Today we celebrate the birth of Col. Jeff Cooper. While his accomplishments and contributions to shooting were nearly incalculable, here are just a few:
Developed the Four Safety Rules
Developed the Color Code of Awareness, and literally wrote the book on mental conditioning for combat and self-defense
Started the Leatherslap matches at Big Bear (CA), the first open combat-style competitions
Helped refine and promulgate the Modern Technique of the Pistol
Founded Gunsite Academy, the first top-tier shooting school to admit armed citizens
Founded the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC), the grandfather of all action/practical shooting sports
Developed the Scout Rifle concept
Almost single-handedly popularized the 1911 as a defensive sidearm
So if you’re a shooter, pause for a moment and maybe raise a glass to remember Col. Cooper. Shooting wouldn’t be the same without him.
Developed the Four Safety Rules
Developed the Color Code of Awareness, and literally wrote the book on mental conditioning for combat and self-defense
Started the Leatherslap matches at Big Bear (CA), the first open combat-style competitions
Helped refine and promulgate the Modern Technique of the Pistol
Founded Gunsite Academy, the first top-tier shooting school to admit armed citizens
Founded the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC), the grandfather of all action/practical shooting sports
Developed the Scout Rifle concept
Almost single-handedly popularized the 1911 as a defensive sidearm
So if you’re a shooter, pause for a moment and maybe raise a glass to remember Col. Cooper. Shooting wouldn’t be the same without him.
