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. The late col jeff cooper giving a lecture on mental awareness. 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. Coopers rules are oriented towards circumstances where firearms are more likely to be loaded than not, e. On combat, the psychology and physiology of deadly conflict in war and in peace 3rd edition. Since 1947 he published 20 books, over 500 magazine articles and columns, about a dozen videos, and numerous forwards to other authors books.
Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. All free people who aspire to stay that way should read, study and share the wisdom found. Alertness, decisiveness, aggressiveness, speed, coolness, ruthlessness, and surprise. Mental conditioning for combat by col jeff cooper survival. The primary tool is the combat mindset, set forth in his book, principles of personal defense. People always over estimate their own capabilities because they cannot face the truth. See more ideas about jeff cooper, guns and we the people. Jeff cooper author of principles of personal defense. Jeff cooper was, besides a worldclass shottist, a wordsmith and author of some renown. Some might call him the father of modern combat pistol craft. We are in our final week in our series on the principles of personal defense. The primary tool is the combat mindset, set forth in his book.
It relates to the degree of peril you are willing to do something about, and which allows you to move from. How the marine corps combat hunter program can save your life. The combat mindset by col jeff cooper 8x4eo1o9ryn3. Combat mindset and the cooper color code the most important means of surviving a lethal confrontation, according to cooper, is neither the weapon nor the martial skills. Jeff cooper was laid to rest in his mausoleum at gunsite in a private service on 2 october 2006. Working on determination and decisionmaking skills, along with training krav maga or competitive sports definitely helps to develop your combat mindset.
Jeff cooper, author, columnist, professor, ww ii and korean war combat veteran col. The best training video i have seen in 33 years of law enforcement. Quotations of jeff cooper buckeye firearms association. Jeff cooper, a man for all seasons, warrior, scholar, hunter, husband and. Hes notable for distilling the four rules of firearm safety, and for defining the cooper combat mindset color codes, and conditions of carry. John dean jeff cooper may 10, 1920 september 25, 2006 is known as father of the modern technique of handgun shooting. Cooper is very well known throughout the selfdefense community for his work on combat applications of both the pistol and the rifle as well as his development of the color code of situational awareness as it pertains to having a combat mindset. Understanding combat mindset and mental conditioning. The official website of jeff cooper and wisdom publishing. This revised edition of jeff coopers classic on personal defense is the best study of the guiding principles of survival in the face of unprovoked violence by human assailants. A marine can reduce the negative effects of stress by developing a proper combat mindset.
The color code, as originally introduced by jeff cooper, had nothing to do with. Warrior mindset provides the psychological skills that comprise mental toughness to optimze performance, success, safety and survival in the field. This new edition of jeff coopers classic principles of personal defense with a fitting tribute by firearms expert louis awerbuck and allnew drawings by renowned illustrator paul kirchner presents jeffs timeless theory of individual defensive behavior clearly, concisely and practically. To date, a more effective method of managing the fighting pistol has yet to be brought forward. The color code had nothing to do with tactical situations or alertness levels, but rather with ones state of mind. A pistol action is usually commenced by firing on the part of the aggressor.
Jeff cooper began teaching the modern technique at his gunsite academy in about 1976. Back when we audited the fbi academy in 1947, i was told that i ought not to use my pistol in their. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Cooper was commissioned into the united states marine corps prior to the attack on pearl harbor. The color code, as originally introduced by jeff cooper, had nothing to do with tactical situations or alertness levels, but rather with ones state of mind.
However, there is so much more to mental trainingespecially if we wish to be successful in life, business, and personal relations. A public memorial service was held on 10 may 2007 at the nra whittington center, raton, nm, usa. Most firearm professionals consider him to be one of the 20th centurys leading experts on the use and history of small arms. As jeff cooper so expertly explains in this book principles do not change. It gives you also the right mindset, if a fight cannot be avoided. Judging your situational awareness cooper color codes. You failed to get ready because you thought you were ready.
This new edition of coopers classic principles of personal defense with a fitting tribute by firearms expert louis awerbuck and allnew drawings by renowned illustrator paul kirchner presents his timeless theory of individual defensive behavior clearly, concisely and practically. He also entertains you with rousing tales of marksmanship, combat and big game. Gun digests defensive handguns combat mindset training. Cooper crafts his philosophy of the combat mindset around seven principles. One of the greatest influences on modern defensive handgun use was the late col. It doesnt discuss weapons, or training per say, but mindset which is the. Warrior mindset defines mental toughness and describes its critical need and function in the face of the performance degrading effects of combat, mission or response stress. They are used to measure rising threat and make most situations avoidable. This is an overview of one of the greatest books ever written, the principles of self defense by jeff cooper.
