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Dominion of Canada Rifle Association

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Formation
  
April 1, 1868

Official language
  
English

Headquarters
  
Ottawa, Ontario

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:

  • Alberta Rifle Association [1]
  • British Columbia Rifle Association [2]
  • Manitoba Provincial Rifle Association [3]
  • Nova Scotia Rifle Association [4]
  • Ontario Rifle Association [5]
  • Prince Edward Island Rifle Association [6]
  • Quebec Rifle Association [7]
  • Royal New Brunswick Rifle Association [8]
  • Saskatchewan Rifle Association [9]
    • Others
  • National Capital Region Rifle Association [10]

    • References

    Dominion of Canada Rifle Association Wikipedia
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