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<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;strong&gt;Lochac Target Archery and Thrown Weapons Handbook – Plain English Edition&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> This document is a version of the [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)] rules, and the [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/thrown_weapons_rules.pdf Thrown Weapons Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)] written in plain English, according to the New Zealand Government Style Guide for government agencies, and in line with plainenglish.gov in the US.<br /> <br /> Our archers, throwers and marshals shouldn't need a tertiary degree to understand the rules and how to participate.<br /> <br /> Put simply, plain English makes following the rules easier.<br /> <br /> These rules are ordered so that partcipants can more easier find information on how to take part.<br /> <br /> Angele de Savigny<br /> Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery – Lochac.<br /> <br /> A pdf version of these rules can be downloaded [https://sca.org.nz/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Target_Archery_Rulebook&amp;action=pdfbook&amp;titlePage=Archery_rules_titlepage here]<br /> <br /> ==Chapters==<br /> # [[Basic Rules]]<br /> # [[Equipment standards]]<br /> # [[Range safety]]<br /> # [[Officers]]<br /> <br /> ==Appendices==<br /> # [[Suggested range dimensions]]<br /> # [[Suggested period equipment standards]]<br /> # [[Authorising as a Target Archery Marshal]]<br /> # [[Crossbow legislation]]<br /> <br /> ==[[Changes from 2012 rules]]==<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]</div>

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<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div class='rulesNumbering'&gt;<br /> ==General standards==<br /> #SCA archery is about using, making, and knowing about pre-17th century archery equipment.<br /> #You may be allowed to use modern-style equipment, if it meets these standards, but not all competitions have to allow modern-style equipment. The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge can set requirements for the type or authenticity of equipment, including costume, used in their competitions. [[Suggested period equipment standards]] are included as an appendix to these rules.<br /> #If you have a disability which means that you need some extra equipment, or equipment that is normally not allowed, so that you can participate, make sure the Target Archery Marshal knows about it.<br /> <br /> ==Equipment safety==<br /> # You have the ultimate responsibility for the proper care, inspection and safe use of your equipment, and for following these rules.<br /> # You must not use any equipment that you know is unsafe, or against the rules of the competition.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge, or any assisting Target Archery Marshals can inspect your equipment to make sure that it is safe and follows the Kingdom rules. If they find that your equipment is unsafe or doesn't meet the rules, you can't use it.<br /> #If you aren't sure about the safety of your equipment, don't use it. You can ask a Target Archery Marshal to inspect your equipment for you. They will try to find any safety issues, and let you know what to do about them. They'll also let you know if the equipment doesn't meet the rules.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal might not find all of the problems with your equipment, so their help doesn't take away your responsibility for your own equipment.<br /> <br /> ==Bows==<br /> #Your bow can be made from any material, as long as it is safe to shoot. The competition rules can restrict what materials your bow can be made out of.<br /> #You can use any kind of bow, except a compound bow. Competition rules may restrict what kind of bow you can use.<br /> #The competition rules can let you have ranging or sight marks on the limbs or riser, but your bow can't have adjustable or fixed sights. If it does have them, they need to be removed, or made so that you can't use them. <br /> #Your bow can be of any draw weight that you can safely use. If a Target Archery Marshal sees that you can't draw the bow safely, they can ask you to stop using the bow.<br /> #Your bow can't have a modern spring or flipper rest, or plunger button. The competition may allow you to use simple rests, such as:<br /> #*one-piece plastic rests<br /> #*non-adjustable wire rests<br /> #*feather, bristle, or leather rests<br /> #*built-out shelves or rests<br /> #* the shelf in a cut-out window.<br /> #You can use period string release devices, such as a thumb ring. You can't use modern string release aids, unless you have a disability that would stop you from participating without them. <br /> #You can't use stabilisers or clickers, unless you have a disability that would stop you from participating without them. <br /> #If your bow has a cut-out riser (one that you can look through from the side, often found in take-down bows with metal risers), the openings need to be covered so that it looks more like medieval archery equipment.<br /> <br /> ==Crossbows==<br /> There are mundane laws that apply to the possession and use of crossbows for target archery activities (practices and competitions). A [[Crossbow legislation | summary of the laws and conditions of crossbow ownership and use in the SCA in Australian states and New Zealand]] is an appendix to these rules.<br /> <br /> #You may not be able to use your crossbow at all events, even if you have the appropriate permits and licenses.<br /> #If the event allows you to use crossbows, you must carry the applicable permits or licenses at all times while in possession of a crossbow, and show them if you are asked to.<br /> #In Australia, our insurance company only covers us for the use of crossbows on stationary targets, so even where groups and individuals hold all the proper mundane licenses and permits, we can't use crossbows in target shoots involving moving targets.<br /> #In New Zealand, you don't need a permit to have a crossbow, and you can use your crossbow with moving and stationary targets.<br /> <br /> ===Crossbow requirements===<br /> #You can't use a non-period center-shot trackless crossbow.<br /> #You can't use compound prods or break-cocking crossbows.<br /> #You can use a crossbow of any draw weight that is safe for you to use. If a Target Archery Marshal sees that you can't draw the crossbow safely, or it is too powerful for the range or target, they can ask you to stop using it.<br /> #The prod of your crossbow can be made of any material, as long as it is safe to shoot. The competition rules can restrict what materials your bow can be made out of.<br /> #If your crossbow is made after October 2016 and the prod is made out of wood or metal, it should have some form of safety strap, sleeve, or other method to reduce the chance of someone being injured by a broken limb.<br /> #Your crossbow can have simple rear sights, but it can't have front sights.<br /> #The stock of your crossbow can be of any material. The competition rules can restrict what materials your crossbow can be made out of.<br /> #If you have a modern stock with openings that can be seen through from the side, you need to cover or fill the openings, so that it looks more medieval. Openings that are used for gripping the stock don't need to be covered.<br /> <br /> ==Strings==<br /> #Strings should be of the right length and strength for your bow type and weight. Your bowstring can be made of linen, silk, artificial sinew, or modern bowstring materials, as long as it is properly constructed.<br /> #You can't use a string that has become knotted, or been repaired by knotting strands together. This doesn't include strings that are designed to use knots, such as a bowyer's knot.<br /> #You can attach a single nocking point using one or two locators to the string. It can be made of metal or tied on. <br /> #Your locators can't be set in such a way that you can use them for sighting.<br /> #You can't use peep sights or kisser buttons on the string.<br /> <br /> ==Arrows and Bolts==<br /> #The shafts of your arrows must be made of wood or bamboo-like materials.<br /> #You can have shafts made of a single wood or footed shafts.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge can choose whether to allow broadheads or other tips that could cause excessive damage to the targets.<br /> #The fletches of your arrows or bolts must be made from feathers or other pre-17th century fletching material. You can't use plastic vanes, but you can use plasticised feathers.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the competition can allow arrow nocks, and caps, rings, or nocks for bolts made of any material, as long as they are securely attached.<br /> #Exemption: Children can use non-wood arrows with plastic vanes in practice and competition.<br /> #Exemption: If you are a new adult archer, until you can get your own wooden arrows, you can use non-wood arrows with plastic vanes in practices, but not in competitions.<br /> <br /> ==Quivers==<br /> #You can use any type of quiver, except one that attaches to the bow.<br /> <br /> ==Throwing weapons==<br /> There are mundane laws that apply to the possession and use of weapons designed for throwing for target activities (practices and competitions). Some weapons may be illegal to use or possess. A survey of relevant legislation that applies in each state and territory of Australia has not been done.<br /> <br /> You must investigate the relevant weapons legislation that applies, and abide by it.<br /> <br /> ===Knives===<br /> #Throwing knives should be of a size and weight that allows them to be thrown safely and easily.<br /> #The handle of the knife should be firmly attached.<br /> #The throwing surface should be free of burrs or protrusions that can cut or injure an unprotected hand upon release. <br /> <br /> ===Axes===<br /> #Axes should be of a size and weight that allows them to be thrown safely and easily.<br /> #The handles of all axes should be firmly attached.<br /> #Some axes are designed to allow the head to slide up a tapered handle and pressure-fit on. The heads will come off if they are pushed toward the butt of the handle. When the axe is used, the head is forced into place and seats tightly. The inspecting marshal should ensure that the head does indeed seat tightly and will not slip over the taper.<br /> #The haft cannot have any major cracks.<br /> #The haft cannot have any burrs or rough surfaces that can cut or give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release.<br /> <br /> ===Spears===<br /> #Spears may not be excessively long or heavy.<br /> #Spearheads must be firmly attached to the shaft of the spear. <br /> #The shaft cannot have any burrs or rough surfaces that can cut or give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release.<br /> #The shaft must be sound and without major cracks.<br /> <br /> ===Specialized Throwing Weapons===<br /> #Specialized throwing weapons are any weapons that have been designed with more than one impact surface to increase the chances of the weapon sticking in the target. Because they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, they must be judged on an individual basis. <br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | 2]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

