Weapons compound man's power to achieve; they amplify the capabilities of both the good man and the bad, … - Jeff Cooper

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Most of us believe in trying to make other people happy only if they can be happy in ways which we approve.

Jeff Cooper

Weapons compound man's power to achieve; they amplify the capabilities of both the good man and the bad, and to exactly the same degree, having no will of their own. Thus we must regard them as servants, not masters - and good servants to good men. Without them, man is diminished, and his opportunities to fulfill his destiny are lessened. An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.

Destiny, Good, Lessened, Men, Opportunity, Unarmed

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The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles.

Evil, Gun, Latter, Men, Naturally, Path

If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim.

Doe, Felon, Judge, Judging, Police

An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.

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Fight back! Whenever you are offered violence, fight back! The aggressor does not fear the law, so he must be taught to fear you. Whatever the risk, and at whatever the cost, fight back!

Fighting, Law, Offered, Risk, Violence

Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.

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