Marksmanship
Air Rifle Training
Air Rifle training was introduced to the Canadian Cadet Movement in the 1990s. The addition of air rifles reflects the need for an inexpensive, readily available marksmanship program.
The Canadian Cadet Movement's Air Rifle is the Daisy / Avanti 853C .177 Caliber Target Air Rifle. This Daisy model was created specifically for the Canadian Cadet Movement.
Because of the low muzzle velocity, the Daisy 853C is not classified as a firearm under the current Federal Gun Legislation. Our training always teaches to the higher standard, so even though the 853c is not a firearm we treat it as such. Following all the safety rules and guidelines of safe firearm handling (safety equipment, example glasses). A qualified Canadian Forces Range Safety Officer runs the range to a standard that is at least equal to the civilian standard, but in most cases exceedes it. Air rifle ranges can be setup virtually anywhere. We routinely setup on our parade square, and in the field during Field Training Exercises.
The range is configured in 1.5 metre x 10 metre lanes. Cadets fire from the prone (laying down) and standing positions.
Air Cadet Marksmanship Badge Qualification Standard
Qualifications are based on shooting total of ten pellets onto two targets.
Marksman
Two groupings of five pellets within 3 cm
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First Class Marksman
Two groupings of five pellets within 2.5 cm
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Expert Marksman
Two groupings of five pellets within 2 cm
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Distinguished Marksman
Two groupings of five pellets within 1.5 cm
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Leader Board
| Open |
| Top Prone Score:
98 |
Runner Up Score:
97 |
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Name: Sgt Ren, Jasmine | Date: 26 Mar 22 |
Name: Sgt Lin, Jason | Date: 17 Feb 20 |
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3rd place: FSgt Lo, Caleb | Score: 96 | Date: 19 Mar 22 4th place: Sgt Men, Jacky | Score: 95 | Date: 30 Apr 22 5th place: WO1 Delaney, Kalen | Score: 95 | Date: 24 Apr 22
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| Top Standing Score:
86 |
Runner Up Score:
83 |
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Name: FSgt Lin, Justin | Date: 27 Jan 19 |
Name: WO2 Lin, Jason | Date: 9 Apr 22 |
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3rd place: FCpl Qiu, Daniel | Score: 82 | Date: 3 Apr 22 4th place: Sgt Men, Jacky | Score: 81 | Date: 30 Apr 22 5th place: Sgt Ren, Jasmine | Score: 79 | Date: 30 Apr 22
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| Junior |
| Top Prone Score:
96 |
Runner Up Score:
94 |
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Name: FCpl Lin, Jason | Date: 2 Feb 19 |
Name: FCpl Xue, Joshua | Date: 15 Feb 20 |
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3rd place: FCpl Han, Larry | Score: 94 | Date: 2 Feb 19 4th place: Cpl Lu, Justin | Score: 93 | Date: 30 Apr 22 5th place: Cpl Tsui, Tyrus | Score: 92 | Date: 24 Apr 22
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| Top Standing Score:
86 |
Runner Up Score:
81 |
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Name: Cpl Ren, Jasmine | Date: 4 Jan 20 |
Name: Cpl Yao, Michelle | Date: 15 Feb 20 |
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3rd place: Cpl Tsui, Cyrus | Score: 75 | Date: 30 Apr 22 4th place: FCpl Lin, Jason | Score: 75 | Date: 2 Feb 19 5th place: Cpl Mai, Nathan | Score: 73 | Date: 24 Apr 22
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