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<p>Morat: removing smart quotes</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div class='rulesNumbering'&gt;<br /> ==General standards==<br /> #SCA archery is about using, making, and knowing about pre-17th century archery equipment.<br /> #You may be allowed to use modern-style equipment, if it meets these standards, but not all competitions have to allow modern-style equipment. The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge can set requirements for the type or authenticity of equipment, including costume, used in their competitions. [[Suggested period equipment standards]] are included as an appendix to these rules.<br /> #If you have a disability which means that you need some extra equipment, or equipment that is normally not allowed, so that you can participate, make sure the Target Archery Marshal knows about it.<br /> <br /> ==Equipment safety==<br /> # You have the ultimate responsibility for the proper care, inspection and safe use of your equipment, and for following these rules.<br /> # You must not use any equipment that you know is unsafe, or against the rules of the competition.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge, or any assisting Target Archery Marshals can inspect your equipment to make sure that it is safe and follows the Kingdom rules. If they find that your equipment is unsafe or doesn't meet the rules, you can’t use it.<br /> #If you aren't sure about the safety of your equipment, don't use it. You can ask a Target Archery Marshal to inspect your equipment for you. They will try to find any safety issues, and let you know what to do about them. They'll also let you know if the equipment doesn't meet the rules.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal might not find all of the problems with your equipment, so their help doesn't take away your responsibility for your own equipment.<br /> <br /> ==Bows==<br /> #Your bow can be made from any material, as long as it is safe to shoot. The competition rules can restrict what materials your bow can be made out of.<br /> #You can use any kind of bow, except a compound bow. Competition rules may restrict what kind of bow you can use.<br /> #The competition rules can let you have ranging or sight marks on the limbs or riser, but your bow can't have adjustable or fixed sights. If it does have them, they need to be removed, or made so that you can’t use them. <br /> #Your bow can be of any draw weight that you can safely use. If a Target Archery Marshal sees that you can’t draw the bow safely, they can ask you to stop using the bow.<br /> #Your bow can't have a modern spring or flipper rest, or plunger button. The competition may allow you to use simple rests, such as:<br /> #*one-piece plastic rests<br /> #*non-adjustable wire rests<br /> #*feather, bristle, or leather rests<br /> #*built-out shelves or rests<br /> #* the shelf in a cut-out window.<br /> #You can use period string release devices, such as a thumb ring. You can’t use modern string release aids, unless you have a disability that would stop you from participating without them. <br /> #You can’t use stabilisers or clickers, unless you have a disability that would stop you from participating without them. <br /> #If your bow has a cut-out riser (one that you can look through from the side, often found in take-down bows with metal risers), the openings need to be covered so that it looks more like medieval archery equipment.<br /> <br /> ==Crossbows==<br /> There are mundane laws that apply to the possession and use of crossbows for target archery activities (practices and competitions). A [[Crossbow legislation | summary of the laws and conditions of crossbow ownership and use in the SCA in Australian states and New Zealand]] is an appendix to these rules.<br /> <br /> #You may not be able to use your crossbow at all events, even if you have the appropriate permits and licenses.<br /> #If the event allows you to use crossbows, you must carry the applicable permits or licenses at all times while in possession of a crossbow, and show them if you are asked to.<br /> #In Australia, our insurance company only covers us for the use of crossbows on stationary targets, so even where groups and individuals hold all the proper mundane licenses and permits, we can’t use crossbows in target shoots involving moving targets.<br /> #In New Zealand, you don’t need a permit to have a crossbow, and you can use your crossbow with moving and stationary targets.<br /> <br /> ===Crossbow requirements===<br /> #You can't use a non-period center-shot trackless crossbow.<br /> #You can't use compound prods or break-cocking crossbows.<br /> #You can use a crossbow of any draw weight that is safe for you to use. If a Target Archery Marshal sees that you can’t draw the crossbow safely, or it is too powerful for the range or target, they can ask you to stop using it.<br /> #The prod of your crossbow can be made of any material, as long as it is safe to shoot. The competition rules can restrict what materials your bow can be made out of.<br /> #If your crossbow is made after October 2016 and the prod is made out of wood or metal, it should have some form of safety strap, sleeve, or other method to reduce the chance of someone being injured by a broken limb.<br /> #Your crossbow can have simple rear sights, but it can’t have front sights.<br /> #The stock of your crossbow can be of any material. The competition rules can restrict what materials your crossbow can be made out of.<br /> #If you have a modern stock with openings that can be seen through from the side, you need to cover or fill the openings, so that it looks more medieval. Openings that are used for gripping the stock don’t need to be covered.<br /> <br /> ==Strings==<br /> #Strings should be of the right length and strength for your bow type and weight. Your bowstring can be made of linen, silk, artificial sinew, or modern bowstring materials, as long as it is properly constructed.<br /> #You can’t use a string that has become knotted, or been repaired by knotting strands together. This doesn’t include strings that are designed to use knots, such as a bowyer’s knot.<br /> #You can attach a single nocking point using one or two locators to the string. It can be made of metal or tied on. <br /> #Your locators can’t be set in such a way that you can use them for sighting.<br /> #You can’t use peep sights or kisser buttons on the string.<br /> <br /> ==Arrows and Bolts==<br /> #The shafts of your arrows must be made of wood or bamboo-like materials.<br /> #You can have shafts made of a single wood or footed shafts.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge can choose whether to allow broadheads or other tips that could cause excessive damage to the targets.<br /> #The fletches of your arrows or bolts must be made from feathers or other pre-17th century fletching material. You can’t use plastic vanes, but you can use plasticised feathers.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the competition can allow arrow nocks, and caps, rings, or nocks for bolts made of any material, as long as they are securely attached.<br /> #Exemption: Children can use non-wood arrows with plastic vanes in practice and competition.<br /> #Exemption: If you are a new adult archer, until you can get your own wooden arrows, you can use non-wood arrows with plastic vanes in practices, but not in competitions.<br /> <br /> ==Quivers==<br /> #You can use any type of quiver, except one that attaches to the bow.<br /> <br /> ==Throwing weapons==<br /> There are mundane laws that apply to the possession and use of weapons designed for throwing for target activities (practices and competitions). Some weapons may be illegal to use or possess. A survey of relevant legislation that applies in each state and territory of Australia has not been done.<br /> <br /> You must investigate the relevant weapons legislation that applies, and abide by it.<br /> <br /> ===Knives===<br /> #Throwing knives should be of a size and weight that allows them to be thrown safely and easily.<br /> #The handle of the knife should be firmly attached.<br /> #The throwing surface should be free of burrs or protrusions that can cut or injure an unprotected hand upon release. <br /> <br /> ===Axes===<br /> #Axes should be of a size and weight that allows them to be thrown safely and easily.<br /> #The handles of all axes should be firmly attached.<br /> #Some axes are designed to allow the head to slide up a tapered handle and pressure-fit on. The heads will come off if they are pushed toward the butt of the handle. When the axe is used, the head is forced into place and seats tightly. The inspecting marshal should ensure that the head does indeed seat tightly and will not slip over the taper.<br /> #The haft cannot have any major cracks.<br /> #The haft cannot have any burrs or rough surfaces that can cut or give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release.<br /> <br /> ===Spears===<br /> #Spears may not be excessively long or heavy.<br /> #Spearheads must be firmly attached to the shaft of the spear. <br /> #The shaft cannot have any burrs or rough surfaces that can cut or give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release.<br /> #The shaft must be sound and without major cracks.<br /> <br /> ===Specialized Throwing Weapons===<br /> #Specialized throwing weapons are any weapons that have been designed with more than one impact surface to increase the chances of the weapon sticking in the target. Because they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, they must be judged on an individual basis. <br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | 2]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

