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The first crossbow is thought to be made in the 6th or 5th century BC in Europe or China. A crossbow is also known as a horizontal bow. The crossbow revolutionized projectile weapons. It was the first projectile weapon to be cheap, simple, and not physically demanding. It could be operated by many men and did not require a lot of training. A crossbow is heavier than a typical bow and has a slower rate of shooting. The crossbow is a more accurate weapon.
Crossbows were originally made out of wood. Later other materials such as plastic and aluminum were used. The original design for a crossbow was created by Leonardo DaVinci.The picture (left) is his drawing of what the weapon would look like. In his drawing, the weapon was massive, it would require three wheel below it to move it.
Crossbows are now used for shooting sports. In Canada and the United Kingdom, they are less regulated then firearms, and therefore are more popular for hunting. This leads to bow and/or crossbow only hunting seasons. Crossbows are legal sporting arms for cougar, bear, deer, elk, and turkey.
"Crossbow Hunting Regulations in North America." Crossbow Hunting Rules & Regulations in North America : Cabela's. Cabela's, n.d. Web. 30 Apr.
2017. http://www.cabelas.com/category/Crossbow-Hunting-Regulations-North-America/107361180.uts
"Design for a Giant Crossbow-by Leonardo DaVinci." Leonardo DaVinci. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Apr. 2017. http://www.leonardodavinci.net/design-for-a-giant-crossbow.jsp
Crossbows were originally made out of wood. Later other materials such as plastic and aluminum were used. The original design for a crossbow was created by Leonardo DaVinci.The picture (left) is his drawing of what the weapon would look like. In his drawing, the weapon was massive, it would require three wheel below it to move it.
Crossbows are now used for shooting sports. In Canada and the United Kingdom, they are less regulated then firearms, and therefore are more popular for hunting. This leads to bow and/or crossbow only hunting seasons. Crossbows are legal sporting arms for cougar, bear, deer, elk, and turkey.
"Crossbow Hunting Regulations in North America." Crossbow Hunting Rules & Regulations in North America : Cabela's. Cabela's, n.d. Web. 30 Apr.
2017. http://www.cabelas.com/category/Crossbow-Hunting-Regulations-North-America/107361180.uts
"Design for a Giant Crossbow-by Leonardo DaVinci." Leonardo DaVinci. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Apr. 2017. http://www.leonardodavinci.net/design-for-a-giant-crossbow.jsp