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Jeff Cooper quotes

American Celebrity May 10, 1920 – September 25, 2006

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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
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 propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles. Jeff Cooper
Jeff Cooper quote: "Pick up a rifle and you change instantly from a subject to a..."
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
Jeff Cooper quote: "A smart man only believes half of what he hears, a wise man..."
A smart man only believes half of what he hears, a wise man knows which half. Jeff Cooper
Jeff Cooper quote: "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not..."
Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands. Jeff Cooper
Jeff Cooper quote: "You better be looking for another pitcher."
You better be looking for another pitcher. Jeff Cooper
Jeff Cooper quote: "Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a..."
Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician. Jeff Cooper
Jeff Cooper quote: "There ain't many troubles that a man caint fix. With seven..."
There ain't many troubles that a man caint fix. With seven hundred dollars and a thirty ought six. Jeff Cooper
Jeff Cooper quote: "The will to survive is not as important as the will to..."
The will to survive is not as important as the will to prevail... the answer to criminal aggression is retaliation. Jeff Cooper
Jeff Cooper quote: "Remember the first rule of gunfighting... "have a gun.""
Remember the first rule of gunfighting... "have a gun." Jeff Cooper

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