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<p>Morat: /* Crossbow requirements */ fixing smart quotes</p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div class='rulesNumbering'&gt;<br /> ==General standards==<br /> #SCA archery is about using, making, and knowing about pre-17th century archery equipment.<br /> #You may be allowed to use modern-style equipment, if it meets these standards, but not all competitions have to allow modern-style equipment. The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge can set requirements for the type or authenticity of equipment, including costume, used in their competitions. [[Suggested period equipment standards]] are included as an appendix to these rules.<br /> #If you have a disability which means that you need some extra equipment, or equipment that is normally not allowed, so that you can participate, make sure the Target Archery Marshal knows about it.<br /> <br /> ==Equipment safety==<br /> # You have the ultimate responsibility for the proper care, inspection and safe use of your equipment, and for following these rules.<br /> # You must not use any equipment that you know is unsafe, or against the rules of the competition.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge, or any assisting Target Archery Marshals can inspect your equipment to make sure that it is safe and follows the Kingdom rules. If they find that your equipment is unsafe or doesn’t meet the rules, you can’t use it.<br /> #If you aren’t sure about the safety of your equipment, don’t use it. You can ask a Target Archery Marshal to inspect your equipment for you. They will try to find any safety issues, and let you know what to do about them. They’ll also let you know if the equipment doesn’t meet the rules.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal might not find all of the problems with your equipment, so their help doesn’t take away your responsibility for your own equipment.<br /> <br /> ==Bows==<br /> #Your bow can be made from any material, as long as it is safe to shoot. The competition rules can restrict what materials your bow can be made out of.<br /> #You can use any kind of bow, except a compound bow. Competition rules may restrict what kind of bow you can use.<br /> #The competition rules can let you have ranging or sight marks on the limbs or riser, but your bow can’t have adjustable or fixed sights. If it does have them, they need to be removed, or made so that you can’t use them. <br /> #Your bow can be of any draw weight that you can safely use. If a Target Archery Marshal sees that you can’t draw the bow safely, they can ask you to stop using the bow.<br /> #Your bow can’t have a modern spring or flipper rest, or plunger button. The competition may allow you to use simple rests, such as:<br /> #*one-piece plastic rests<br /> #*non-adjustable wire rests<br /> #*feather, bristle, or leather rests<br /> #*built-out shelves or rests<br /> #* the shelf in a cut-out window.<br /> #You can use period string release devices, such as a thumb ring. You can’t use modern string release aids, unless you have a disability that would stop you from participating without them. <br /> #You can’t use stabilisers or clickers, unless you have a disability that would stop you from participating without them. <br /> #If your bow has a cut-out riser (one that you can look through from the side, often found in take-down bows with metal risers), the openings need to be covered so that it looks more like medieval archery equipment.<br /> <br /> ==Crossbows==<br /> There are mundane laws that apply to the possession and use of crossbows for target archery activities (practices and competitions). A [[Crossbow legislation | summary of the laws and conditions of crossbow ownership and use in the SCA in Australian states and New Zealand]] is an appendix to these rules.<br /> <br /> #You may not be able to use your crossbow at all events, even if you have the appropriate permits and licenses.<br /> #If the event allows you to use crossbows, you must carry the applicable permits or licenses at all times while in possession of a crossbow, and show them if you are asked to.<br /> #In Australia, our insurance company only covers us for the use of crossbows on stationary targets, so even where groups and individuals hold all the proper mundane licenses and permits, we can’t use crossbows in target shoots involving moving targets.<br /> #In New Zealand, you don’t need a permit to have a crossbow, and you can use your crossbow with moving and stationary targets.<br /> <br /> ===Crossbow requirements===<br /> #You can't use a non-period center-shot trackless crossbow.<br /> #You can't use compound prods or break-cocking crossbows.<br /> #You can use a crossbow of any draw weight that is safe for you to use. If a Target Archery Marshal sees that you can’t draw the crossbow safely, or it is too powerful for the range or target, they can ask you to stop using it.<br /> #The prod of your crossbow can be made of any material, as long as it is safe to shoot. The competition rules can restrict what materials your bow can be made out of.<br /> #If your crossbow is made after October 2016 and the prod is made out of wood or metal, it should have some form of safety strap, sleeve, or other method to reduce the chance of someone being injured by a broken limb.<br /> #Your crossbow can have simple rear sights, but it can’t have front sights.<br /> #The stock of your crossbow can be of any material. The competition rules can restrict what materials your crossbow can be made out of.<br /> #If you have a modern stock with openings that can be seen through from the side, you need to cover or fill the openings, so that it looks more medieval. Openings that are used for gripping the stock don’t need to be covered.<br /> <br /> ==Strings==<br /> #Strings should be of the right length and strength for your bow type and weight. Your bowstring can be made of linen, silk, artificial sinew, or modern bowstring materials, as long as it is properly constructed.<br /> #You can’t use a string that has become knotted, or been repaired by knotting strands together. This doesn’t include strings that are designed to use knots, such as a bowyer’s knot.<br /> #You can attach a single nocking point using one or two locators to the string. It can be made of metal or tied on. <br /> #Your locators can’t be set in such a way that you can use them for sighting.<br /> #You can’t use peep sights or kisser buttons on the string.<br /> <br /> ==Arrows and Bolts==<br /> #The shafts of your arrows must be made of wood or bamboo-like materials.<br /> #You can have shafts made of a single wood or footed shafts.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge can choose whether to allow broadheads or other tips that could cause excessive damage to the targets.<br /> #The fletches of your arrows or bolts must be made from feathers or other pre-17th century fletching material. You can’t use plastic vanes, but you can use plasticised feathers.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the competition can allow arrow nocks, and caps, rings, or nocks for bolts made of any material, as long as they are securely attached.<br /> #Exemption: Children can use non-wood arrows with plastic vanes in practice and competition.<br /> #Exemption: If you are a new adult archer, until you can get your own wooden arrows, you can use non-wood arrows with plastic vanes in practices, but not in competitions.<br /> <br /> ==Quivers==<br /> #You can use any type of quiver, except one that attaches to the bow.<br /> <br /> ==Throwing weapons==<br /> There are mundane laws that apply to the possession and use of weapons designed for throwing for target activities (practices and competitions). Some weapons may be illegal to use or possess. A survey of relevant legislation that applies in each state and territory of Australia has not been done.<br /> <br /> You must investigate the relevant weapons legislation that applies, and abide by it.<br /> <br /> ===Knives===<br /> #Throwing knives should be of a size and weight that allows them to be thrown safely and easily.<br /> #The handle of the knife should be firmly attached.<br /> #The throwing surface should be free of burrs or protrusions that can cut or injure an unprotected hand upon release. <br /> <br /> ===Axes===<br /> #Axes should be of a size and weight that allows them to be thrown safely and easily.<br /> #The handles of all axes should be firmly attached.<br /> #Some axes are designed to allow the head to slide up a tapered handle and pressure-fit on. The heads will come off if they are pushed toward the butt of the handle. When the axe is used, the head is forced into place and seats tightly. The inspecting marshal should ensure that the head does indeed seat tightly and will not slip over the taper.<br /> #The haft cannot have any major cracks.<br /> #The haft cannot have any burrs or rough surfaces that can cut or give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release.<br /> <br /> ===Spears===<br /> #Spears may not be excessively long or heavy.<br /> #Spearheads must be firmly attached to the shaft of the spear. <br /> #The shaft cannot have any burrs or rough surfaces that can cut or give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release.<br /> #The shaft must be sound and without major cracks.<br /> <br /> ===Specialized Throwing Weapons===<br /> #Specialized throwing weapons are any weapons that have been designed with more than one impact surface to increase the chances of the weapon sticking in the target. Because they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, they must be judged on an individual basis. <br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | 2]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

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<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div class='rulesNumbering'&gt;<br /> ==General standards==<br /> #SCA archery is about using, making, and knowing about pre-17th century archery equipment.<br /> #You may be allowed to use modern-style equipment, if it meets these standards, but not all competitions have to allow modern-style equipment. The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge can set requirements for the type or authenticity of equipment, including costume, used in their competitions. [[Suggested period equipment standards]] are included as an appendix to these rules.<br /> #If you have a disability which means that you need some extra equipment, or equipment that is normally not allowed, so that you can participate, make sure the Target Archery Marshal knows about it.<br /> <br /> ==Equipment safety==<br /> # You have the ultimate responsibility for the proper care, inspection and safe use of your equipment, and for following these rules.<br /> # You must not use any equipment that you know is unsafe, or against the rules of the competition.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge, or any assisting Target Archery Marshals can inspect your equipment to make sure that it is safe and follows the Kingdom rules. If they find that your equipment is unsafe or doesn’t meet the rules, you can’t use it.<br /> #If you aren’t sure about the safety of your equipment, don’t use it. You can ask a Target Archery Marshal to inspect your equipment for you. They will try to find any safety issues, and let you know what to do about them. They’ll also let you know if the equipment doesn’t meet the rules.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal might not find all of the problems with your equipment, so their help doesn’t take away your responsibility for your own equipment.<br /> <br /> ==Bows==<br /> #Your bow can be made from any material, as long as it is safe to shoot. The competition rules can restrict what materials your bow can be made out of.<br /> #You can use any kind of bow, except a compound bow. Competition rules may restrict what kind of bow you can use.<br /> #The competition rules can let you have ranging or sight marks on the limbs or riser, but your bow can’t have adjustable or fixed sights. If it does have them, they need to be removed, or made so that you can’t use them. <br /> #Your bow can be of any draw weight that you can safely use. If a Target Archery Marshal sees that you can’t draw the bow safely, they can ask you to stop using the bow.<br /> #Your bow can’t have a modern spring or flipper rest, or plunger button. The competition may allow you to use simple rests, such as:<br /> #*one-piece plastic rests<br /> #*non-adjustable wire rests<br /> #*feather, bristle, or leather rests<br /> #*built-out shelves or rests<br /> #* the shelf in a cut-out window.<br /> #You can use period string release devices, such as a thumb ring. You can’t use modern string release aids, unless you have a disability that would stop you from participating without them. <br /> #You can’t use stabilisers or clickers, unless you have a disability that would stop you from participating without them. <br /> #If your bow has a cut-out riser (one that you can look through from the side, often found in take-down bows with metal risers), the openings need to be covered so that it looks more like medieval archery equipment.<br /> <br /> ==Crossbows==<br /> There are mundane laws that apply to the possession and use of crossbows for target archery activities (practices and competitions). A [[Crossbow legislation | summary of the laws and conditions of crossbow ownership and use in the SCA in Australian states and New Zealand]] is an appendix to these rules.<br /> <br /> #You may not be able to use your crossbow at all events, even if you have the appropriate permits and licenses.<br /> #If the event allows you to use crossbows, you must carry the applicable permits or licenses at all times while in possession of a crossbow, and show them if you are asked to.<br /> #In Australia, our insurance company only covers us for the use of crossbows on stationary targets, so even where groups and individuals hold all the proper mundane licenses and permits, we can’t use crossbows in target shoots involving moving targets.<br /> #In New Zealand, you don’t need a permit to have a crossbow, and you can use your crossbow with moving and stationary targets.<br /> <br /> ===Crossbow requirements===<br /> #You can’t use a non-period center-shot trackless crossbow.<br /> #You can’t use compound prods or break-cocking crossbows.<br /> #You can use a crossbow of any draw weight that is safe for you to use. If a Target Archery Marshal sees that you can’t draw the crossbow safely, or it is too powerful for the range or target, they can ask you to stop using it.<br /> #The prod of your crossbow can be made of any material, as long as it is safe to shoot. The competition rules can restrict what materials your bow can be made out of.<br /> #If your crossbow is made after October 2016 and the prod is made out of wood or metal, it should have some form of safety strap, sleeve, or other method to reduce the chance of someone being injured by a broken limb.<br /> #Your crossbow can have simple rear sights, but it can’t have front sights.<br /> #The stock of your crossbow can be of any material. The competition rules can restrict what materials your crossbow can be made out of.<br /> #If you have a modern stock with openings that can be seen through from the side, you need to cover or fill the openings, so that it looks more medieval. Openings that are used for gripping the stock don’t need to be covered.<br /> <br /> ==Strings==<br /> #Strings should be of the right length and strength for your bow type and weight. Your bowstring can be made of linen, silk, artificial sinew, or modern bowstring materials, as long as it is properly constructed.<br /> #You can’t use a string that has become knotted, or been repaired by knotting strands together. This doesn’t include strings that are designed to use knots, such as a bowyer’s knot.<br /> #You can attach a single nocking point using one or two locators to the string. It can be made of metal or tied on. <br /> #Your locators can’t be set in such a way that you can use them for sighting.<br /> #You can’t use peep sights or kisser buttons on the string.<br /> <br /> ==Arrows and Bolts==<br /> #The shafts of your arrows must be made of wood or bamboo-like materials.<br /> #You can have shafts made of a single wood or footed shafts.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge can choose whether to allow broadheads or other tips that could cause excessive damage to the targets.<br /> #The fletches of your arrows or bolts must be made from feathers or other pre-17th century fletching material. You can’t use plastic vanes, but you can use plasticised feathers.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the competition can allow arrow nocks, and caps, rings, or nocks for bolts made of any material, as long as they are securely attached.<br /> #Exemption: Children can use non-wood arrows with plastic vanes in practice and competition.<br /> #Exemption: If you are a new adult archer, until you can get your own wooden arrows, you can use non-wood arrows with plastic vanes in practices, but not in competitions.<br /> <br /> ==Quivers==<br /> #You can use any type of quiver, except one that attaches to the bow.<br /> <br /> ==Throwing weapons==<br /> There are mundane laws that apply to the possession and use of weapons designed for throwing for target activities (practices and competitions). Some weapons may be illegal to use or possess. A survey of relevant legislation that applies in each state and territory of Australia has not been done.<br /> <br /> You must investigate the relevant weapons legislation that applies, and abide by it.<br /> <br /> ===Knives===<br /> #Throwing knives should be of a size and weight that allows them to be thrown safely and easily.<br /> #The handle of the knife should be firmly attached.<br /> #The throwing surface should be free of burrs or protrusions that can cut or injure an unprotected hand upon release. <br /> <br /> ===Axes===<br /> #Axes should be of a size and weight that allows them to be thrown safely and easily.<br /> #The handles of all axes should be firmly attached.<br /> #Some axes are designed to allow the head to slide up a tapered handle and pressure-fit on. The heads will come off if they are pushed toward the butt of the handle. When the axe is used, the head is forced into place and seats tightly. The inspecting marshal should ensure that the head does indeed seat tightly and will not slip over the taper.<br /> #The haft cannot have any major cracks.<br /> #The haft cannot have any burrs or rough surfaces that can cut or give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release.<br /> <br /> ===Spears===<br /> #Spears may not be excessively long or heavy.<br /> #Spearheads must be firmly attached to the shaft of the spear. <br /> #The shaft cannot have any burrs or rough surfaces that can cut or give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release.<br /> #The shaft must be sound and without major cracks.<br /> <br /> ===Specialized Throwing Weapons===<br /> #Specialized throwing weapons are any weapons that have been designed with more than one impact surface to increase the chances of the weapon sticking in the target. Because they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, they must be judged on an individual basis. <br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | 2]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

