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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.
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- September 25, 2006 (aged 86), Paulden, Arizona, U.S.
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Lt Col Jeff Cooper was a WW II and Korean War combat veteran, author, columnist, professor and pistol shooter. He founded Gunsite Academy in 1976 to teach the Modern Technique of the Pistol, which he created and advocated for large caliber handguns and two-handed shooting. He died in 2006 at the age of 86.
May 18, 2011 · Learn about the life and legacy of Jeff Cooper, the influential gun expert who developed the Modern Technique of handgun shooting. Discover his four rules of safe gun handling, his principles of sight alignment, trigger control and double-tap, and his impact on military and law enforcement training.
Apr 1, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of Col. Jeff Cooper, the pioneer of modern pistol shooting and the creator of the Weaver stance. Read how he developed his techniques through competition, research and experience in the Marines and the FBI.
A tribute to the handgun skills and techniques of Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, the "High Priest of the .45". Learn how he influenced modern handgunning with his teachings of pistolcraft, holster draw, spare ammo, and more. Read his quotes from his books and articles on the O'Connor book.
Jul 25, 2023 · Throughout his life, Jeff Cooper wore many hats with distinction. He was a Marine officer, shooter, race car driver, big game hunter, instructor and the world’s foremost expert on small arms. He was born in Los Angeles, California in 1920 and was a graduate of Los Angeles High School and Stanford University where he was enrolled in the ROTC.
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Feb 11, 2016 · Learn about the life and contributions of Jeff Cooper, the man who codified the defensive handgun as a martial art and founded the International Practical Shooting Confederation. He also established the Combat Triad, the Cooper Color Code, and the American Pistol Institute. He was a Marine Corps officer, a Stanford graduate, and a Gunsite Academy teacher.
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