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.
Tyrants of every age have restricted weapons from the peasants.
I agree with you completely.
When GrandPappys’ Double Barrel just won’t Do !