Marksmanship
Marksmanship is a supervised air rifle target shooting program that focuses on safety, concentration, and self-control.
What are Cadets Taught?
Safe handling and operation of air rifles (typically the Daisy 853C, firing .177 calibre pellets).
The five principles of marksmanship:
Position
Aiming
Holding
Breathing
Trigger control
Range etiquette and sportsmanship.
Self-discipline, responsibility, and confidence through structured training and competition.
What about Safety?
Safety is a core component of the program:
All training is conducted under the supervision of qualified Cadet Instructors and Civilian Instructors.
The air rifles used are not classified as firearms under federal law due to their low muzzle velocity.
Cadets are trained in range safety protocols, including handling, loading, and firing procedures.
Training
The program includes:
Familiarization: Basic introduction to air rifle use (mandatory).
Classification: Skill-based shooting for qualification badges (complementary).
Recreational: Casual shooting for enjoyment and practice (optional).
Competitive: Local, zone, provincial, and national competitions
Marksmanship
Once the training year is planned, reviewed, and confirmed the Squadron Calender is populated as a guide to help Cadets, and their caregivers stay informed. Marksmanship events can be found here
General Information
Location: G20
RSO(Range Safety Officer): Captain Noorduyn
Dress: Comfortable civilian clothes
Timings: Usually every second monday from 1830 to 2100, check calendar for latest information.
This is an optional Cadet activity for those Cadets interested in Marksmanship.
New Cadets bring a notepad and pencil.
Bring your of bottled water \ beverage or snack.
Qualifications
Cadets can earn marksmanship badges based on their shooting accuracy:
Marksman
First Class Marksman
Expert Marksman
Distinguished Marksman