Dominion of Canada Rifle Association

Dominion of Canada Rifle Association
Dominion of Canada Rifle Association

Dominion of Canada Rifle Association Logo
Motto Vis Unitas Fortior
(United Strength is Stronger)
Formation April 1, 1868
Headquarters Ottawa, Ontario
Official languages English
Website www.dcra.ca

The Dominion of Canada Rifle Association (DCRA) was founded in 1868 and incorporated by an Act of Parliament 63-64 Victoria Chapter 99, assented to July 7, 1890, to promote and encourage the training of marksmanship throughout Canada.[1]

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Mission

As the national governing body for fullbore target shooting, to promote and support the pursuit of excellence in military and civilian marksmanship as a positive and significant contribution to Canada, to shooting sports and the safe handling of firearms.[2]

Dominion of Canada Rifle Association team at Bisley, 1905

Provincial Rifle Associations

The provincial rifle associations are:[3]

  • Alberta Rifle Association [1]
  • British Columbia Rifle Association [2]
  • Manitoba Provincial Rifle Association [3]
  • Nova Scotia Rifle Association [4]
  • Ontario Rifle Association [5]
  • Quebec Rifle Association [6]
  • Royal New Brunswick Rifle Association [7]
  • Saskatchewan Rifle Association [8]
Others
  • National Capital Region Rifle Association [9]

See also

Canada
International

References

External links


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