I've been filling some care giving downtime rereading Cooper's commentaries from the early 90s onward. What a sage! One or two things struck me again. The absolute absurdity of the BATFE, or as he called them, the BATmen. Another, and it is still true, that the murderers of Nichols Simpson, Vickie Weaver and Vince Foster are still walking around free.
I assume you’re talking about Col Jeff Cooper? I always enjoyed reading his commentaries. At the risk of going off on a tangent, I think maybe it’s a good thing that he’s no longer around. I’m so disgusted with the current state of affairs that it’s hard for me to talk to some folks! The Colonel would probably have an aneurism if he could see this! Just the same, his writings still have wisdom. 7mm Col Cooper’s Comments, Vol 1
"Preserving the Constitution, fighting off the nibblers and chippers, even nibblers and chippers with good intentions, was once regarded by conservatives as the first duty of the citizen. It still is." � Wesley Pruden
Cooper, along with Elmer Keith and some of the other gun writing legends, provide a lot of wisdom.
The trick is to apply the concepts to modern technological advancements and circumstances.
One of my favorites:
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"The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value." Apostolic Exhortation On The Family, Pope John Paul II
I recently saw a video from a tv show I guess early to mid 80's, featuring Cooper and his instruction school, and he seemed downright pleasant and likeable! However, I found his writing in G&A in the late 80's - early 90's to be absolutely unbearable. When he began the "royal we" thing, I quit trying to read his page. Totally insufferable.
"The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value." Apostolic Exhortation On The Family, Pope John Paul II
Back when I thought Guns and Ammo was worth reading I always went straight to the back and read "Cooper's Corner" first. Even met "The Duchess" once. Great lady.
Bore size is no substitute for shot placement and Power is no substitute for bullet performance. 458WIN
