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Every human endeavor has its masters. Aviation has the likes of Chuck Yeager and Bob Hoover. Science sees Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking as its grand masters. As in all things we humans do, the art and craft of firearms has its masters, some more grand than others. The following are links to a few of the old men of the gun. We can learn much from these grand masters.
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If you don't know who Jeff Cooper is you are obviously not a shooter. For those who may have come in late or are new to the shooting sports, here is a little bit about him.
Born John Dean Cooper and known to his friends as "Jeff," he is a former Marine Lt. Colonel who served in WWII and Korea, history professor and an ongoing student of history, philosopher, adventurer, author, and shottist. Jeff is recognized as the father of what is commonly referred to as "The Modern Techniques of Shooting." The modern technique deals with "practical" shooting--that is the use of firearms in their intended roles as tools for personal protection and hunting rather than just instruments of recreation. More... |
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"Growing up watching my heroes in western movies, I went from cap guns, to BB guns, to real guns and have enjoyed shooting all my life." -- Bob Munden You know that old joke, "You want to see how fast I can draw? -- You want to see it again?" With Munden it's no joke. If you blink your eyes, you will miss the draw. It is no wonder he demonstrates his ability in shows all over the world, and earns his living performing his exceptional gun act with his wife and partner Becky Munden, a champion in her own right. |
