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FL-6 (amended) New By-Laws Pages 28, 31, 41, 98 II, II, IV, Apdx 6
Page 28 – Article II – Section A – New Paragraph 6. (Re-number existing paragraph 6 to 7)
6. Crossbows may be used as a separate style/division at National level Indoor events. They are optional at all other events and facilities at the discretion of respective responsible National, Sectional, State, Club, and Tournament officials.
6.1 There is no distinction between Recurve and compound, draw weight, or sighting systems.
6.2 All crossbows must be fitted with a mechanical trigger mechanism. Electrical, electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic triggers are not permitted.
6.3 All track style crossbows must have a single operational bolt retainer which prevents the bolt from slipping forward when the crossbow is pointed toward the ground. Front mounted bolt retainers are not allowed. Crossbows fitted with "Over and Under tracks" are not permitted.
6.4 The prod (bow limbs) may be made of any material and may be of either one or two piece construction. In the case of metallic prods, the limbs shall be bound with a suitable tape to prevent personal injury in the case of failure. Prod assemblies may be either recurve or compound.
6.5 Target Crossbows may not exceed a draw weight of 95# as published by the manufacturer. The maximum bolt/arrow speed shall be 280 fps plus or minus 3%.
6.6 Bow strings and servings must be made from non-metallic materials. Bow strings may be either connected directly to the limb tips or by means of axle pins (fixed or pivoting, metallic or synthetic.
6.7 Target Crossbows may not employ a magnification sight.
6.8 Pistol Crossbows and Vertical Crossbows are NOT legal for competition.
Page 31 – Article II – New Section K
K. Crossbow
1. A foot stirrup is allowed, even if not original manufacturer’s equipment.
2. The use of mechanical spanning (cocking) aids is permitted.
3. A fixed or universally adjustable butt hook/plate may be used provided: (1) It does not rest on and is not supported by the shoulder; and (2) It does not encircle any part of the body or limbs.
4. An adjustable palm rest or handle is allowed provided it does not extend beyond or envelop the wrist.
5. Balance weights, extension rods (stabilizers), and torque flight compensators are allowed provided they do not interfere with another competitor and that they do not touch anything but the crossbow.
6. String attachments are allowed (separate string loops, archery type nock-sets, or center nocking points) so long as they are not made from hard solid materials.
7. A kisser button may be mounted on the stock to check head position, and a liquid level may be used in the line of sight.
8. An eye blinder may either be attached to the person or the crossbow, and tinted lenses (filters) may be a part of the crossbow sight, but must be capable of being checked at any time by a tournament official. Prescription spectacles, shooting spectacles and tinted glasses may NOT be fitted with micro-hole lenses or similar devices, nor marked in any way which could assist in aiming.
9. Prod bracing strings (bastard strings) may be used. Slings and straps to steady the crossbow may NOT be used. Attachments are NOT allowed that are designed to guide the string along the track/stock, i.e. any form of sledge, bead or another attachment designed to control lateral string movement along the track.
10. Crossbow bolts/arrows will be made from any safe material and of such design as not to cause unreasonable damage to target butts.
10.1 Points shall have a minimum weight of 80 grains weight and be of either bullet or field point shape. The minimum total weight of the bolt shall be that recommended in the manufacturer’s literature.
10.2 Slip-over Points (point diameter larger than shaft diameter) are not permitted. Mini mum bolt length 355 mm (12 inches). Maximum bolt length 610 mm (24 inches)
10.3 Bolts must be fitted with fletches. There is no restriction as to size or number. All bolts in a set shall be made to the same specifications and colors.
10.4 All bolts being shot in an end must have identical fletch sizes and colors with respect to each bolt.
10.5 All bolts shall bear the name or initials of the competitor to whom they belong. Such markings shall be on each fletch.
Page 41 – Article IV – Section G – New Paragraph 3 (re-number existing paragraph 3 to 4)
3. A Crossbow division will be provided at National level NFAA and NFAA owned Indoor events – Adult divisions only. Shooting Rules:
3.1 No crossbow will be cocked before the shooter is at the shooting stake/shooting line. If so equipped, the safety must then be placed in the ON position
3.2 Range finding devices are Not Permitted in competitions.
3.3 Binoculars or spotting scopes may be used for spotting bolts.
3.4 Crossbow shooters may only span the crossbow when actually at the shooting line/peg.
3.5 The act of loading a bolt in a spanned crossbow must be performed with the crossbow directed at the ground immediately in front of the shooting line in the direction of the target. Loading a bolt in an elevated crossbow is not permitted.
3.6 Elevating a crossbow (with or without an arrow) above the target is not permitted.
3.7 If a spanned and loaded crossbow is lowered during the act of shooting, it must not
be turned aside from the direction of the target. In such cases the safety catch, if so equipped, must be applied.
3.8 If a defect occurs in the crossbow during shooting, the crossbow shooter must stop shooting immediately.
3.9 At the signal to stop shooting, the crossbow must immediately be lowered, the arrow removed, and the string lowered (unlatched).
3.10 At no time should anyone pick up or handle another individual’s crossbow/equipment without receiving permission to do so.
3.11 At no time should an individual leave the peg/shooting line with a spanned and/or loaded crossbow.
3.12 In the interest of personal safety it is strongly recommended that the fingers of the hand which loads the bolt be kept straight and pointing away from the path of the bowstring.
3.13 When loading a cocked crossbow, the shooter should always work above the string and never load the arrow by coming up from the bottom of the crossbow.