The most important means of surviving a lethal confrontation is the combat mindset. Jeff cooper was a united states marine who fought in world war ii in the pacific. Forgive the quality as it is an isight camera video of a tv. Jeff cooper built the facility which was known then as the american pistol institute api, just west of paulden, arizona. If you need a refresher on our last 6 weeks, check out alertness, decisiveness, aggressiveness, speed, coolness and ruthlessness. The primary tool is the combat mindset, set forth in his book, principles of personal. Jeff anderson, author at modern combat urban survival.
Principles of personal defense by jeff cooper, with a foreword by louis awerbuck this new edition of coopers classic principles of personal defense with a fitting tribute by firearms expert louis awerbuck and allnew drawings by renowned illustrator paul kirchner presents his timeless theory of individual defensive behavior clearly, concisely and practically. In jeffs survival training, it was his service overseas and in combat missions, that he was able to get a firsthand glimpse of what a city gripped in collapse and without rule of law is like. Cooper touched on several occasions where officers and civilians who were proficient with firearms, some of which were elitelevel shooters, died in a gunfight. Jeff cooper was a united states marine who fought in world war ii in the pacific theater as well as in the korean war. Cooper discusses the vital elements of defensive mental conditioning, including alertness, decisiveness, aggressiveness, speed, coolness, ruthlessness and surprise. Jeff cooper, the founder of gunsite, wrote this book and it costs less than 20 rounds of good defensive handgun ammunition. The real master in teaching the combat mindset is the late col. Specializing in military style handtohand and weapons combat, jeff offered classes and seminars based on practicality and battlefield effectiveness. Tim explains throwing techniques which, when performed correctly, do not require the use of great power, force or effort. The stress of combat will always have a psychological and physical impact on a marines ability to fire.
Being a little the worse for wear, he violated or just forgot all the principles of personal defense but one and that was the principle of aggressive ness. We look for to your continued comments and discussion. This book not available at principles of personal defense may be purchased in paperback version from paladin press principles of personal defense by jeff cooper with a new foreword by louis awerbuck table of contents. That moment when you understand you have been in denial all this time. Principles of personal defense by jeff cooper alibris. Cooper that are essential to understanding how mindset affects the outcome of a gunfight or prevents a gunfight from ever happening. This video can be downloaded and used freely with full permissions to share provided the video intentions are strictly used to promote safety and. The cooper color code quest martial arts self defense. The combat mindset by col jeff cooper anger mindset. Jeff cooper books the official website of jeff cooper. He spent years instructing in the use of small arms and studying the art of winning a fight. Mindset proper training and combat mindset can help a marine overcome the paralysis caused by surprise. On other occasions it can be initiated by an unmistakable movement on the part of the aggressor which indicates that he is about to fire. The combat mindset loadmaster systems on remington 870.
Jeff cooper demos essential defensive handgun shooting due to covid19, orders may be delayed. The nook book ebook of the gun digests defensive handguns combat mindset training eshort. After reading on combat, i bought 2 more copies for relatives in law enforcement and another 8 copies for the sheriffs office i work for. 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. Jeff coopers principles of personal defense will mentally prepare you to handle any violent situation that you may have to face. This is a book that you will treasure for years to come from americas most. The combat mindset by col jeff cooper free download as pdf file. Coopers color code and the combat mindset krav maga mindset.
This new edition of coopers classic principles of personal defense with a fitting tribute by firearms. Cooper is noted for his nononsense quotations about guns and personal defense. He was commissioned in the marine corps in 1941 and served throughout world war ii in the pacific, achieving the rank of major. Considered by many to be one of the greatest books on combat mindset and proper defensive mental conditioning ever writte, it deserves a place of honor in every library. These color codes help recognize, evaluate, and avoid potential threats. He defines the combat mindset as that state of mind which. Full text of jeff cooper principles of personal defense. As a person with over 25 years in law enforcement and a tour in vietnam, i highly recommend this book for anyone in. All free people who aspire to stay that way should read, study and share the wisdom found within these pages. Colonel jeff cooper, a combat pistol instructor, developed the color code system, used by most military and police organizations, to differentiate different levels of awareness. Timeless, enduring principles of proper selfdefensive mindset from the late, great col. Gunsite 250 defensive pistol class and jeff cooper on mental.