limited release and offered with an optional bound book case that includes a special printing of jeff coopers yankee fist, a jeff cooper commemorative coin, a legacy foundation patch, and a legacy foundation pin. Ed brown products introduces the jeff cooper commemorative.
Quotations of jeff cooper buckeye firearms association. Apr 19, 2019 the jeff cooper 1911 will be a limited release and will be offered with an optional bound book case that includes a special printing of jeff coopers yankee fist, a jeff cooper commemorative. The pistol and the case can also be purchased separately. Jeff passed away september 25, 2006 at the age of 86. Principles of personal defense by jeff cooper alibris. Jeffs work was to go well beyond the techniques he demonstrated in the oconnor book, but 50 years on, much of what he wrote in 65 remains solid. Gun digests principles of jeff cooper defensive handguns. On a gun blog to be named later, the issue of jeff coopers qualifications as an instructor came up. Bo jeff cooper commemorative ed brown products, inc. Jeff cooper demos essential defensive handgun shooting due to covid19, orders may be delayed.
These pistols are available with a bound book style gun case that also includes a special printing of jeff coopers yankee fist book, a jeff cooper commemorative coin, a legacy foundation patch, a legacy foundation pin and a letter of authenticity. Sep 25, 2006 a complete bibliography of jeff cooper s writings from 1947 onwards is available at the jeff cooper bibliography project. This 2nd edition of the soul and the spirit has 35 new photographs and 23 new pages. The nook book ebook of the gun digest s defensive handguns combat mindset training eshort. Contrary to the snide asides of his detractors, this belief was not arbitrarily determined. And when it did, a whole bunch of people started making some bold statements about them, while simultaneously attacking me for asking the question. Three mustread books for concealed carriers the truth. Most firearm professionals consider him to be one of the 20th centurys leading experts on the use and history of small arms. John dean jeff cooper was recognized as the father of what is commonly known as the modern technique of handgun shooting, and one of the 20th centurys foremost international experts on the use and history of small arms. As jeff cooper so expertly explains in this book principles do not change according to geography, history, or sociological whim. Jeff cooper built the facility which was known then as the american pistol institute api, just west of paulden, arizona, north of prescott az. Im always a bit amazed they talk to me and fear they may discover im not nearly as cool as they are. In the preface, cooper says he reread the book and felt no need to change. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading fighting handguns.
John dean jef f coo per may 10, 1920 september 25, 2006 was a united states marine, the creator of the modern technique of handgun shooting, and an expert on the use and history of small arms. John dean cooperjeff to one and allstands alone and unchallenged as the most influential individual to ever hold forth on small arms doctrine and technique. Dec 10, 2008 thats because this battered old 1911 pistol was the primary armament of the man who is deservedly known as the father of modern handgunning. The package also includes a letter of authenticity. Jeff coopers colorcode system give you the edge in due to covid19, orders may be delayed. This revised edition of jeff coopers classic on personal defense is the best study of the guiding principles of. The right hand side of the slide is inlayed dvc in 24 carat solid gold, which stands for the latin phrase, diligentia, vis, celeritas, meaning accuracy, power, speed. His works have covered a wide range of topics besides shooting although that is his first love. Read your defensive handgun training program by mike seeklander and learn to shoot better than you ever could have using just the modern technique. Coopers modern technique defines pragmatic use of the pistol for personal protection. The book by gregory morrison about jeff cooper and the development. He was educated at stanford university and took his advanced degree from the university of california.
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