Why crossbows aren't regulated

CBC News ^ | August 30, 2016 | CBC online

[Lazamataz]

Damn Ottowans are watching too much Walking Dead.

[IYAS9YAS]

Are felons allowed to have air rifles?

Up to the state, but federally, it's not a firearm. Legally, black-powder muzzle-loaders are not firearms, either, and a felon can lawfully own one under the fed's eyes.

Again, may vary by state.

[Ancesthntr]

“Brett Ryan — the man accused of three counts of first-degree murder in the Scarborough attack that left a woman and two men dead, and a third man injured — was banned in January 2009 from owning weapons for at least 10 years. The ban was put in place after he pleaded guilty to 16 charges related to bank robberies, according to court documents obtained by CBC News.”

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This is typical of liberal policies and “thinking” - you take someone who is clearly a menace to society, and you either don’t jail him or you let him out early. Then, when he commits a crime, you blame everyone else who owns the same inanimate means by which Johnny Criminal committed his newest crime with...when he should have been in the Graybar Hotel.

I am sick and tired of this crap. Its not bad enough that there are thousands upon thousands of victims of criminals who have either gotten off without jail time, or released early, but you ALSO have to victimize people who lawfully purchase property and aren’t doing anything wrong with it?

[marktwain]

Regulating crossbows is incredibly ignorant and stupid.

A felon can build an effective shotgun for $8 in an hour or two. The 12 gauge slamfire is more effective than most crossbows, and can be reloaded much faster.

http://gunwatch.blogspot.com/2016/08/mn-minneapolis-gun-buy-back-works-for_29.html

Slamfire shotgun shown at link.

[SandRat]

Then there’s the Long Bow, oops I forgot the quarter staff, the sword cane, the nail - gun, the staple - gun, the metal folding cane, and there’s more.

[IYAS9YAS]

Regulating crossbows is incredibly ignorant and stupid.

Tyrants of every age have restricted weapons from the peasants.

I agree with you completely.

[Revelation 911]

I prefer it to my bow..ive got a wicked ridge warrior...nothing fancy...inhave a bad back and knees so it allows me to sit while shooting

[Red in Blue PA]

Are there Crossbow drivebys? Is this really an issue ANYWHERE?

[Red in Blue PA]

How about it. I am sick to death of the cowards who call themselves friends of the 2A. Stand up and be counted or don’t stand at all.

[doorgunner69]

What might be of interest is a list of what IS legal in that liberal hellhole.

I suspect it is a short list.

[Snowybear]

My Saiga is but it’s completely unmodified.

[Big Red Badger]

When GrandPappys’ Double Barrel just won’t Do !

[Big Red Badger]

Crap , what’s the Trigger pull on That?

[Big Red Badger]

That’s me in the red jacket.

[jim_trent]

I thought crossbows had been outlawed in the middle ages. Lot of good it did.