well i know that in illinois as of now, just about any body can get a x-bow. all you have to do is go to the doctor and tell them you are having trouble pulling your bow back and the next thing you know you are leaving the doctor with a x-bow permit for hunting. i think that if you do not have a legitimate sp? medical reason for using a x-bow, you don't need to be using it for hunting. if u have a physical handicap, then i say go for it b/c you should not get screwed out of being able to hunt b/c you were hurt. well thats my opinion