HOT subject. I have a disabled permit for a X-bow in Pa. I have been called all kinds of names,and even assualted. X-bows are like any other weapon it got its limits. Use it ethically and any kill is to be proud of. Hey people laugh at my honda parked next to their 40,000 huntin truck.They laugh at my home made camo,cause they spent 500 for a outfit. They laugh at the female used santitary napkin I hang up,compared to the 10 dollar bottle of scent they bought. You Know what. I' m usually the first guy on the block to bring home a deer and usually end up with 3 times the deer they threw in there fancy truck. Hunt legally ,ethical , give thanks to God for the animal. Dont worry about what them people say that turn there noses up at you. If they want to hunt with a long bow,recurve or compound,more power to them. I did all 3. And I still support them as a sportsman.