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Morat http://rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Archery:Handbook&diff=206 2018-04-11T09:57:11Z

<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;strong&gt;Lochac Target Archery Handbook – Plain English Edition&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> This document is a version of the Society Target Archery rules, written in plain English, according to the New Zealand Government Style Guide for government agencies, and in line with plainenglish.gov in the US.<br /> <br /> Our archers and marshals shouldn't need a tertiary degree to understand the rules and how to participate.<br /> <br /> Put simply, plain English makes following the rules easier.<br /> <br /> Angele de Savigny<br /> Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery – Lochac.<br /> <br /> A pdf version of these rules can be downloaded [https://sca.org.nz/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Target_Archery_Rulebook&amp;action=pdfbook here]<br /> <br /> ==Chapters==<br /> # [[Basic Rules]]<br /> # [[Equipment standards]]<br /> # [[Range safety]]<br /> # [[Officers]]<br /> <br /> ==Appendices==<br /> # [[Suggested range dimensions]]<br /> # [[Suggested period equipment standards]]<br /> # [[Authorising as a Target Archery Marshal]]<br /> # [[Crossbow legislation]]<br /> <br /> ==[[Changes from 2012 rules]]==<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]</div>

Morat http://rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Archery:Authorising_as_a_Target_Archery_Marshal&diff=205 2018-04-11T09:55:01Z

<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div class='rulesNumbering'&gt;<br /> There is a process for becoming an authorised Target Archery Marshal<br /> <br /> #To become an authorised Target Archery Marshal:<br /> ##You need be a subscribing member of the SCA (or one of its affiliates) (not just an event member)<br /> ##You need to be over the age of 18 years<br /> ##You need to fill out the [http://lochac.sca.org/marshal/docs/Lochac-Authorisation-Form-Adult-2014.pdf authorisation form].<br /> ##Another authorised Target Archery Marshal must make sure that you can:<br /> ##*Demonstrate that you are familiar with current SCA and Lochac's target archery and thrown weapon conventions and rules<br /> ##*Demonstrate that you can set-up and safely run an archery shoot and thrown weapon activity.<br /> ##*Inspect equipment as required for safety and compliance with Lochac's rules<br /> ##The authorising Target Archery Marshal needs to send your paperwork to the Kingdom Lists Officer within three months of the authorisation taking place. Expired authorisation paperwork will not be processed<br /> ##A copy of your authorisation paperwork may be used instead of your authorisation card for up to three months from the date of the authorisation, while you wait for your card.<br /> #Your Target Archery Marshal authorisation (and any other Marshal authorisation you may hold) is only valid while you maintain your membership with the SCA (or one of its affiliates).<br /> #You must renew your authorisation at least every four years. <br /> ##If your authorisation has expired in the last 4 weeks, your authorisation can be renewed rather than needing to be done as a new authorisation.<br /> ##At the discretion of the marshal performing the renewal, your recent Target Archery Marshal activity can be counted as demonstrating marshalling ability; setting up and running a session purely for renewal purposes doens't need to happen.<br /> ##The authorising Target Archery Marshal needs be satisfied that you are aware of any changes which have happened in the rules since your last authorisation or renewal.<br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | Appendix3]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

Morat http://rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Archery:Crossbow_legislation&diff=204 2018-04-11T09:54:28Z

