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Originally Posted By: Bob Bradley
Originally Posted By: EnCon Police
Yes you can use it here. It's basically a fancy trigger release.
I'm surprised to hear that. I thought you'd be concluding that it is closer to being a crossbow without a stock, than a trigger release.
A crossbow is defined under 26-66-1(b): Any crossbow and bolt combination to be used for hunting as permitted under this subsection shall meet the following specifications: (1) The draw weight of the crossbow shall be not less than 125 pounds nor more than 200 pounds; (2) The crossbow shall have a permanent fixed rifle type stock, and a functional and/or fully operational mechanical safety device; (3) The bolt (arrow) length shall be not less than eighteen inches, excluding the broadhead; (4) The bolt weight shall be not less than 450 grains, including the broadhead; (5) the broad head shall have two or more blades with a width not less than seven-eighths of an inch at the widest point. In addition, any crossbow in a drawn and cocked position shall be considered a loaded weapon, whether or not a bolt is loaded on the crossbow.
The drawbar does not add a permanent fixed rifle type stock, so it doesn't turn it into a crossbow.