Weapons compound man's power to achieve; they amplify the capabilities of both the good man and the bad, and to exactly the same degree, having no will of their own. Thus we must regard them as servants, not masters - and good servants to good men. Without them, man is diminished, and his opportunities to fulfill his destiny are lessened. An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.
Fight back! Whenever you are offered violence, fight back! The aggressor does not fear the law, so he must be taught to fear you. Whatever the risk, … - Jeff Cooper
Fight back! Whenever you are offered violence, fight back! The aggressor does not fear the law, so he must be taught to fear you. Whatever the risk, …
- Jeff Cooper
If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor ju… - Jeff Cooper
If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor ju…
One bleeding-heart type asked me in a recent interview if I did not agree that 'violence begets violence.' I told him that it is my earnest endeavor … - Jeff Cooper
One bleeding-heart type asked me in a recent interview if I did not agree that 'violence begets violence.' I told him that it is my earnest endeavor …
Blessed are those who, in the face of death, think only about the front sight. - Jeff Cooper
Blessed are those who, in the face of death, think only about the front sight.
An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it. - Jeff Cooper
An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.
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 privat… - 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 privat…
The consensus is that no more than five to ten people in a hundred who die by gunfire in Los Angeles are any loss to society. These people fight smal… - Jeff Cooper
The consensus is that no more than five to ten people in a hundred who die by gunfire in Los Angeles are any loss to society. These people fight smal…
Your mind-set is your primary weapon - Jeff Cooper
Your mind-set is your primary weapon
Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician. - Jeff Cooper
Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.
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