<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>This information is provided as the laws for possession and use of crossbows vary from state to state and between New Zealand and Australia.<br /> <br /> The following information is correct as of 13 February 2016.<br /> <br /> Archers wishing to use crossbows:<br /> *Need to know their state laws on possession and use of crossbows.<br /> *Must carry a copy of any required permits at all times, while in possession of, carrying or using, a crossbow.<br /> *Must check state laws on the possession and use of crossbows when traveling interstate.<br /> <br /> Regardless on the mundane legal ability to use crossbows, SCA Ltd’s insurance policy prohibits the use of crossbows on moving targets (including people), or while mounted, in all parts of Australia.<br /> <br /> ==Australia==<br /> <br /> ===Australian Capital Territory (ACT)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are a prohibited weapon under the Prohibited Weapons Act 1996 and Prohibited Weapons Regulations 1997, and a permit is required to own, possess or use a crossbow. Any individual without a permit may not have physical possession of, or use, a crossbow.<br /> <br /> An individual’s ability to acquire a permit to own or use a crossbow in the Australian Capital Territory is entirely independent of membership or participation in the SCA.<br /> <br /> The requirements for a permit mean the applicant must be a member of one of five approved archery clubs:<br /> *Canberra Archery Club Incorporated<br /> *Canberra Bowhunters Club Incorporated<br /> *Capital Field Archers<br /> *Tuggeranong Archery Club Incorporated<br /> *Weston Valley Archery Club Incorporated.<br /> <br /> The SCA is not an approved club in its own right.<br /> <br /> Crossbows may only be used for the purpose of participating in competitions conducted by or in association with one of those clubs, so SCA events involving the use of crossbows will need to be done in association with one of them. This already happens with target archery events in ACT.<br /> <br /> You must be the age of 18 years or older to own a crossbow, you must be 16 years or older to use a crossbow.<br /> <br /> An individual may apply to the Australian Federal Police for a permit to use, carry or have possession of a crossbow.<br /> <br /> At this stage we believe that ACT does NOT recognise permits from other states. Members who hold a crossbow permit from another state, but not ACT may not bring crossbows into ACT, nor transit through ACT with a crossbow in their possession. (13 Feb 2016 – Currently checking whether this includes connecting flights)<br /> <br /> ===New South Wales (NSW)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are prohibited weapons under the Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 and the Weapons Prohibition Regulation 2009.<br /> <br /> An individual’s ability to acquire a permit to own or use a crossbow in New South Wales is entirely independent of membership or participation in the SCA.<br /> <br /> Historical re-enactment purposes is NOT a legitimate reason for owning a crossbow in New South Wales. Unless SCA Ltd becomes an affiliated with Archery Australia or its regional governing body in New South Wales, membership with SCA Ltd does NOT qualify our members to apply for a permit to own or use crossbows for sporting purposes. Membership with SCA Ltd also does NOT qualify our members to apply for a permit to own a crossbow as a collector in New South Wales.<br /> <br /> New South Wales does NOT recognise permits from other states. Members who hold a crossbow permit from another state, but not NSW, may not bring crossbows into NSW, nor transit through New South Wales with a crossbow in their possession. (13 Feb 2016 – Currently checking whether this includes connecting flights)<br /> <br /> A Prohibited Weapons Re-enactment Event Permit specifically states that sporting or collector permit holders cannot use the weapon at an event, only display it, so is not suitable for our purposes.<br /> <br /> ===Northern Territory (NT)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are controlled weapons under the Weapons Control Act.<br /> <br /> No licence or other authority is required to possess and use crossbows in the Northern Territory. However, a person under 18 years of age must not possess, carry or use a crossbow.<br /> <br /> If SCA activities are planned for a public place (or at a school) please notify the Firearms Policy &amp; Records Unit in advance so that Police are aware of the event. By doing this the reasonable &amp; lawful excuse provisions will have been pre-established, which should prevent any response on the day.<br /> <br /> Lawful excuse includes sport and recreation, and legitimate collection, display and exhibition.<br /> <br /> ===Queensland (QLD)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are regulated weapon under the Weapons Act 1990.<br /> <br /> Ownership of a crossbow requires a Category M licence. Physical possession and use of crossbows requires a licence, unless the person is under the supervision of a licence holder.<br /> <br /> The SCA Ltd is recognised by Queensland Police as an approved organisation for the purposes of crossbow licences.<br /> <br /> The police will recognise interstate licences if the person who owns the crossbow is not a resident of Queensland. If they move permanently to Queensland, they will have apply for a Queensland licence.<br /> <br /> Crossbows can only be shot on an approved range. Any event that wishes to have crossbow shooting will need to apply for an approved range status. This can be either permanent or temporary (which is useful for war events). This is a complex process and requires the site to be visited by the weapons bureau to check the safety of the site. The application must include a letter from the local council that they have no objection to the site being used.<br /> <br /> Individuals who do not have a licence may use crossbows at an approved range, if they provide the range officer with photographic identification, and sign and date a form providing name, date of birth and residential address, declaring that the person is a licensee or not an excluded person.<br /> <br /> Minors who are at least 11 years of age may hold and use a crossbow under the direct supervision a range office, or their parent, guardian or person acting as parent or guardian if licensed.<br /> <br /> ===South Australia (SA)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are a prohibited weapon under the Summary Offences Act 1953.<br /> <br /> Possession and use of crossbows requires an individual to be participating in a lawful and recognised form of recreation or sport that reasonably requires the use or possession of the weapon. Fortunately, target archery in the SCA is a legitimate form of recreation.<br /> <br /> Crossbows cannot be supplied to any person under 18 years of age.<br /> <br /> ===Tasmania (TAS)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are a restricted weapon under the Police Offences Act 1935.<br /> <br /> A person may not use, carry or have possession of a crossbow unless they are authorised in writing by the Commissioner of Police to do so.<br /> <br /> For sport and target shooting, you must be a current member of an approved shooting organisation that conducts competitions or activities involving crossbows. To collect, show and exhibit crossbows, you must belong to a bona fide club and show paperwork relating to same when seeking authorisation.<br /> <br /> 13 Feb 2016 – we are currently investigating whether the SCA Ltd can be an approved shooting organisation or is a bona fide club for collection and exhibition purposes.<br /> <br /> Currently, an individual’s ability to acquire a permit to own or use a crossbow in Tasmania is entirely independent of membership or participation in the SCA.<br /> <br /> At this stage we believe that Tasmania does NOT recognise permits from other states. Members who hold a crossbow permit from another state, but not Tasmania, may not bring crossbows into Tasmania.<br /> <br /> ===Victoria (VIC)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are a prohibited weapon under the Control of Weapons Act 2000.<br /> <br /> Historical re-enactment purposes is NOT a legitimate reason for owning a crossbow in Victoria. Unless SCA Ltd becomes an affiliated with Archery Australia or its regional governing body in Victoria, membership with SCA Ltd does NOT qualify our members to own or use crossbows for sporting purposes. Membership with SCA Ltd also does NOT qualify our members to own a crossbow as a collector in Victoria.<br /> <br /> Victoria does NOT recognise permits from other states. Members who hold a crossbow permit from another state, but not Victoria, may not bring crossbows into Victoria, nor transit through Victoria with a crossbow in their possession. (13 Feb 2016 – Currently checking whether this includes connecting flights)<br /> <br /> ===Western Australia (WA)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are a prohibited weapon under the Weapons Regulations 1999.<br /> <br /> Possession and use of crossbows is prohibited within Western Australia unless you have a notice in writing from the Minister for Police stating you are an Exempt Arbalest.<br /> <br /> To obtain this notice you needed to have been a member of Archery Australia (Inc) and possessed a crossbow for the purposes of taking part in crossbow events or competitions before 1 July 2011.<br /> <br /> Essentially, no new permits will be issued for Exempt Arbalests in Western Australia.<br /> <br /> A person without an exemption may not use a crossbow, even under supervision of an Exempt Arbalest.<br /> <br /> At this stage we believe that Western Australia does NOT recognise permits from other states. Members who hold a crossbow permit from another state, but not Western Australia, may not bring crossbows into Western Australia.<br /> <br /> ==New Zealand==<br /> <br /> Crossbows and other bows and arrows are offensive weapons under the Crimes Act 1961. Bow and arrows should only be carried or used for a lawful, proper and sufficient purpose, for example archery competition, practice or hunting.<br /> <br /> http://www.police.govt.nz/faq/what-are-the-rules-relating-to-crossbows<br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | Appendix4]]</div>

Morat http://rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Archery:Crossbow_legislation&diff=203 2018-04-11T09:48:41Z

<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>This information is provided as the laws for possession and use of crossbows vary from state to state and between New Zealand and Australia.<br /> <br /> The following information is correct as of 13 February 2016.<br /> <br /> Archers wishing to use crossbows:<br /> *Need to know their state laws on possession and use of crossbows.<br /> *Must carry a copy of any required permits at all times, while in possession of, carrying or using, a crossbow.<br /> *Must check state laws on the possession and use of crossbows when traveling interstate.<br /> <br /> Regardless on the mundane legal ability to use crossbows, SCA Ltd’s insurance policy prohibits the use of crossbows on moving targets (including people), or while mounted, in all parts of Australia.<br /> <br /> ==Australia==<br /> <br /> ===Australian Capital Territory (ACT)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are a prohibited weapon under the Prohibited Weapons Act 1996 and Prohibited Weapons Regulations 1997, and a permit is required to own, possess or use a crossbow. Any individual without a permit may not have physical possession of, or use, a crossbow.<br /> <br /> An individual’s ability to acquire a permit to own or use a crossbow in the Australian Capital Territory is entirely independent of membership or participation in the SCA.<br /> <br /> The requirements for a permit mean the applicant must be a member of one of five approved archery clubs:<br /> *Canberra Archery Club Incorporated<br /> *Canberra Bowhunters Club Incorporated<br /> *Capital Field Archers<br /> *Tuggeranong Archery Club Incorporated<br /> *Weston Valley Archery Club Incorporated.<br /> <br /> The SCA is not an approved club in its own right.<br /> <br /> Crossbows may only be used for the purpose of participating in competitions conducted by or in association with one of those clubs, so SCA events involving the use of crossbows will need to be done in association with one of them. This already happens with target archery events in ACT.<br /> <br /> You must be the age of 18 years or older to own a crossbow, you must be 16 years or older to use a crossbow.<br /> <br /> An individual may apply to the Australian Federal Police for a permit to use, carry or have possession of a crossbow.<br /> <br /> At this stage we believe that ACT does NOT recognise permits from other states. Members who hold a crossbow permit from another state, but not ACT may not bring crossbows into ACT, nor transit through ACT with a crossbow in their possession. (13 Feb 2016 – Currently checking whether this includes connecting flights)<br /> <br /> ===New South Wales (NSW)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are prohibited weapons under the Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 and the Weapons Prohibition Regulation 2009.<br /> <br /> An individual’s ability to acquire a permit to own or use a crossbow in New South Wales is entirely independent of membership or participation in the SCA.<br /> <br /> Historical re-enactment purposes is NOT a legitimate reason for owning a crossbow in New South Wales. Unless SCA Ltd becomes an affiliated with Archery Australia or its regional governing body in New South Wales, membership with SCA Ltd does NOT qualify our members to apply for a permit to own or use crossbows for sporting purposes. Membership with SCA Ltd also does NOT qualify our members to apply for a permit to own a crossbow as a collector in New South Wales.<br /> <br /> New South Wales does NOT recognise permits from other states. Members who hold a crossbow permit from another state, but not NSW, may not bring crossbows into NSW, nor transit through New South Wales with a crossbow in their possession. (13 Feb 2016 – Currently checking whether this includes connecting flights)<br /> <br /> A Prohibited Weapons Re-enactment Event Permit specifically states that sporting or collector permit holders cannot use the weapon at an event, only display it, so is not suitable for our purposes.<br /> <br /> ===Northern Territory (NT)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are controlled weapons under the Weapons Control Act.<br /> <br /> No licence or other authority is required to possess and use crossbows in the Northern Territory. However, a person under 18 years of age must not possess, carry or use a crossbow.<br /> <br /> If SCA activities are planned for a public place (or at a school) please notify the Firearms Policy &amp; Records Unit in advance so that Police are aware of the event. By doing this the reasonable &amp; lawful excuse provisions will have been pre-established, which should prevent any response on the day.<br /> <br /> Lawful excuse includes sport and recreation, and legitimate collection, display and exhibition.<br /> <br /> ===Queensland (QLD)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are regulated weapon under the Weapons Act 1990.<br /> <br /> Ownership of a crossbow requires a Category M licence. Physical possession and use of crossbows requires a licence, unless the person is under the supervision of a licence holder.<br /> <br /> The SCA Ltd is recognised by Queensland Police as an approved organisation for the purposes of crossbow licences.<br /> <br /> The police will recognise interstate licences if the person who owns the crossbow is not a resident of Queensland. If they move permanently to Queensland, they will have apply for a Queensland licence.<br /> <br /> Crossbows can only be shot on an approved range. Any event that wishes to have crossbow shooting will need to apply for an approved range status. This can be either permanent or temporary (which is useful for war events). This is a complex process and requires the site to be visited by the weapons bureau to check the safety of the site. The application must include a letter from the local council that they have no objection to the site being used.<br /> <br /> Individuals who do not have a licence may use crossbows at an approved range, if they provide the range officer with photographic identification, and sign and date a form providing name, date of birth and residential address, declaring that the person is a licensee or not an excluded person.<br /> <br /> Minors who are at least 11 years of age may hold and use a crossbow under the direct supervision a range office, or their parent, guardian or person acting as parent or guardian if licensed.<br /> <br /> ===South Australia (SA)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are a prohibited weapon under the Summary Offences Act 1953.<br /> <br /> Possession and use of crossbows requires an individual to be participating in a lawful and recognised form of recreation or sport that reasonably requires the use or possession of the weapon. Fortunately, target archery in the SCA is a legitimate form of recreation.<br /> <br /> Crossbows cannot be supplied to any person under 18 years of age.<br /> <br /> ===Tasmania (TAS)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are a restricted weapon under the Police Offences Act 1935.<br /> <br /> A person may not use, carry or have possession of a crossbow unless they are authorised in writing by the Commissioner of Police to do so.<br /> <br /> For sport and target shooting, you must be a current member of an approved shooting organisation that conducts competitions or activities involving crossbows. To collect, show and exhibit crossbows, you must belong to a bona fide club and show paperwork relating to same when seeking authorisation.<br /> <br /> 13 Feb 2016 – we are currently investigating whether the SCA Ltd can be an approved shooting organisation or is a bona fide club for collection and exhibition purposes.<br /> <br /> Currently, an individual’s ability to acquire a permit to own or use a crossbow in Tasmania is entirely independent of membership or participation in the SCA.<br /> <br /> At this stage we believe that Tasmania does NOT recognise permits from other states. Members who hold a crossbow permit from another state, but not Tasmania, may not bring crossbows into Tasmania.<br /> <br /> ===Victoria (VIC)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are a prohibited weapon under the Control of Weapons Act 2000.<br /> <br /> Historical re-enactment purposes is NOT a legitimate reason for owning a crossbow in Victoria. Unless SCA Ltd becomes an affiliated with Archery Australia or its regional governing body in Victoria, membership with SCA Ltd does NOT qualify our members to own or use crossbows for sporting purposes. Membership with SCA Ltd also does NOT qualify our members to own a crossbow as a collector in Victoria.<br /> <br /> Victoria does NOT recognise permits from other states. Members who hold a crossbow permit from another state, but not Victoria, may not bring crossbows into Victoria, nor transit through Victoria with a crossbow in their possession. (13 Feb 2016 – Currently checking whether this includes connecting flights)<br /> <br /> ===Western Australia (WA)===<br /> <br /> Crossbows are a prohibited weapon under the Weapons Regulations 1999.<br /> <br /> Possession and use of crossbows is prohibited within Western Australia unless you have a notice in writing from the Minister for Police stating you are an Exempt Arbalest.<br /> <br /> To obtain this notice you needed to have been a member of Archery Australia (Inc) and possessed a crossbow for the purposes of taking part in crossbow events or competitions before 1 July 2011.<br /> <br /> Essentially, no new permits will be issued for Exempt Arbalests in Western Australia.<br /> <br /> A person without an exemption may not use a crossbow, even under supervision of an Exempt Arbalest.<br /> <br /> At this stage we believe that Western Australia does NOT recognise permits from other states. Members who hold a crossbow permit from another state, but not Western Australia, may not bring crossbows into Western Australia.<br /> <br /> ==New Zealand==<br /> <br /> Crossbows and other bows and arrows are offensive weapons under the Crimes Act 1961. Bow and arrows should only be carried or used for a lawful, proper and sufficient purpose, for example archery competition, practice or hunting.<br /> <br /> http://www.police.govt.nz/faq/what-are-the-rules-relating-to-crossbows<br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | Appendix 4]]</div>