Page 98 – Appendix 6 – Add Crossbow – codes AMXB and AFXB
FL-6 (amended) New By-Laws Pages 28, 31, 41, 98 II, II, IV, Apdx 6
Page 28 – Article II – Section A – New Paragraph 6. (Re-number existing paragraph 6 to 7)
6. Crossbows may be used as a separate style/division at National level Indoor events. They are optional at all other events and facilities at the discretion of respective responsible National, Sectional, State, Club, and Tournament officials.
6.1 There is no distinction between Recurve and compound, draw weight, or sighting systems.
6.2 All crossbows must be fitted with a mechanical trigger mechanism. Electrical, electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic triggers are not permitted.
6.3 All track style crossbows must have a single operational bolt retainer which prevents the bolt from slipping forward when the crossbow is pointed toward the ground. Front mounted bolt retainers are not allowed. Crossbows fitted with "Over and Under tracks" are not permitted.
6.4 The prod (bow limbs) may be made of any material and may be of either one or two piece construction. In the case of metallic prods, the limbs shall be bound with a suitable tape to prevent personal injury in the case of failure. Prod assemblies may be either recurve or compound.
6.5 Target Crossbows may not exceed a draw weight of 95# as published by the manufacturer. The maximum bolt/arrow speed shall be 280 fps plus or minus 3%.
6.6 Bow strings and servings must be made from non-metallic materials. Bow strings may be either connected directly to the limb tips or by means of axle pins (fixed or pivoting, metallic or synthetic.
6.7 Target Crossbows may not employ a magnification sight.
6.8 Pistol Crossbows and Vertical Crossbows are NOT legal for competition.
Page 31 – Article II – New Section K
K. Crossbow
1. A foot stirrup is allowed, even if not original manufacturer’s equipment.
2. The use of mechanical spanning (cocking) aids is permitted.
3. A fixed or universally adjustable butt hook/plate may be used provided: (1) It does not rest on and is not supported by the shoulder; and (2) It does not encircle any part of the body or limbs.
4. An adjustable palm rest or handle is allowed provided it does not extend beyond or envelop the wrist.
5. Balance weights, extension rods (stabilizers), and torque flight compensators are allowed provided they do not interfere with another competitor and that they do not touch anything but the crossbow.
6. String attachments are allowed (separate string loops, archery type nock-sets, or center nocking points) so long as they are not made from hard solid materials.
7. A kisser button may be mounted on the stock to check head position, and a liquid level may be used in the line of sight.
8. An eye blinder may either be attached to the person or the crossbow, and tinted lenses (filters) may be a part of the crossbow sight, but must be capable of being checked at any time by a tournament official. Prescription spectacles, shooting spectacles and tinted glasses may NOT be fitted with micro-hole lenses or similar devices, nor marked in any way which could assist in aiming.
9. Prod bracing strings (bastard strings) may be used. Slings and straps to steady the crossbow may NOT be used. Attachments are NOT allowed that are designed to guide the string along the track/stock, i.e. any form of sledge, bead or another attachment designed to control lateral string movement along the track.
10. Crossbow bolts/arrows will be made from any safe material and of such design as not to cause unreasonable damage to target butts.
10.1 Points shall have a minimum weight of 80 grains weight and be of either bullet or field point shape. The minimum total weight of the bolt shall be that recommended in the manufacturer’s literature.
10.2 Slip-over Points (point diameter larger than shaft diameter) are not permitted. Mini mum bolt length 355 mm (12 inches). Maximum bolt length 610 mm (24 inches)
10.3 Bolts must be fitted with fletches. There is no restriction as to size or number. All bolts in a set shall be made to the same specifications and colors.
10.4 All bolts being shot in an end must have identical fletch sizes and colors with respect to each bolt.
10.5 All bolts shall bear the name or initials of the competitor to whom they belong. Such markings shall be on each fletch.
Page 41 – Article IV – Section G – New Paragraph 3 (re-number existing paragraph 3 to 4)
3. A Crossbow division will be provided at National level NFAA and NFAA owned Indoor events – Adult divisions only. Shooting Rules:
3.1 No crossbow will be cocked before the shooter is at the shooting stake/shooting line. If so equipped, the safety must then be placed in the ON position
3.2 Range finding devices are Not Permitted in competitions.
3.3 Binoculars or spotting scopes may be used for spotting bolts.
3.4 Crossbow shooters may only span the crossbow when actually at the shooting line/peg.
3.5 The act of loading a bolt in a spanned crossbow must be performed with the crossbow directed at the ground immediately in front of the shooting line in the direction of the target. Loading a bolt in an elevated crossbow is not permitted.
3.6 Elevating a crossbow (with or without an arrow) above the target is not permitted.
3.7 If a spanned and loaded crossbow is lowered during the act of shooting, it must not
be turned aside from the direction of the target. In such cases the safety catch, if so equipped, must be applied.
3.8 If a defect occurs in the crossbow during shooting, the crossbow shooter must stop shooting immediately.
3.9 At the signal to stop shooting, the crossbow must immediately be lowered, the arrow removed, and the string lowered (unlatched).
3.10 At no time should anyone pick up or handle another individual’s crossbow/equipment without receiving permission to do so.
3.11 At no time should an individual leave the peg/shooting line with a spanned and/or loaded crossbow.
3.12 In the interest of personal safety it is strongly recommended that the fingers of the hand which loads the bolt be kept straight and pointing away from the path of the bowstring.
3.13 When loading a cocked crossbow, the shooter should always work above the string and never load the arrow by coming up from the bottom of the crossbow.
Page 98 – Appendix 6 – Add Crossbow – codes AMXB and AFXB