Videos tagged with Colonel Jeff Cooper

This video explores the best scout rifles for survival purposes in 2025, delving into the enduring appeal of Colonel Jeff Cooper's concept. It discusses how various manufacturers interpret Cooper's criteria for these lightweight, portable, and powerful rifles. The video aims to inform viewers about the top scout rifle options currently available on the market and encourages discussion on adherence to Cooper's original design principles versus personal adaptations of the scout rifle concept. It also includes affiliate links for Amazon purchases and social media follow links.

This video, "How Massad Ayoob Handles The Gas Station With Situational Awareness," features renowned firearms expert Massad Ayoob discussing the critical importance of situational awareness for personal safety. Drawing on concepts from Pierce Brooks and Colonel Jeff Cooper, Ayoob breaks down the four-color awareness codes (White, Yellow, Orange, Red) and the addition of Condition Black. He emphasizes the "three stupids" rule and advocates for maintaining Condition Yellow as a baseline for daily life. The video highlights how heightened awareness, even for non-firearm owners, can enhance quality of life and aid in danger recognition and escape, specifically using a gas station scenario as an example. The content is presented as part of the "Critical Mas(s) with Massad Ayoob" show, produced by Wilson Combat.

This episode of JP Gun Vault features founder John Paul showcasing his customized Springfield Carry Comp pistol. This firearm holds significant personal value, having been his companion through numerous competitions and three renowned shooting schools: Lethal Force Institute, The Chapman Academy, and Gunsite. Notably, it garnered the attention of the legendary Colonel Jeff Cooper during his time at these institutions. The series highlights personal firearms with meaningful stories and their impact on JP Enterprises and John Paul himself.

This episode of Gun Guys features Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn discussing their personal lists of the most influential figures and innovators in the history of the firearms industry. They highlight pioneers like John Moses Browning, Colonel Jeff Cooper, Armand Swenson, Eugene Stoner, and Elmer Keith, acknowledging their profound impact and groundbreaking developments that have shaped gun culture and firearm technology for shooters worldwide. The video also briefly touches upon the expertise of Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn themselves, with links to Wilson Combat's website and newsletter.

This video features Gunsite instructor Bob Whaley explaining Colonel Jeff Cooper's four fundamental rules of firearm safety to NSSF's Mark Thomas. The emphasis is on understanding these rules and practicing safe gun handling until it becomes an ingrained habit for ensuring the highest level of safety. The video is presented by the NSSF as part of their #LetsGoShooting initiative.