Jeff Cooper Quotes
The will to survive is not as important as the will to prevail.
Firefights are mind games.
A good shooting stance isn’t just about hitting the target, it’s about being prepared for anything.
The only thing worse than being in a gunfight is being in a gunfight and not having a gun.
Don’t just practice shooting, practice thinking.
Speed is fine, accuracy is final.
The first rule of gunfighting is to have a gun.
There is no second place winner in a gunfight.
The most important rule of a gunfight is: Have a gun.
If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.
When in doubt, shoot.
Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance.
The purpose of a pistol is to stop a fight that’s not worth killing for.
A competent head shot is the ultimate in hit probability.
Owning a handgun doesn’t make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.
Skill at arms is your ticket to ride.
Jeff Cooper: A man at arms.
The armed citizen is the highest form of law enforcement.
A pistol is a fine weapon, but it is not the best weapon.
A man with a gun is a citizen. A man without a gun is a subject.
A shooting stance is your foundation, build it strong.
Gun control means using both hands.
The only purpose for the shotgun is to back up the rifle.
Concentration is the key to accuracy.
This is not a shooting match. This is serious business.
The purpose of a pistol is to stop the threat, not to kill.
A handgun is not a magical talisman, it is a tool.
Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight.
The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle.
Mindset is more important than skillset.
A smooth trigger pull beats a fast trigger pull any day.
Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hand.
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.
The warrior mindset is the key to survival.
A gun is like a parachute. If you need one and don’t have one, you’ll probably never need one again.
Don’t shoot fast, shoot accurate.
Train hard, fight easy.
The purpose of a gun is to give you options, not to guarantee survival.
There are no dangerous weapons, only dangerous men.
A gun without ammunition is just an expensive paperweight.
Gunfights are won by mental preparation as much as physical skill.
The most important skill in a gunfight is the ability to hit what you’re aiming at.
The gun is only as good as the person behind it.
You can’t miss fast enough to win a gunfight.
If you’re not prepared to deal with violence, then you’re not prepared to defend yourself.
Winning a gunfight is as much about mindset as it is about marksmanship.
There is no substitute for situational awareness.
A gun is no more dangerous than a hammer or a pair of pliers.
The more you train with your firearm, the more comfortable you will be in a stressful situation.
Complacency can be deadly. Always stay vigilant and prepared.