Video: Important Crossbow Safety Tips

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posted on August 20, 2017
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Just about everywhere in the country, bow season is in full swing. More and more hunters are trading in their recurves for crossbows, as the legality of crossbow hunting is growing by leaps and bounds. (For an update on which states allow crossbow hunting, visit our friends at Tenpoint here.) It's great news for many people, especially those with less upper-body strength, but there are some very important safety tips you must know before you head out to the range or field with a crossbow. American Hunter's Adam Heggenstaller explains.

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