Remember: the law that applies is the law of the country you are in, not the country you live in. If you are not shooting in England or Wales you should check the relevant laws in the country you are in.

Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own statute books. The information in this document covers only the law in England and Wales. If in doubt consult an archery society, lawyer or the police. While we will try to update it with changes in the law we do not guarantee that it is current.įorest Knights accept no responsibility or accept liability for any outcomes from using this document. We are purely providing a description of the law as it is at the time of writing.

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