Dominion of Canada Rifle Association
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| Dominion of Canada Rifle Association | |
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 Dominion of Canada Rifle Association Logo |
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| 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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[edit] 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]
[edit] 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
[edit] See also
- Canada
- Canadian Firearms Program
- Canadian Firearms Registry
- Gun politics in Canada
- Possession and Acquisition Licence
- International
