| Just like any other sport, rules have to be strictly | | | | like indoor and outdoor target ranges. Your target |
| followed especially if we're talking about safety | | | | should be set up to ensure that nobody can be |
| here. Archery rules are very simple, they are not | | | | accidentally hit by a stray arrow. Allow at least 20 |
| complicated at all. The very first thing that you | | | | yards behind the targets and put a 30 degree |
| have to remember to keep everyone safe and | | | | "cone of safety" on each side of the shooting |
| this is common sense is to never point a bow and | | | | lane. If you are into 3d courses, make sure you |
| arrow at another person. Accidents can always | | | | always stay on the marked path and go only in |
| happen, you might pull the trigger and you know | | | | the direction in which the targets are laid out while |
| how strong an arrow is in cutting through a | | | | there is still ongoing shooting. Do not shoot until |
| person's skin. Do not attempt to shoot an arrow | | | | and unless the Range Captain signals you to. |
| straight up into the air. You'll never know where | | | | Check the condition of your bowstrings on a |
| the wind would lead it and you may end up hitting | | | | regular basis to make sure they are still working |
| another person or yourself. Never shoot an arrow | | | | properly. This is cheaper than replacing the bow. |
| into a distance where you cannot see where it will | | | | Officials and spectators always give a huge |
| land. | | | | amount of attention to archery rules because in |
| Always use archery equipment and accessories | | | | this sport, the weapon being utilized could be lethal. |
| that are specifically designed for target practice | | | | |