Dominion of Canada Rifle Association
- Dominion of Canada Rifle Association
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| 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]
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
Categories:
- 1868 establishments in Canada
- Rifle associations
- Sports governing bodies of Canada
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