Marksmanship OPI

 

Capt B Sand

 

 

Objective

 

Develop an interest for shooting while promoting the secure handling of firearms.

 

Description

 

Marksmanship is one of the most popular cadet training activities. Cadet marksmanship had its roots in familiarization training with the Canadian Forces. Its current focus, however, is on teaching cadets the proper use and safe handling of firearms for recreational purposes only. The marksmanship program has been specifically designed for youth and is based on Olympic-style competition.

 

Self-confidence, acceptance of responsibility and sports etiquette are just some of the life skills acquired from the training. A healthy respect for firearms, the development of proficient use of rifles for sport and recreational purposes, and an improvement in self-discipline are additional benefits.

 

 

Cadets use the Daisy 853C air rifle that fires a .177 calibre pellet and has a round aperture sight. Because of the low muzzle velocity, the Daisy 853C is not classified as a firearm under federal gun.

 

Throughout the year, cadets participate in a series of competitions at the local level that culminate in zone and territorial/provincial competitions and the annual National Cadet Marksmanship Championship.

 

Also, marksmanship activities are present at all the various cadet summer training centres and some courses are aimed specifically towards this program. A limited number of cadets may also fire small bore and large bore rifles

 

 

More information can be found on the Cadet Marksmanship Program website.

 

 

Remarks

 

The rifles, pellets, portable shooting ranges and targets are provided.

  

Recreational shooting periods are scheduled into the training plan to give each cadet a chance to fire.

 

 

Schedule

 

Monday nights from 6:30 to 9:00 PM.

 

 

Location

 

West Edmonton Baptist Church

 

 

Requirements

 

Any cadet, from any level, may try out for the Marksmanship Team

 

 

Qualifications Awarded

 

Qualifications are based on shooting 10 pellets onto two targets for all levels. The 10 pellets are fired on the same relay. The highest qualification attained during the year is retained. For a Marksman qualification, a cadet must obtain two groupings of 3 cm on two targets. For example: