Dominion of Canada Rifle Association

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, 1900, to promote and encourage the training of marksmanship throughout Canada.^[1]

History

The DCRA erected a plaque in 1906 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Ottawa) which is dedicated to Lt Colonel John MacPherson (1830-1906), who served as its treasurer for 36 years. ^[2]

The DCRA erected a memorial plaque at the DCRA building at the Connaught Ranges (Shirley's Bay) which is dedicated in loving memory of the members of the DCRA who gave their lives in Second World War.^[3]

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.^[4]

Dominion of Canada Rifle Association team at Bisley, 1905

Provincial Rifle Associations

The provincial rifle associations are:^[5]

• Alberta Rifle Association
• British Columbia Rifle Association
• Manitoba Provincial Rifle Association
• Nova Scotia Rifle Association
• Ontario Rifle Association
• Prince Edward Island Rifle Association
• Quebec Rifle Association
• Royal New Brunswick Rifle Association
• Saskatchewan Rifle Association

Others

• National Capital Region Rifle Association

See also

Canada

• Canadian Firearms Program
• Canadian Firearms Registry
• Gun politics in Canada
• Possession and Acquisition Licence

International

• National Rifle Association – USA
• National Rifle Association of the United Kingdom

References

External links

• Official homepage
• Official homepage for affiliated match results
• DCRA Rifle