Bow Safety Guide

Compound bows can be great fun for many years but as with most activities there are precautions one must consider in order to stay safe and get the most enjoyment out of your compound bow.

1: Always wear safety glasses when handling/shooting a bow.

2: Always inspect your bow thoroughly before each shooting session to ensure that it is in good working order. Check for worn or missing components and have them replaced as required.

3: Inspect your arrows to insure that they are straight, undamaged, not cracked and that each nock is in good condition. A cracked nock can break when fired from the bow and cause the bow to "dry fire" which can cause injury to the archer and damage to the bow.

4: Never "dry-fire" any bow. Dry-fire is to draw and release the bowstring without an arrow in the bow. Dry-firing will likely cause damage to the bow and serious injury to the archer. If you ever dry-fire your compound bow, take it to an authorized dealer for proper inspection.

5: Always be sure of your intended target, as well as what lies behind the target area. An arrow can travel a considerable distance, so it is important to have a safe and sound backstop.

6: If you draw a bow and need to let it down, do so in a slow and careful manner. Keep your support arm straight and prepare for a rapid and aggressive let-down as the bow returns to peak weight.

7: Avoid hitting your hand on protruding accessories such as the cable guard or quiver. Keep your head and face back and out of the string path during let-down.

8: Never modify any part of the bow or its components by drilling extra holes or removing material. This voids the warranty and presents safety problems.

9: Never draw a bow with a peak weight above your comfort level.

10: Always use a bow sling when drawing and shooting a bow.