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February 2003

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This appendix gives general guidelines for the care and maintenance of bows and arrows.

NEVER dry fire a bow. Pulling a bow and releasing it without an arrow notched in place will cause 

excessive fatigue in the bow. This will likely cause the bow to break. The stronger the bow the more likely 

the chance it will break.

Inspect arrows frequently for wear. Worn fletchings will cause an arrow to not fly straight. Combat arrows 

that are cracking and breaking will have a distinct white line running down the shaft signifying a crack. 

Cracks can also be discovered by listening for a crackling sound while twisting the shaft near the ear. 

Combat arrowheads also need to be checked for wear. A good combat arrow compresses on impact and 

returns to it’s original shape, a broken arrowhead will stay compressed. Manipulation of the arrowhead will 

also give clues to the condition of the arrow as the arrowhead should have obvious signs of deterioration 

when manipulated.

Never string a bow by pushing an end into the dirt. Use a bow stringer or bend the bow across the thigh. 

The Range Master can demonstrate this technique. Using a bow stringer is the best method for stringing 

and unstringing a bow.

Use a finger tab or shooting glove. While not required, it will prevent blisters and soreness that develops 

rapidly when releasing a taut bow string.

Loose clothing and long hair should be secured out of the way when shooting. Entanglements can be 

painful and distracting.

Arm guards are suggested, especially for beginners. Bowstring slaps on the arm get red and painful fast.