Just finished Principles of Personal Defense....

barracudamagoo · March 22nd, 2008, 12:14 AM

After all of that, I have one question? What is the April Fool's Joke he refers too? I tried surfing the web, but you can imagine what I came up with. Good read, and I have relevent questions and points taken away from the book; but this is something I have to know. Thanks in advance. bm

semperfi.45 · March 22nd, 2008, 08:26 AM

It may have sommething to do with the sale of Gunsite. From Jeff Cooper's Commentaries -

"The first day of April, 1993, was the date of the great lynch party and auto da fe at Gunsite. Just one year ago the extent of my folly in selling the body of my life's work was made clear to me by the purchaser, in front of his henchmen assembled. Selling the ranch and the school was not in itself a disaster, but selling it to the wrong man was the greatest mistake of my life. It was entirely my fault, an error in character evaluation that I simply cannot explain nor excuse. It is bitter to be frustrated by enemies, but it is dreadfully moreso to be conned by one who posed as a friend.

Well, so be it. It was my blunder, and now I pay the price, along with my friends and followers. I have not entirely "plowed the sea," however. There are those who know, and they will continue to preach the word".

CopperKnight · March 22nd, 2008, 08:39 AM

I moved you to the "Books" section.

Captain Crunch · March 22nd, 2008, 02:28 PM

Well, I don't know what the Colonel meant, but I don't think it had anything to do with his selling of Gunsite.

He refers to the April Fool joke in the "Surprise" principle. He says it is a law enforcement joke.

barracudamagoo · March 22nd, 2008, 02:48 PM

That is correct Captain Crunch. I was wondering if anyone here (LEO or not) was aware of what this joke is. It sounds like it may be a little on the salty side, so if it is unfit for print here send a PM.

March 22nd, 2008, 12:14 AM	#1
barracudamagoo Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 66	Just finished Principles of Personal Defense.... After all of that, I have one question? What is the April Fool's Joke he refers too? I tried surfing the web, but you can imagine what I came up with. Good read, and I have relevent questions and points taken away from the book; but this is something I have to know. Thanks in advance. bm

March 22nd, 2008, 08:26 AM	#2
semperfi.45 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Zazen Posts: 2,141	It may have sommething to do with the sale of Gunsite. From Jeff Cooper's Commentaries - "The first day of April, 1993, was the date of the great lynch party and auto da fe at Gunsite. Just one year ago the extent of my folly in selling the body of my life's work was made clear to me by the purchaser, in front of his henchmen assembled. Selling the ranch and the school was not in itself a disaster, but selling it to the wrong man was the greatest mistake of my life. It was entirely my fault, an error in character evaluation that I simply cannot explain nor excuse. It is bitter to be frustrated by enemies, but it is dreadfully moreso to be conned by one who posed as a friend. Well, so be it. It was my blunder, and now I pay the price, along with my friends and followers. I have not entirely "plowed the sea," however. There are those who know, and they will continue to preach the word". __________________ Luck may or may not be on your side. But ability is 100% within your control. Skilled at arms...or do you suck?

March 22nd, 2008, 08:39 AM	#3
CopperKnight Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Spokane area, WA Posts: 4,037	I moved you to the "Books" section. __________________ Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, but that you've decided to see beyond the imperfections. The only thing that stops bad guys with guns is good guys with guns. SgtD

March 22nd, 2008, 02:28 PM	#4
Captain Crunch Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,483	Well, I don't know what the Colonel meant, but I don't think it had anything to do with his selling of Gunsite. He refers to the April Fool joke in the "Surprise" principle. He says it is a law enforcement joke. __________________ *"The maximum effective range of an excuse is 0 meters".* Terry

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March 22nd, 2008, 02:48 PM	#5
barracudamagoo Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 66	That is correct Captain Crunch. I was wondering if anyone here (LEO or not) was aware of what this joke is. It sounds like it may be a little on the salty side, so if it is unfit for print here send a PM.