Crossbows are legal here in 2016 for anyone 50 and over. I don't care either way and I plan to stick with my compound. The main difference I can see is ability to shoot easier without standing if seated in a tree stand. Movement is less since you don't have to draw. To accurately shoot a bow a person needs a lot of practice to develop the skills and strength and the crossbow after sighted in is a point and shoot with more range. The only good at least from my way of thinking is it might keep a few of the seniors in the game.