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File:Dominion of Canada Rifle Association (coat of arms).gif Dominion of Canada Rifle Association Logo | |
| Formation | April 1, 1868 |
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| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
Official language | English |
| Website | www.dcra.ca |
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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 [2]
- British Columbia Rifle Association [3]
- Manitoba Provincial Rifle Association [4]
- Nova Scotia Rifle Association [5]
- Ontario Rifle Association [6]
- Prince Edward Island Rifle Association [7]
- Quebec Rifle Association [8]
- Royal New Brunswick Rifle Association [9]
- Saskatchewan Rifle Association [10]
- Others
- National Capital Region Rifle Association [11]
See also[]
- Canada
- Canadian Firearms Program
- Canadian Firearms Registry
- Gun politics in Canada
- Possession and Acquisition Licence
- International
References[]
External links[]
The original article can be found at Dominion of Canada Rifle Association and the edit history here.