Crossbow law?

[Si-monster]

what exactly is the law regarding the ownership and use of crossbows?

ie.

(1) are there power limitations on both standard and pistol crossbows?

(2) are they acceptable for pest control?

(3) is there any specific licencing required?

i'm sure there is more ground to cover than these points so it'd be great if someone could shed some light on the do's and don'ts

Si

[PoDgE]

u will get more info in general section mate

[snock]

what exactly is the law regarding the ownership and use of crossbows?

ie.

(1) are there power limitations on both standard and pistol crossbows?

(2) are they acceptable for pest control?

(3) is there any specific licencing required?

i'm sure there is more ground to cover than these points so it'd be great if someone could shed some light on the do's and don'ts

Si

Section C, Si.


Google is King.

[Gary C]

and no you can't shoot anything with a crossbow

[snock]

Yep, it's a big no no.
Unless you're in the USA, which we're not, thankfully.

[wecker]

Yep, it's a big no no.
Unless you're in the USA, which we're not, thankfully.

whats wrong with the usa i go there every year with friends on the farm out there we have fun,at least you can have fun out there not like this nanny state over here you cant do this you cant do that.you want to go there have some fun.over there now you can shoot pheasants with a long bow,its getting very big.

[Si-monster]

i must agree on both counts. i have no love for the yanks but the toys you can play with there (without some tw@ in london saying you can't) are incredible.

cheaper there an all. well worth a trip.

[Si-monster]

cheers lads

i still fancy one but since you can't hunt with em and i couldn't possibly use them on my club range, there's very little point.

[Windknot]

You could join the NFAS, and shoot at one of their affiliated clubs.

www.nfas.net

[sgt_snoopy]

and no you can't shoot anything with a crossbow

Well according to an old (14th century i believe) law, you can shoot a Spaniard in the back from 40 yds on a Friday ( or summat like that).

But the question is do you need a game license for that or is it covered by Defra's general license?

[dazzpol]

Well according to an old (14th century i believe) law, you can shoot a Spaniard in the back from 40 yds on a Friday ( or summat like that).

But the question is do you need a game license for that or is it covered by Defra's general license?

I believe that's a Welshman and with a Longbow (not by Webley) in or around Shrewsbury..

[sgt_snoopy]

I believe that's a Welshman and with a Longbow (not by Webley) in or around Shrewsbury..

That sounds about right. I'm sure there was a law about spaniards and crossbows. Oh well, if it has an accent, pot it with a bow.
Can't go wrong then.

[Si-monster]

Well according to an old (14th century i believe) law, you can shoot a Spaniard in the back from 40 yds on a Friday ( or summat like that).

isn't it insane what gets under the radar, eh... should probably apply to the french an all though

i jest, of course...

[sgt_snoopy]

isn't it insane what gets under the radar, eh... should probably apply to the french an all though

i jest, of course...

Yeah, but I'm sure that there was a law down south about monkeys attacking frenchman. I'll definitely have to look that one up as I believe that if your monkey mauled a frenchman it could be hanged.

[xbow]

The above is correct. One slight exception, if you want to shoot in a competition there is a draw weight limit of 95lbs for IAU and WCSA events. NFAS have a slightly different way of limiting the power (can't remember wording) but it's about the same as the others.

They are good fun but most of the commercial stuff is not up to much.

Vic.