Quotes by Jeff Cooper

About Jeff Cooper:

John Dean "Jeff" Cooper 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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The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propagand...

Jeff Cooper

The police cannot protect the citizen at this stage of our development, and they cannot even protect themselves in many cases. It is up to the private citizen to protect himself and his family, and this is not only acceptable, but mandatory.

Jeff Cooper

Pick up a rifle and you change instantly from a subject to a citizen.

Jeff Cooper

We continue to be exasperated by the view, apparently gaining momentum in certain circles, that armed robbery is okay as long as nobody gets hurt! The proper solution to armed robbery is a dead robber, on the scene.

Jeff Cooper

Remember the first rule of gunfighting... 'have a gun.'

Jeff Cooper

Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.

Jeff Cooper

The will to survive is not as important as the will to prevail... the answer to criminal aggression is retaliation.

Jeff Cooper

You better be looking for another pitcher.

Jeff Cooper

A smart man only believes half of what he hears, a wise man knows which half.

Jeff Cooper

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

Jeff Cooper

Author Bio

  • NameJeff Cooper
  • DescriptionAmerican journalist
  • BornMay 10, 1920
  • DiedSeptember 25, 2006
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionOfficer; Author; Journalist; Sport Shooter