crossbows

by **stu_wat** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 12:51 pm

has any one got any links or ideas about crossbows here in the UK since i cant get firearms im going to get the next best thing

by **-Jason-** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 3:47 pm

Crossbow=Useless(Except for hunting)

by **ghostface** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 4:18 pm

You should be saving up on a better mode of transportation if you have no gun.

by **Mugwug** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 5:39 pm

stu_wat wrote:has any one got any links or ideas about crossbows here in the UK since i cant get firearms im going to get the next best thing

Barnett Industries seems to be a UK based manufacturer/dealer in bows and so forth.

Grand National Archery Society seems to have some information of interest.

A crossbow or longbow seems better than nothing, good luck!

by **Mr_Fubar** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 6:04 pm

Why does everyone gotta bash the bow???

by **the_klenzer** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:07 pm

A regular bow would be next to useless unless you were extremely well practiced. A Crossbow would be a little more idiot friendly. Better than nothing.

by **Necro99** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 5:22 pm

A crossbow can be usefull for silencing a lone zombie quickly and quietly. But a miss and you're done. These things are HARD to pull back, and nearly impossible if you don't have the special acessory designed for that.

by **stu_wat** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 5:49 pm

cool cheers lads looks like im going to have to get practising any one ot any palns for homemade weapons just give me a pm

by **Horatio_Tyllis** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 7:06 pm

there's a thread one here somewhere about the EXOmax crossbow that i started sometime back. It's made in canada and should be able to be shipped ot the U.K. It's pricey, but it's also pretty much the most powerful and accurate crossbow on the market.

Here's a link http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/maxim.html

by **SMERSH** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:13 pm

Horatio_Tyllis wrote:there's a thread one here somewhere about the EXOmax crossbow that i started sometime back. It's made in canada and should be able to be shipped ot the U.K. It's pricey, but it's also pretty much the most powerful and accurate crossbow on the market.

Here's a link http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/maxim.html

oh yeah, i forgot about that thread. it pretty much sums up the whole crossbow debate

by **bgaesop** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:34 pm

The search function sums up the whole crossbow debate?

by **SMERSH** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:42 pm

oops, i thought it would show the results of the search, including the mentioned thread. sorry

by **bgaesop** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:51 pm

Could you link to the thread please, then?

by **SMERSH** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 8:56 pm

bgaesop wrote:Could you link to the thread please, then?

sure

http://s95150067.onlinehome.us/zs/phpbb ... =crossbows

by **bgaesop** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 10:02 pm

Ahh yes. I remember mentioning it in my british gun laws thread as an alternative. Didn't work out terribly well there either.

by **Djinn** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 5:48 pm

basically..a crossbow is a good weapon for the long haul. Because...well..you can MAKE crossbow bolts...most people can't make bullets. All you need for a functional crossbow bolt is wood..and a way to fireharden the wood....and a knife for carving the wood..which you better have anyway. Other than that..a crossbow is a weapon with a lot of piercing power and a decent range that is easy to use. It may not be fast...but when you'r low on ammo..it'd make a good support weapon. Here's a scenario....It's about a year after the SHTF...you'r scavenging around for food, water, ammo, etc. You'r low on ammo..and so you don't want to waste ammunition. You turn down a hallway and two shamblers block your path. Do you want to waste your bullets on them or try to engage them in melee combat? ...wait! You have a crossbow...the ammo can be MADE from 2x4 boards!....i'll just shoot one in the head (a crossbow sure as hell can pierce a skull; with no more chance of curving around the skull than a bullet has.) Then...i'll load another bolt and shoot the other one. Bam...problem solved without wasting ammo or endangering my life. And crossbows aren't that heavy.

by **the_klenzer** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:36 pm

Fellow Canadians!
Do we need a license to own a crossbow in Canada?

by **BloodLust** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 11:30 pm

What's the difference between compund and recurve crossbows?

by **Mr_Fubar** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 11:46 pm

Compounds have cams and multiple peices Recurves are just straight and one solid peice. Wait a second... Thats Bows... I missread your post.... I never dealt much with crossbows is there compound and recurve???

by **Mugwug** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 8:41 am

the_klenzer wrote:Fellow Canadians!
Do we need a license to own a crossbow in Canada?

Canadian Firearms Centre wrote:Q. Do the licensing and registration requirements apply to bows?

Crossbows that can be aimed and fired with one hand and crossbows with an overall length of 500 mm (about 19.68 inches) or less are prohibited. Individuals cannot lawfully possess a prohibited crossbow. Licensed businesses may possess prohibited crossbows for a purpose set out in section 22 of the Firearms Licence Regulations for businesses.

Businesses and individuals do not need a licence or registration certificate under the Firearms Act to possess other types of bows, including crossbows that are longer than 500 mm and require the use of two hands.

If you plan to use a bow for hunting, you may need a hunting licence and there may be restrictions on the size and type of bow that may be used under provincial hunting regulations (contact the applicable province for more information). For example, some provinces do not allow crossbows for hunting.
Source: CFC Website - FAQ

by **Iggy Hazard** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 9:49 pm

A modern repeating crossbow could prove useful.

by **SMERSH** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 8:52 pm

if they existed

by **Mr_Fubar** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 1:59 pm

Nope not really...

by **SMERSH** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 7:08 pm

i was being sarcastic

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