Morat http://rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Archery:Authorising_as_a_Target_Archery_Marshal&diff=202 2018-04-11T09:47:40Z

<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div class='rulesNumbering'&gt;<br /> There is a process for becoming an authorised Target Archery Marshal<br /> <br /> #To become an authorised Target Archery Marshal:<br /> ##You need be a subscribing member of the SCA (or one of its affiliates) (not just an event member)<br /> ##You need to be over the age of 18 years<br /> ##You need to fill out the [http://lochac.sca.org/marshal/docs/Lochac-Authorisation-Form-Adult-2014.pdf authorisation form].<br /> ##Another authorised Target Archery Marshal must make sure that you can:<br /> ##*Demonstrate that you are familiar with current SCA and Lochac's target archery and thrown weapon conventions and rules<br /> ##*Demonstrate that you can set-up and safely run an archery shoot and thrown weapon activity.<br /> ##*Inspect equipment as required for safety and compliance with Lochac's rules<br /> ##The authorising Target Archery Marshal needs to send your paperwork to the Kingdom Lists Officer within three months of the authorisation taking place. Expired authorisation paperwork will not be processed<br /> ##A copy of your authorisation paperwork may be used instead of your authorisation card for up to three months from the date of the authorisation, while you wait for your card.<br /> #Your Target Archery Marshal authorisation (and any other Marshal authorisation you may hold) is only valid while you maintain your membership with the SCA (or one of its affiliates).<br /> #You must renew your authorisation at least every four years. <br /> ##If your authorisation has expired in the last 4 weeks, your authorisation can be renewed rather than needing to be done as a new authorisation.<br /> ##At the discretion of the marshal performing the renewal, your recent Target Archery Marshal activity can be counted as demonstrating marshalling ability; setting up and running a session purely for renewal purposes doens't need to happen.<br /> ##The authorising Target Archery Marshal needs be satisfied that you are aware of any changes which have happened in the rules since your last authorisation or renewal.<br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | appendix 3]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

Morat http://rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Archery:Suggested_period_equipment_standards&diff=201 2018-04-11T09:45:38Z

<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div class='rulesNumbering'&gt;<br /> The [http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/t_archery/target_archery_rules.pdf Society Target Archery Marshal's Handbook (October 2016)] includes an appendix of standards for “period” equipment. They are included here in Plain English.<br /> <br /> These are not hard and fast rules, and the Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the competition can set their own requirements for period equipment, including costume.<br /> <br /> ==General standards==<br /> If the style and construction of your bow can be documented to pre-17th century, then it can be defined as period bow. Bows which don’t meet these requirements can still shoot in the open division of a competition, if available.<br /> <br /> If you want to use uncommon equipment, you should bring documentation to support its use. The Target Archery Marshal-in-Charge has the final say, unless the Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery or their designated duty is present. If approval is given, we recommend that you get it in writing and keep it with your documentation and the equipment for future reference.<br /> <br /> Your bow may not have to conform to your persona or costume. Marshals running period competitions can have stricter equipment requirements, such as asking your costume to match your equipment.<br /> <br /> Modern materials such as plastics, or synthetic glues, finishes, fibers (strings) or artificial sinew, etc. are allowed, as long as they don’t give you an unfair advantage in performance over period materials. Composite bows (of different woods or backed with sinew or rawhide, etc.) are allowed. Whatever the bow is made of, it must look like a period bow. <br /> <br /> ==Hand bows==<br /> #Your bow shouldn't have any modern features, such as full or partial center-cut handles or built-in shelves. Many modern longbows have some center-cut on their handle part (riser in a recurve), which means the bow doesn’t qualify as a period bow. Hand bows with grips narrower than the limbs are not considered to be center-cut.<br /> #Your bow shouldn't have anything added solely for sighting/aiming.<br /> #Your bow shouldn't have modern-style attachable arrow rests. However, you can use a protruding rest made from layers of leather, or other period material, added to the handle. <br /> #You can use simple modern metal nocking points or tied on string or other documented period-style nocking point. Some competitions may not allow any form of arrow rest or nocking point.<br /> #You can use any period-style release appropriate for your bow, e.g. a thumb ring for an Eastern-style bow, but you aren’t required to do so. <br /> <br /> ==Crossbows==<br /> To qualify as a period crossbow:<br /> #The stock should be made of wood<br /> #The lock and release mechanism should be documentable to pre-17th century. The mechanism should be made of any suitable material.<br /> #The prod can be made of any material<br /> #Strings can be made of any material, except metal.<br /> #Whatever the materials, the crossbow must look like a period crossbow. <br /> #Your crossbow can be shot from any position. However, you can only hold your crossbow in your hands, not resting on a sandbag, or similar, unless the rules of a competition specifically allow the use of period-style shooting benches, rests, or similar.<br /> #Slings shouldn't be used for shooting, but can be used to carry the crossbow.<br /> <br /> ==Arrows and bolts==<br /> #Some period arrowheads can cause excessive damage to the target or backstop, so you may not be allowed to use them. Check with the owner of the target.<br /> #Nocks can be either self or reinforced self, or period-style insert nocks. They should be of materials that are similar in appearance to period materials, and also similar in style. <br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Appendix]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | Appendix2]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

Morat http://rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Archery:Suggested_range_dimensions&diff=200 2018-04-11T09:44:51Z

