Where To Shoot Your Crossbow

Over the last couple of years the popularity of crossbow shooting has rocketed partly due to the new firearms laws. Although they are similar to archery bows they do not seem to be very welcome at most archery clubs. It is worth asking your local club if they allow them but it is almost a certainty that compound and recurves above 100lb draw weight will not be welcome.

For a list of NFAS clubs that allow crossbows click here.

If you write to the Crossbow Federation at the address below they will provide you with the nearest archery club that allows crossbows. If you know of a club please let us know and we will place their details on the website. Crossbow shooting is not yet as popular as archery but things are changing.

Mr.G.Peatfield

NCF General Secretary

24 Ivy Road

Poynton

Cheshire

SK12 1PE

If you are a club that allows crossbows please get in touch email here.

NFAS competition crossbow rules

The maximum (or peak) draw weight of the prod is to be no more than 105 lbs (one hundred and five pounds). The prod can be made from any materials except aluminium alloy. The maximum distance from the front of the prod to the string latch is to be no more than 16" (sixteen inches). Minimum bolt length is to be no less than 12" (twelve inches). All crossbows shall be fitted with a bolt retaining clip. No cocking aid other than a foot stirrup is permitted. Telescopic or magnifying sights are not permitted. Crossbow archers shall shoot off hand, no rests of any description are permitted. Crossbow archers will only draw their bow at the shooting position and must keep them pointed in the direction of the target at all times whether loaded or not.

It is an offence for a person under 17 years of age to have in their possession

A crossbow which is capable of discharging a missile, Or

Parts of a crossbow which together (and without any other parts) can be assembled to form a crossbow capable of discharging a missile

UNLESS the person is under supervision of someone who is who is 21 years of age or older.