Shooting sports in Canada

The CCFR is the public relations arm of the Canadian firearms community and the only organization with an in-house registered lobbyist. The CCFR is a national advocacy organization with massive grass roots initiatives. These messaging experts have successfully represented Canadian firearms owners in the media, at Parliament Hill and in the general public. The CCFR boasts a full range of insurance packages for individuals and ranges and clubs. A recent public relations campaign dubbed the Explainer Video Series has given Canadian firearms enthusiasts the tools they need to successfully debate and defend their sport.

The Canadian Shooting Sports Association (CSSA) was formed when the highly respected Ontario Handgun Association (OHA) and the Ontario Smallbore Federation (OSF) joined.[3] The OHA has been a leader in Canada‘s firearms community since 1957 and the OSF has represented smallbore rifle shooters in Ontario since 1959. These two organizations saw the need for all shooters to band together for the protection of their property and sports.[3] Since this early start in Ontario, the CSSA has grown into a national organization with representation and membership in every province.

The CSSA supports, promotes, and sponsors all of the shooting sports. They conduct numerous training courses and grant certification for Range Officers and Safety Officers. The CSSA is also politically active at the provincial and federal levels of government.[3]

The National Firearms Association (NFA)'s[2] priority is defending the firearms rights of law-abiding Canadians.[4] They operate at the national level promoting and protecting all aspects of safe and responsible use of firearms to ensure the shooting sports and related activities continue to prosper in Canada.

The NFA also provides legal information and assistance concerning fair and practical firearm and property rights legislation.[4]

Through their publication, The Canadian Firearms Journal,[5] they offer up to date information on various shooting sports ad related topics around the country. These include safety and legal issues, various events and competitions, marksmanship and hunting articles, and historical information.

The Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC)[6] is the national sport organization for target shooting sports in Canada. The SFC is responsible for the promotion, development and governing of organized, recreational and competitive target shooting in Canada.

The SFC began in 1932 as the "Canadian Small Bore Rifle Association." After the Second World War, the CSBA changed its name to the "Canadian Civilian Association of Marksmen." It used this name until December 2, 1964. Since then it has been known as The Shooting Federation of Canada.

The SFC issues multiple awards every year to Canadian athletes that distinguish themselves in their shooting sport.[7] The SFC similarly hosts the annual National Championships for the disciplines falling under pistol, rifle, skeet and trap shooting.

The Shooting Federation of Canada is part of the Canadian Olympic Committee.

The Canadian University Shooting Federation (CUSF)[8] is a national non-profit organization established in January 2018, which promotes amateur sport shooting for post-secondary students in Canada.[9][10][11]

Programs include Smallbore Rifle, Trap and Skeet.[12] To administer these leagues the CUSF works with sporting organizations such as the SFC, NSSA, and ATA, among others.[13] In 2020 there was 19 affiliated clubs at schools across Canada.[14] The organization is apolitical, open to all, and promotes safe and responsible firearms use.[15][16]

The Canadian University Shooting Federation has an active application for Registered Canadian Amateur Athletic Association (RCAAA) charitable status.[17]

The National Sporting Clays Association Canada (NSCA Canada)[18] is a country affiliate of the NSCA, the largest sporting clays association in the world and the governing body for the sport in the U.S and Canada. The NSCA Canada keeps records of members’ scores in competition, registers shoots for affiliated clubs and associations, holds a National Championship each year, and provides awards for outstanding achievements.

The Dominion of Canada Rifle Association (DCRA) is 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.

The International Defensive Pistol Association Canada (IDPA Canada)[19] is the Canadian affiliate of the IDPA. The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) is the international governing body of a shooting sport that simulates self-defense scenarios and real life encounters.[20][21]

The International Practical Shooting Confederation Canada (IPSC Canada)[22] is the Canadian affiliate of the International Practical Shooting Confederation.

The Silhouette Rifle Association of Canada is the governing body for Rifle Metallic Silhouette Target Shooting in Canada. S.R.A.C. sanctions the Canadian National Rifle Silhouette Championships hosted each year by one of the participating provincial silhouette associations. The Canadian Nationals adhere to NRA silhouette rules and regulations. )[23]

• Alberta Federation of Shooting Sports
• Alberta Handgun Association
• Alberta Smallbore Rifle Association
• Alberta Skeet Shooting Association
• Alberta Provincial Rifle Association
• Alberta Metallic Silhouette Association
• IPSC Alberta

• BC Target Sports Association (BCTSA)
• British Columbia Rifle Association (BCRA)
• BCWF Firearms and Recreational Shooting Sports Committee
• IPSC BC

• Manitoba Provincial Handgun Association
• Manitoba Provincial Rifle Association
• IPSC Manitoba
• Manitoba Skeet Shooting Association
• Manitoba Trapshooting Association

• Royal New Brunswick Rifle Association
• IPSC New Brunswick

• Newfoundland and Labrador Shooting Association

• Nova Scotia Provincial Rifle Association
• Fullbore Target Rifle Shooting Nova Scotia
• Shooting Federation of Nova Scotia
• IPSC Nova Scotia

• Ontario Provincial Trapshooting Association
• Ontario Rifle Association
• Ontario Skeet Shooting Association
• Monarch Rifle Association
• IPSC Ontario
• ONTarget: Rifle and Pistol Alliance
• Ontario Council of Shooters
• Ontario Muzzle Loading Association
• Ontario Olympic Trapshooting Association
• Ontario Provincial Trapshooting Association
• Ontario Skeet Shooting Association

• Prince Edward Island Rifle Association

• Quebec Shooting Federation/Fédération québécoise de tir
  • ISSF trap shooting
  • ISSF pistol
  • ISSF rifle
  • Black Gun
  • Action shooting
  • IPSC
  • PPC
  • Armed professionals
  • Disabled shooting
  • Cowboy Action Shooting
  • Sharpshooting
• Province of Quebec Rifle Association
• Quebec Provincial Trapshooting Association
• Ligue PPC Québec
• IPSC Québec

• Saskatchewan Black Powder Association
• Saskatchewan Handgun Association
• Saskatchewan Provincial Small Bore Association
• Saskatchewan Shotgun Sports
• Saskatchewan Amateur Trapshooting Association
• Saskatchewan Provincial Smallbore Association
• Saskatchewan Target Shooting Association

• Iqaluit Shooting Association

• Yukon Shooting Federation

• National Capital Region Rifle Association