Is it legal to use a Bow Lock draw in CT? It's an item that keeps your bow at full draw and is triggered with a built in release. Basically, it allows someone who can't pull 50-60-70 lbs to draw the bow with their feet, lock it in place and still be able to use a bow.
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It might make things easier, but personally I'd be a little concerned about having a bow at full draw with an arrow knocked with hands off. I know it's got a safety on it....provided it works.
I watched the video on their website and I was waiting for the guy to stick himself with the arrow the way he was moving things around.
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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.
It might make things easier, but personally I'd be a little concerned about having a bow at full draw with an arrow knocked with hands off. I know it's got a safety on it....provided it works.
I watched the video on their website and I was waiting for the guy to stick himself with the arrow the way he was moving things around.
I think the company should get rid of that video and make a new one. I felt like I was watching a commercial from 1977. Personally, I've never used one but have seen one used in person. There are a bunch of videos on youtube where kids are using them, some in actual hunting situations.
I have never seen this before. Forget kids, this is perfect for older hunters. My bow has had to be dropped now to 56 pounds and I can draw but can not hold so I am limited to pull and shoot. The big advantage this would allow me is to be able to hold full draw and better aim at the target. For folks like me who don't qualify for a cross bow permit but really can't do archery all that well now this could be the answer. For those who would be critical about having this advantage I can only say that when you get over 65 your ability to do what you have always done changes. You either adapt or give up your activities.
I have never seen this before. Forget kids, this is perfect for older hunters. My bow has had to be dropped now to 56 pounds and I can draw but can not hold so I am limited to pull and shoot. The big advantage this would allow me is to be able to hold full draw and better aim at the target. For folks like me who don't qualify for a cross bow permit but really can't do archery all that well now this could be the answer. For those who would be critical about having this advantage I can only say that when you get over 65 your ability to do what you have always done changes. You either adapt or give up your activities.
Screw those people. Anything to get more people in the woods, I'm all for
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