When theres a conflict of opinions, what better way to sort them out then to dicsuss the why's and how's of each sides beliefs ? I can tell you exactly why I think crossbows have every right to be considered legal archery taking gear. I can point to the states that have them legally and show you no negatives resulting from their legalization and likely quite a few positives. I can also point out that at one time, recurve/longbow shooters fought tooth and nail to keep compounds out - aren't you glad they didn't win ?

And what can you point to in support of crossbows to NOT be allowed ? A bit of selfishness in sharing the woods maybe ? A ethics thing concerning the modernization of bows without also applying the same to compounds ? Maybe something else ??

I'm waiting for just that one good reason to NOT allow crossbows - just one fellows. Is that so hard to ask ?