Comments on: Best Value For Money Hunting Crossbow UK

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 15:04:13 +0000

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/section/11#extent-S
section11 (1) (b) for England and Wales.

Similar paragraphs for birds and for Scotland.

A bow or crossbow are not allowed to hunt, main, injure or kill any animal or bird.

By: nozzle

nozzle — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 20:03:59 +0000

where to buy one?

By: cjb

cjb — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 19:34:59 +0000

There is actually case law in England where a person used a crossbow in self defence in his home and the charges brought to him by the police were thrown out as he was in threat of his own life that it was deemed reasonable to use the crossbow as they broke into his house several times.. In UK law you can use reasonable law to protect yourself and If that means a crossbow and you fear for your life and you can prove you feared for youre life this case law would be used to help youre case…

By: Mike P

Mike P — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 13:19:20 +0000

The specific legislation that makes it illegal to hunt birds or animals in the UK with a bow or crossbow is contained in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (amended 2011). This is the link to view the actual item – http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/69/contents.

Like many others, I believe that when the SHTF there will be no real enforcement of law and they will become a bonafide way of sourcing food for your loved ones if you know how to use them and where to find the resources.

Practicing your skills before the event can be achieved by finding a local archery club that conducts field archery days. No live targets but the nearest you will get to practice while staying within the existing laws.

By: Mick

Mick — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:00:50 +0000

It is illegal to hunt in the UK with a crossbow. That means birds or any animals in private or public places. Its in the leaflet above and its the “Crossbow Act 1987”. Big fines or prison are available if caught! However I agree, in a SHTF situation our priorities change and survival and common sense come before the law. Stay safe.

By: peter

peter — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:06:29 +0000

where can I buy a Virginia Hunting Crossbow

By: UK Prepper

UK Prepper — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:04:10 +0000

In reply to 60north.

Have to agree with you there..!

Not many preppers are able to get out there and practice that skill.
My wife won’t even eat anything I have brought home…

I think the main thing is, at the very least, having a good knowledge of how to go about actually tracking and then knowing how to be able to go right through to the cooking process.

Better having some idea of the process than none…….

By: 60north

60north — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 12:50:33 +0000

I have my doubts about how many of you Preppers have ever killed anything with fur or a hide.
For the record, I have.. it was my job, once.

By: UK Prepper

UK Prepper — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 09:21:14 +0000

In reply to R Crofts. Thank you so much for that link. Excellent information and very clear.

By: R Crofts

R Crofts — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:41:06 +0000

Just found this while i was researching crossbows in regards to the post on hunting with crossbows.

http://www.ncf-crossbow.co.uk/downloads/Crossbow%20Advisory%20Leaflet.pdf

Regards

By: RunAwayDave

RunAwayDave — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 06:51:58 +0000

I think it goes without saying… desperate times need desperate measures and as preppers we have programed ourselves to accept that fact.
In other words you know what hardship you would have to face and part of that would be getting food by whatever means is possible.
The government would be all cossied up in their private bunkers and secret hideaways – not giving a toss about the rest of us, and certainly not worrying how they are getting their next meal.
A crossbow has so many advantages over other weapons and definitely a good weapon to stach away before it gets banned by the people ‘looking after us’..!!
I have not been able to find any written government legislation that outlines the exact UK laws on its use – if anyone knows where to find it, please add a link……

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 19:46:11 +0000

It is illegal to hunt any birds on public or private ground with a crossbow, the law doesn’t state specifically about 4 legged ground dwelling animals but I can’t think of many large prey animals you can hunt in the UK legally any way??? a crossbow serves as a much bigger tool than just hunting in a survival situation and as for deer and other similar animals, if the government fell and there was a lack of food if I had a crossbow and I was in that situation I would gladly hunt a deer to feed my family even if it was illegal