Personally, I think the other group that got the sort shrift with the crossbow inclusion is the flintlockers. They've asked for a chance at an early flintlock seson for bucks for decades. They were never given even a hint of consideration.

The whole crossbow thing simply reeks. Not because of the weapon itself but because of the process by which it was included.

We need better BOC accountability but the crossbow inclusion railroad is a glaring example showing that pressure from the general assembly is NOT the best way to get things done[:@]