On September 25, 2006 the world-renowned firearms expert Jeff Cooper, founder of Gunsite Academy in October 1976 passed away. Jeff Cooper was 86 and had been battling several health problems. To this day his presence at Gunsite is everywhere and his doctrine is upheld. Born on May 10, 1920, in Los Angeles, as John Dean Cooper, Cooper who always went by "Jeff" earned a master's degree in history and taught history. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II as well as in Southeast Asia and Korea. In the 1960s, he organized a group called the Bear Valley Gunslingers and … [Read more...]
Taking Cover
Practicing at the range is one thing. Training to prevail in a life-or-death struggle is another thing entirely. One tactic that distinguishes the two is the use of cover; specifically getting to and properly using cover. Sheriff Jim Wilson and Richard Mann run through some drills incorporating cover into a training regimen at Gunsite Academy. See the video at Shooting Illustrated.com … [Read more...]
Stripping, Lubricating and Reassembling a 1911 Pistol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55by_AO2MOs This was taken by Gunblast.com. It is a very good video of our Instructor Cory Trap stripping, lubricating and reassembling a 1911 pistol. … [Read more...]
September Newsletter
This was copied from a social media site I follow attributed to a fellow Sheriff in Illinois. It claims that it is in the Sheriff’s handwriting and is posted on the door so all his staff members can see as they come and go from the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff: Well said sir and please pardon me for sharing it with all. However, it is wise, sage and sound advice; not only for those brothers and sisters in public safety, but for all good Americans. We have lost too many of our brave law enforcement Officers in the Republic. It seems that miscreants in our society have publicly declared … [Read more...]
September Gunsmith Corner
Hunting season is upon us. It is time to get those rifles and shotguns and muzzleloaders ready to go. There are some things that really should be done early whether it is the hunt of a lifetime or a normal hunting season. Rifles should be cleaned. Action screws checked for proper torque. Scope mounts checked. One thing often overlooked is to make sure your sling swivel studs are tight. These often become loose and as the rifle gets bounced around they eventually strip out the hole and there goes the rifle. I’m sure everyone has heard of that mysterious cold bore shot being different than … [Read more...]
