Crossbows in United Kingdom

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Modern crossbows are 100lb drawstring weapons, equipped with telescopic sights, giving participants in the James Bond style activity the opportunity to master a new and unusual skill. Crossbows rely on skill and judgment, rather than speed and movement and so can be a welcome change from activities that have you dashing about and getting sweaty.

  • Crossbows Quick-Facts

    • Crossbows were first introduced into England as far back as 1066 by the Normans and were primitive affairs.
    • Crossbows are mostly used for target shooting in modern archery.
    • In some countries they are still used for hunting, such as in a few states within the USA, parts of Asia and Australia or Africa. Other uses with special projectiles are in whale research to take blubber biopsy samples without harming the whales.