Bowfanatic

Ok, I see your point.

If all you are talking about it the way it is held and shot then YES it is more like a rifle than a bow.

My contention is however....you must look at the the overall function of the weapon ie: type of projectile, type of energy used to propel said projectile, it's capabilities and effective range as well as a half a dozen other items not listed AS WELL AS how it is held and shot, in order to place a weapon in a certian classifcation.

I think if you do that then you will see that a crossbow would be classified as a bow before a firearm.

Now for the hard part.....if allowed, what season should it be allowed in? to me it's logical.....the bow season, only for the reason that it falls into the classification as a bow and no other.

For the record I live in Illinois where a crossbow is only legal to handicapped. The season is the same as the regular archery season and the kills count as archery kills.

Also for the the record, If allowed I see no example in the states that do allow them that they would have a detrimental effect here in Illinois.

And the last for the record, If legal I would still use my compound bow.

I do not mean to fight with you or others and I do sometimes come across wrong, I am only debating

Flat Feet

I agree with you and like I said in my last post I think I am looking at it in the overall classification of the weapon vs how it is used in the hunt.

While it is used like a rifle and not like a bow it is still a bow and to me should be classified as a bow and put into the bow season if allowed. Afterall the compound bow while held and used like a regular bow is no way near to being the same as a long or recurve bow, but all are still bows right?

Again to all, sorry if I come across close minded, I do understand what you are saying and will be open to additional opinions as well.