" In actuality I was just responding to JRW' s post and not yours."
Now that that' s clear...
" Not to argue the point but a crossbow is called a crossbow because it is part bow and therefore could be considered a piece of archery equipment."
That' s a matter of opinion. When it' s mounted to a stock like a gun, shouldered like a gun, aimed like a gun, and shot like a gun...I feel it proper to refer to it as a gun. Salesmanship and PC fluff not withstanding.
" For argument' s sake lets use that presumption."
Let' s not.
" This was not intended to be a thread to debate the use of crossbows in general but rather to determine if a person would use them if they were the only option during the bow season."
Which is exactly what I answered. So why start a debate?
" If you choose not to accept that presumption then that is your choice."
Thank you. I' d now ask that you respect that choice.