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Bows and Crossbows are used to fire [[V9: Arrows & Bolts|arrows or bolts]] respectively. Only actual bows and crossbows may be used for this purpose. Other forms of projectile launchers cannot be used to represent a bow or crossbow.  
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[[File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg|thumb | Archer with a Bow]]
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{{V9 General Note|note=Required Knowledge|text=Archery is the most potentially dangerous aspect of our game. Anyone wishing to use a bow or crossbow must demonstrate to the [[V9: Rules Authorities|equipment inspector]] that they are able to do so safely. Players who demonstrate unsafe bow use during inspection or at any point thereafter may have their archery privileges revoked by the inspector or a safety authority for that day/event.}}
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Bows and Crossbows are used to fire [[V9: Arrows & Bolts|arrows or bolts]] respectively. Only actual bows and crossbows may be used for this purpose. Other forms of projectile launchers cannot be used to represent a bow or crossbow.
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*Compound bows are prohibited.
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*Regular Bows must have a draw weight of 35lbs or less at a 28” draw.
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<li>Compound bows are prohibited.</li><br>
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*#The simplest way to measure your bow’s draw weight is to use a scale that can hook onto the bowstring. Several bow draw weight scales are available that are designed for this purpose. Using a measuring device to draw the bowstring may make your draw shorter. Make sure to compensate for this.
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<li>Regular Bows must have a [[V9: Glossary#Draw Weight|draw weight]] of 35lbs or less at a [[V9: Glossary#Draw Length|28” draw]].</li><br>
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*#Ensure you are bringing the bow to a 28” draw length. You can use a sufficiently long arrow and mark the 28” draw point on it. When taking measurements in the future, you can use this “ruler” arrow to save time.
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<li>Crossbows are limited to no more than 450 [[V9: Glossary#Draw Weight|inch-pounds]].</li></ol><br>
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[[File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg | thumb | centre | Draw Length]]
 
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*Crossbows are limited to no more than 450 inch-pounds.
 
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*#Inch pounds are calculated by multiplying ‘Draw Weight’ by ‘Power Stroke’. Draw Weight is measured at the bow’s full draw. Power Stroke is the distance from rest to full draw, measured in inches.
 
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[[File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg | thumb | centre | Power Stroke]]</onlyinclude>
 
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'''Gameplay'''
 
  
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{{:V9: Bows & Crossbows Specific Rules}}
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<u>'''Competency Assessment Required'''</u><br>
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Archery is the most potentially dangerous aspect of our game. Anyone wishing to use a bow or crossbow on an Amtgard battlefield must first demonstrate to the [[V9: Rules Authorities|equipment inspector]] that they are able to do so safely. This is only required once. Players who demonstrate unsafe bow use during inspection or at any point thereafter may have their archery privileges revoked by the inspector or a safety authority for that day/event.</onlyinclude><br><br>
 
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'''Additional Construction Rules'''
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<gallery mode="slideshow" showthumbnails caption="Image Gallery">
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File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg|Example 1
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''Universal Weapon Construction Rules''
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File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg|Example 2
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File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg|Example 3
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{{:V9: Universal Weapon Rules (Construction)}}
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File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg|Example 4
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File:23014---PlaceHolderImage4x3.jpg|Example 5
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{{V9 Special Weapons}}
 
{{V9 Special Weapons}}

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Bows & Crossbows

Archer with a Bow

Bows and Crossbows are used to fire arrows or bolts respectively. Only actual bows and crossbows may be used for this purpose. Other forms of projectile launchers cannot be used to represent a bow or crossbow.

  1. Compound bows are prohibited.

  2. Regular Bows must have a draw weight of 35lbs or less at a 28” draw.

  3. Crossbows are limited to no more than 450 inch-pounds.


Competency Assessment Required
Archery is the most potentially dangerous aspect of our game. Anyone wishing to use a bow or crossbow on an Amtgard battlefield must first demonstrate to the equipment inspector that they are able to do so safely. This is only required once. Players who demonstrate unsafe bow use during inspection or at any point thereafter may have their archery privileges revoked by the inspector or a safety authority for that day/event.

  • Image Gallery

  • Example 1

  • Example 2

  • Example 3

  • Example 4

  • Example 5


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