Archery can be a relaxing activity for spending time with family, friends or colleagues, helping you to take a step back from the stresses and strains of everyday life and improve your concentration. In this context, we speak of leisure archery. In this article, we'll take a brief look at everything there is to know about this fun and invigorating activity.
Leisure bow: safety measures
The advantage of archery is that it can be practiced together on the same target, regardless of the level and equipment of the different archers. The most important thing is to take appropriate safety precautions.
Securing the shooting zone
Fun with a bow for kids or adults requires a safe shooting area. In this case, install a net behind the target to avoid losing your arrows and minimize the risk of accidents in the neighborhood. Alternatively, shoot towards the house wall or garage if there are no uninhabited areas nearby.
Other safety rules to observe
Since a bow is first and foremost a weapon, its use requires strict safety rules. The aim is to limit the risk of accidents. To achieve this, the archer must :
- Taking care of your pets;
- Always respect the shooting lane. For family leisure shooting, all shooters must stand on the same line. Shooters who are not shooting, or who are waiting for their turn, should stand at the rear (at least 1 m);
- Be careful when removing arrows. Always wait until no one is right behind you;
- Be assisted, especially if he is still a child;
- Etc.
Leisure bow: preparing your home shooting range
Here are a few important points to bear in mind when preparing a shooting range.
The target
For leisure shooting, especially for a group of individuals, a large target is not a luxury. Indeed, with a target that's too small, the moment that should be used for relaxation can turn into a source of frustration. Also, even with a net, this kind of target can be more costly in terms of arrows (lost or broken).
As a suggestion, opt for :
- A multi-band foam target: This has the advantage of being able to stand on the ground without being fixed. In this case, the arrows fall close to the target and are easy to remove.
- A 3D target: fun to use, with a wide range of shooting angles. However, watch out for bounces.
The net
The installation of netting optimizes the safety of the shooting environment by stopping or braking arrows and making them less dangerous.
Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose to install :
- Nets with metal structures, can be installed in the garden, on a tree or a post.
- Nets suspended by a cable. Their use depends on the configuration of the shooting zone.
- To save money, opt for a carpet overlay or strips of fake grass.
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