Arthur P - if there was a safety on the mechanical release everything would be equal in your scenario.

Are you suggesting that if the safety was removed from a crossbow, or added to the mechanical release, it would change the ease of use for either weapon ?

I am not arguing the legality of crossbows nor which is more comparable to gun or even if compounds should be in archery season.

All I am saying is this compound is easier to train in than my .270 a few months back and while its not as accurate as far as groups I am fairly certain I can shoot 3-5" groups right now, with 2 days of shooting it, at 30 yards and maybe beyond. Crossbows cannot be that easy, I just do not see how its possible.