Upgrading The Original C3s
For many of us, the C3 was the first sniper rifle we ever fired, and now, there’s an entire generation of shooters who will never have the experience of handling that iconic, historic rifle. Even as late as 2005, when I did my basic course, the C3’s best days were behind it, but there’s no […]
CSA Rifle Sweepstakes: Essay Submission
As everyone knows, our 2025 CSA sweepstakes wrapped up in March. While our primary goal was to raise funds to support initiatives that directly benefit our community, we also wanted to give everyone a chance to win the grand prize — the CADEX rifle. In addition to the usual entries, we offered the opportunity to […]
The Legendary C3: Canadian sniping in the 1980s
“There is no one on the face of this earth that hated that C3 more than me. It was so wrong in so many ways…” – Keith Cunningham Welcome to the first official blog of the Canadian Sniper Association. We recognized the need for a dedicated space to share the stories, experiences, and insights of […]
Basic Sniper Course: Top Candidate Award
The CSA Top Candidate Award recognizes the exceptional performance of snipers from each of the infantry regiments’ (PPCLI, RCR, R22eR) annual Basic Sniper Course, with blades produced by Direct Action as the award. The funds for these awards were raised exclusively from the sniper community, highlighting the strong support and engagement within our network. These […]