<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div class='rulesNumbering'&gt;<br /> These are suggested dimensions for the range and safety zones for target and specialty competitions. They are general guidelines. The actual sizes can vary, depending on terrain, the archers, and other conditions. It is better to err on the side of safety with too much space than not enough. <br /> <br /> ==Target Shoots == <br /> #We recommend that the safety zone behind the farthest target extends at least 40 yards (36.5m) back, or for half the distance from the line to the farthest target, whichever is greater. <br /> #For shoots of 50 yards (45.7m) or less, the safety zone to the sides of the shooting line and targets should extend outward at a 30- to 45-degree angle from both ends of the shooting line to a line even with the furthest target, and continue straight back from there.<br /> #For shoots of over 50 yards (45.7m), the safety zone to the sides of the shooting line and targets should extend outward at a 30- to 45-degree angle from both ends of the shooting line to a line 50 yards (45.7m) away or one-quarter the distance to the far end of the safety zone, whichever is greater, and continue straight back from there. <br /> <br /> ==Specialty Shoots== <br /> #For clout shoots, we recommend that the safety zone extends beyond the target for at least half the target distance, and to each side for at least one-fifth the target distance. We recommend that the Target Archery Marshal arrange for any archers who are not familiar with clout shooting to practice in advance. They should start with their bows aimed at a low angle and work their way up to help prevent overshooting the safety zone.<br /> #For flight shoots, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least 300 yards (274.3m), or the maximum range of the heaviest bow allowed. We don’t recommend holding a flight shoot if space is limited.<br /> #For roving courses, we recommend that the safety zone distance be at least one and one-half times the distance to the target. Include special consideration for the angles and distances required for the other targets in the course. Don’t place targets within line of sight with another target.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Appendix]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | Appendix1]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

Morat http://rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Archery:Handbook&diff=199 2018-04-11T09:42:33Z

<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;strong&gt;Lochac Target Archery Handbook – Plain English Edition&lt;/strong&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> This document is a version of the Society Target Archery rules, written in plain English, according to the New Zealand Government Style Guide for government agencies, and in line with plainenglish.gov in the US.<br /> <br /> Our archers and marshals shouldn't need a tertiary degree to understand the rules and how to participate.<br /> <br /> Put simply, plain English makes following the rules easier.<br /> <br /> Angele de Savigny<br /> Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery – Lochac.<br /> <br /> A pdf version of these rules can be downloaded [https://sca.org.nz/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Target_Archery_Rulebook&amp;action=pdfbook here]<br /> <br /> ==Chapters==<br /> # [[Basic Rules]]<br /> # [[Equipment standards]]<br /> # [[Range safety]]<br /> # [[Officers]]<br /> <br /> ==Appendices==<br /> # [[Suggested range dimensions]]<br /> # [[Suggested period equipment standards]]<br /> # [[Authorising as a Target Archery Marshal]]<br /> # [[Crossbow legislation]]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]</div>

Morat http://rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Archery:Authorising_as_a_Target_Archery_Marshal&diff=198 2018-04-11T09:41:58Z

<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>#To become an authorised Target Archery Marshal:<br /> ##You need be a subscribing member of the SCA (or one of its affiliates) (not just an event member)<br /> ##You need to be over the age of 18 years<br /> ##You need to fill out the [http://lochac.sca.org/marshal/docs/Lochac-Authorisation-Form-Adult-2014.pdf authorisation form].<br /> ##Another authorised Target Archery Marshal must make sure that you can:<br /> ##*Demonstrate that you are familiar with current SCA and Lochac's target archery and thrown weapon conventions and rules<br /> ##*Demonstrate that you can set-up and safely run an archery shoot and thrown weapon activity.<br /> ##*Inspect equipment as required for safety and compliance with Lochac's rules<br /> ##The authorising Target Archery Marshal needs to send your paperwork to the Kingdom Lists Officer within three months of the authorisation taking place. Expired authorisation paperwork will not be processed<br /> ##A copy of your authorisation paperwork may be used instead of your authorisation card for up to three months from the date of the authorisation, while you wait for your card.<br /> #Your Target Archery Marshal authorisation (and any other Marshal authorisation you may hold) is only valid while you maintain your membership with the SCA (or one of its affiliates).<br /> #You must renew your authorisation at least every four years. <br /> ##If your authorisation has expired in the last 4 weeks, your authorisation can be renewed rather than needing to be done as a new authorisation.<br /> ##At the discretion of the marshal performing the renewal, your recent Target Archery Marshal activity can be counted as demonstrating marshalling ability; setting up and running a session purely for renewal purposes doens't need to happen.<br /> ##The authorising Target Archery Marshal needs be satisfied that you are aware of any changes which have happened in the rules since your last authorisation or renewal.<br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | appendix 4]]</div>

Morat http://rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Archery:Officers&diff=197 2018-04-11T09:40:42Z

<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div class='rulesNumbering'&gt;<br /> ==General structure==<br /> Target archery is a martial activity which comes under the authority of the Earl Marshal.<br /> <br /> <br /> ==Kingdom Earl Marshal==<br /> The Earl Marshal is a Greater Kingdom Officer, the Head of the Marshallate in Lochac, and is responsible for:<br /> *Development of the new combat standards of the Kingdom as required.<br /> *Encouraging the development of chivalry on the field.<br /> *Maintenance, publication and enforcement of the Kingdom standards for construction and use of weapons and armour.<br /> <br /> The Earl Marshal can appoint a deputy in the area of archery and thrown weapons, or they may keep this role as part of their own.<br /> <br /> ==Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery==<br /> The Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery is a Lesser Kingdom Officer who acts on behalf of the Earl Marshal on matters relating to target and combat archery, and thrown weapons.<br /> <br /> They are sometimes called the Kingdom Archery Marshal, or even the Deputy for Light Combat<br /> <br /> The normal term of office is two years, but this term can be extended to a maximum of four years in exceptional circumstances.<br /> <br /> ===Responsibilities===<br /> The Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery is responsible for:<br /> *encouraging the development of combat standards and chivalry on the field in all actions involving archery and other projectile weapons, in co-operation with the Marshallate;<br /> *maintaining and enforcing the Kingdom standards for construction and use of projectile weapons and armour for archers and other plumed combatants;<br /> *setting, maintaining and enforcing safety standards;<br /> *making regulations and information concerning target and combat archery available;<br /> *warranting the Captain of Archers for each group;<br /> *reporting as required by the Crown and the Earl Marshal.<br /> *reporting quarterly to the Society Archery Marshal.<br /> <br /> ===Requirements===<br /> The Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery is required to:<br /> *have sound knowledge and experience of target and combat archery, as well as thrown weapons;<br /> *meet the requirements for holding a Lesser Kingdom Office as recorded in [http://lochac.sca.org/laws Lochac Kingdom Law]<br /> <br /> ==Captain of Archers==<br /> The Captain of Archers is responsible for the administration of archery and thrown weapons in your group. They are not necessarily required to organise archery and thrown weapon activities for any specific event as that is the responsibility of the Target Archery Marshal-in-Charge for the event, who is appointed by the event steward.<br /> <br /> A group doesn't need to have a Captain of Archers, but will need an authorised Target Archery Marshal to do target archery or thrown weapon activities. If your group doesn't have a Captain of Archers, event reports should be sent to the group’s Knight Marshal, or Seneschal if there is no group Marshal.<br /> <br /> The normal term of office is two years, but this term can be extended in exceptional circumstances.<br /> The appointment process is the same as for any other group officer as recorded in the [http://lochac.sca.org/seneschal/docs/LochacOfficersProceduresManual20082015.pdf Kingdom of Lochac Procedures Manual] <br /> <br /> ===Responsibilities===<br /> If you are the Captain of Archers, you are responsible for: <br /> *being the main point of contact for the archers or throwers in your region of Lochac<br /> *maintaining communication with the Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery and reporting quarterly on archery and thrown weapon activities in your region, including being signed up to the [http://lochac.sca.org/mailman/listinfo/archers archers@lochac.sca.org mailing list]<br /> *spreading information regarding target archery and thrown weapon activities in your region by reporting to the group Marshal, Seneschal and the Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery as required<br /> *organising and encouraging target archery and thrown weapon activities in you region<br /> *advising on Lochac's current safety standards<br /> *and encouraging the study of period archery and thrown weapon styles and equipment.<br /> <br /> ===Requirements===<br /> If you want to be your group's Captain of Archers, you need to:<br /> *meet the requirements for holding a Group Office as recorded in [http://lochac.sca.org/laws Lochac Kingdom Law]<br /> *and have sound knowledge of target archery and thrown weapons – you don't have to be an authourised Target Archery Marshal, but this will definitely help in your application.<br /> <br /> ==Target Archery Marshal==<br /> ===General===<br /> #You need to have an authorised Target Archery Marshal to set up and run target archery and thrown weapon activities. If you don't have one on the range, no archery or and thrown weapon activities can happen.<br /> #If there is more than one Target Archery Marshal at the shoot, one needs to be designated as the Target Archery Marshal-in-Charge. <br /> #If there are any disagreements, the Target Archery Marshal-in-Charge has complete control over resolving the problem. You can appeal to the Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery, Kingdom Earl Marshal or the Crown, according to the Kingdom’s and the SCA’s laws and policies.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-Charge can ask for help from other Target Archery Marshals, but still has the overall responsibility for safely setting up, running the shoot, and cleaning up.<br /> <br /> ===Responsibilities===<br /> #If you are acting as a Target Archery Marshal, you need to make sure that all the archers know and follow mundane law, and Lochac's target archery rules. You can explain these rules verbally, or ask the archers to read them.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-Charge and the assisting Marshals have the authority to inspect all equipment for safety and compliance with Kingdom rules.<br /> #If you are the Target Archery Marshal-in-Charge at an event, you must report any archery-related injuries that need professional medical treatment to the Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery , and any others required by [http://chirurgeon.lochac.sca.org/documents/ Kingdom policy]. You must also report any potentially dangerous circumstances or near-miss incidents, even if there was no injury. <br /> <br /> <br /> ===Requirements===<br /> To be an authorised Target Archery Marshal, you need to:<br /> #Complete the authorisation process [[Authorising as a Target Archery Marshal]]<br /> #You need to keep yourself informed of any changes to the Target Archery Rules for Lochac.<br /> #You need to maintain your membership with the SCA (SCA Ltd, SCANZ, SCA Inc, or any of its affiliates)<br /> <br /> ==Reporting==<br /> ===Quarterly reports===<br /> ====Society Reports====<br /> The Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery reports quarterly to the Society Archery Marshal on the last day of February, May, August, and November. A copy of the report as sent to the Kingdom Earl Marshal is sufficient.<br /> ====Kingdom reports====<br /> The Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery reports quarterly to the Earl Marshal and Crown on the last day of February, May, August, and November.<br /> Reports should include:<br /> *Deputy Earl Marshal for Archery details:<br /> **SCA and mundane name<br /> **Contact details – email etc<br /> **Membership number and expiry date<br /> **Start date of term in office<br /> *Overview of archery and thrown weapon activities in the kingdom<br /> **Combat archery specific matters<br /> **Target archery specific matters<br /> **Thrown weapon specific matters<br /> *Any other issues<br /> *List of groups which have reported<br /> *Experiments or research<br /> *Recommendations – people for awards or just to bring people to the Earl Marshal’s attention.<br /> *Questions – does anything need clarifying?<br /> *Suggestions – possible changes to rules.<br /> <br /> ====Group reports====<br /> Captains of Archers of Baronies and Shires report quarterly, on the 15th of February, May, August, and November.<br /> <br /> Captains of Archers of Colleges and Cantons report quarterly to your supporting group, on the 15th of January, April, July and October.<br /> <br /> Report should include:<br /> *Your details:<br /> **SCA name;<br /> **Mundane name;<br /> **Contact details: Email, phone number, mailing address, other ways to contact you (Skype etc);<br /> **The date you have held office since; <br /> **Membership number and expiry date.<br /> *Target archery information<br /> **Are target archery activities happening in your group?<br /> **Competitions, practices etc<br /> **How many participants?<br /> **Are there any issues?<br /> **Do you have any queries around rules?<br /> **Do you have any suggestions for novelty shoots?<br /> **How many Target Archery Marshals are there in the group? Is there a good geographical spread so that people can do archery in their part of your group’s area?<br /> *Combat archery information (you might need to collect this information from the Group Marshal)<br /> **Are combat archery activities happening?<br /> **Are there any issues?<br /> **Do you have any queries around rules?<br /> **Do you have any suggestions for combat archer games?<br /> **Special request: How many ramin combat arrows are still in use by participants, and how many shafts remain to be turned into combat arrows? Please include updated numbers in each report, we are hoping to track the decline.<br /> *Anything else you would like to include - event reports, recommendations for awards, etc<br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | 4]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

