Very well thought out and said JRW. Pa. passed equipment archery restrictions last year with very little protest. They do not have let off and speed restrictions and I'm sure that would generate much protest. Usually when we discuss something substanial, like a let off restrction such as P&Y has, it seems to me that most are willing to accept at least an 80% restriction. The reason I see most often given for wanting the higher let-offs allowed are to make it easier for small shooters, and because that is what is commonly available. I recently tried to find a listing of each states present archery equipment restrictions and struck out. No one has taken on that project that anyone knows of.

I believe that instead of throwing the the towel, we should work to limit technology. We will not ever get it back to trad bows only, but maybe something reasonable that would limit let off, prevent scopes and electronics, and keep out the stock mounted and triggered crossbow.