Formation April 1, 1868 | Website www.dcra.ca | |
Motto Vis Unitas Fortior(United Strength is Stronger) |
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.
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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.
The DCRA erected a memorial plaque at the DCRA building at the Connaught Ranges (Shirley's Bay) which is dedicated in memory of the members of the DCRA who gave their lives in Second World War.
Provincial Rifle Associations
The provincial rifle associations are:
References
Dominion of Canada Rifle Association Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA