To datamax and all the rest of the crossbow zealots it's pretty simple. It doesn't matter if a crossbow is a gun or not. Nothing matters but one, it's not a bow and arrow. It's not a legal weapon.

You are promoting the use of a weapon during a season it is not legal. Quit crying and read the rules. If you don't like them, go where you do and dry your tears.

One is a bow and arrow. One is not a bow and arrow.