Projectile weapons

Bows must have a draw weight of less than thirty pounds when drawn to 28". Crossbows must have a draw weight of less than thirty pounds at the string draw length. Cosmetic changes to a box or crossbow may alter the draw weight of the weapon. All bows and crossbows must be rechecked after any cosmetic changes and after a limb or string has been replaced. Projectile weapons will fail if:

The string is frayed, too thin or loose in the nock
The bow or crossbow is cracked, damaged or worn
The bow or crossbow has any sharp or protruding decoration.
The crossbow's catch is worn so that the bow may fire accidentally
The crossbow's bolt retaining mechanism is worn, damaged or missing or could cause damage to the bolt or string.

Projectiles will fail if:

The metal head has not been removed from the shaft
The area of padding at the point of impact is smaller than an eye socket (fifty millimetres)
There is insufficient furniture foam padding at the point of impact
The arrow or bolt head is not securely bonded to the shaft or is damaged
The impact face is dirty or has become hard or damaged
The shaft is constructed of inappropriate material or is flaking, cracked or damaged
The head has latex within one quarter of an inch, or gaffa tape within one inch of the impact face
The flights are unsuitable or damaged
The nock is missing, damaged or insecurely attached or incorrectly aligned

Projectiles must have protection at the top of the shaft, to prevent the shaft from penetrating the padding (a disc of leather or a two pence piece is suitable for this).