Morat http://rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Archery:Range_safety&diff=196 2018-04-11T09:39:48Z

<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div class='rulesNumbering'&gt;<br /> ==Range Set-Up== <br /> [[Suggested range dimensions]] are included as an appendix to these rules.<br /> #Mark out the range and a safety zone clearly. You can do this with ropes, poles, signs, tapes, or similar. <br /> #Based on the kind of shoot you are running, and the strength of the equipment being used, you must have a safety zone behind and to the sides of the shooting line and targets that is big enough to prevent any injuries to bystanders, or damage to property. Make sure that it’s free of traffic, campsites, list fields, parking areas, or other hazards.<br /> #The safety zone can be smaller if there is a hill, permanent backstop, archery netting, or something similar that will stop stray arrows. <br /> #Block any roads or paths within the safety zone or range when the range is being used.<br /> #Make sure the shooting line is clearly marked, but people shouldn’t be able to trip over it.<br /> <br /> ==Range Protocols==<br /> #You must give a briefing on safety and the competition rules before you let shooting begin. Make sure that the archers understand:<br /> #* Who is the Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the shoot (and who are their assistants)<br /> #* The [[Basic Rules]] that all participants should know<br /> #* How you will tell people when they are allowed to shoot and when to stop – e.g. “Range is open,” “Range is closed.” “You may fire at will.” “Stop shooting.” “Loose when ready.” etc.<br /> #* Which target(s) to shoot at and which ones shouldn’t be shot<br /> #* How many arrows to use<br /> #* Whether they can shoot in their own time, or if there is a time limit<br /> #* What happens if they drop an arrow – e.g. are they allowed to use another one, or does it count as a missed shot. Can they attempt to pick it up, if they don’t go over the shooting line?<br /> #If you are the Target Archery Marshal-in-Charge and there are a large number of archers shooting, make sure you can be identified easily.<br /> #Don’t allow more archers on a line than you and your assistants can reasonably and safely supervise. This number will change depending on the type of shoot, and experience of the archers. <br /> #You need to give everyone on the line at least one metre of space, more is better. <br /> #Make sure all the archers line up the same way – either all toeing the shooting line or all straddling it, to make sure that no one accidentally shoots anyone else on the line. If you have archers shooting from prone, kneeling, or a seated position, you need to make sure that the head of their arrow or bolt, at full draw, is in the same line as the other archers’ arrowheads. Place them on one end of the line with others shooting from similar positions.<br /> #The conditions around the range and safety zone may mean that you need to have additional Target Archery Marshals or assistants to watch for and stop traffic through the area.<br /> #You need a high level of supervision for specialty shoots where the archers are shooting under unusual conditions, such as off-handed, with restricted vision, or similar. Even one to one.<br /> #Don’t run shoots with dangerous artificial handicaps or conditions.<br /> <br /> ==Range Procedures==<br /> #Call archers to the line. <br /> #Check to see that the range and line are clear and safe, by looking and calling out, and wait for a response that it’s not clear<br /> #If it is clear, tell the archers that they can shoot. <br /> #When everyone is done, tell the archers to stop shooting and wait for everyone to lower their bow and step back from the line.<br /> #When everyone has put their weapons down, tell the archers that they can go and collect arrows.<br /> #If you see a serious safety problem on the range, such as someone entering, or about to enter, the target or safety zone, call &quot;hold&quot;. If anyone calls “hold,” find out what the problem is and resolve it. Make sure everyone has unloaded their weapons before you move in front of the shooting line.<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | 3]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

Morat http://rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Archery:Equipment_standards&diff=195 2018-04-11T09:38:57Z

<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div class='rulesNumbering'&gt;<br /> ==General standards==<br /> #SCA archery is about using, making, and knowing about pre-17th century archery equipment.<br /> #You may be allowed to use modern-style equipment, if it meets these standards, but not all competitions have to allow modern-style equipment. The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge can set requirements for the type or authenticity of equipment, including costume, used in their competitions. [[Suggested period equipment standards]] are included as an appendix to these rules.<br /> #If you have a disability which means that you need some extra equipment, or equipment that is normally not allowed, so that you can participate, make sure the Target Archery Marshal knows about it.<br /> <br /> ==Equipment safety==<br /> # You have the ultimate responsibility for the proper care, inspection and safe use of your equipment, and for following these rules.<br /> # You must not use any equipment that you know is unsafe, or against the rules of the competition.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge, or any assisting Target Archery Marshals can inspect your equipment to make sure that it is safe and follows the Kingdom rules. If they find that your equipment is unsafe or doesn’t meet the rules, you can’t use it.<br /> #If you aren’t sure about the safety of your equipment, don’t use it. You can ask a Target Archery Marshal to inspect your equipment for you. They will try to find any safety issues, and let you know what to do about them. They’ll also let you know if the equipment doesn’t meet the rules.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal might not find all of the problems with your equipment, so their help doesn’t take away your responsibility for your own equipment.<br /> <br /> ==Bows==<br /> #Your bow can be made from any material, as long as it is safe to shoot. The competition rules can restrict what materials your bow can be made out of.<br /> #You can use any kind of bow, except a compound bow. Competition rules may restrict what kind of bow you can use.<br /> #The competition rules can let you have ranging or sight marks on the limbs or riser, but your bow can’t have adjustable or fixed sights. If it does have them, they need to be removed, or made so that you can’t use them. <br /> #Your bow can be of any draw weight that you can safely use. If a Target Archery Marshal sees that you can’t draw the bow safely, they can ask you to stop using the bow.<br /> #Your bow can’t have a modern spring or flipper rest, or plunger button. The competition may allow you to use simple rests, such as:<br /> #*one-piece plastic rests<br /> #*non-adjustable wire rests<br /> #*feather, bristle, or leather rests<br /> #*built-out shelves or rests<br /> #* the shelf in a cut-out window.<br /> #You can use period string release devices, such as a thumb ring. You can’t use modern string release aids, unless you have a disability that would stop you from participating without them. <br /> #You can’t use stabilisers or clickers, unless you have a disability that would stop you from participating without them. <br /> #If your bow has a cut-out riser (one that you can look through from the side, often found in take-down bows with metal risers), the openings need to be covered so that it looks more like medieval archery equipment.<br /> <br /> ==Crossbows==<br /> There are mundane laws that apply to the possession and use of crossbows for target archery activities (practices and competitions). A [[Crossbow legislation | summary of the laws and conditions of crossbow ownership and use in the SCA in Australian states and New Zealand]] is an appendix to these rules.<br /> <br /> #You may not be able to use your crossbow at all events, even if you have the appropriate permits and licenses.<br /> #If the event allows you to use crossbows, you must carry the applicable permits or licenses at all times while in possession of a crossbow, and show them if you are asked to.<br /> #In Australia, our insurance company only covers us for the use of crossbows on stationary targets, so even where groups and individuals hold all the proper mundane licenses and permits, we can’t use crossbows in target shoots involving moving targets.<br /> #In New Zealand, you don’t need a permit to have a crossbow, and you can use your crossbow with moving and stationary targets.<br /> <br /> ===Crossbow requirements===<br /> #You can’t use a non-period center-shot trackless crossbow.<br /> #You can’t use compound prods or break-cocking crossbows.<br /> #You can use a crossbow of any draw weight that is safe for you to use. If a Target Archery Marshal sees that you can’t draw the crossbow safely, or it is too powerful for the range or target, they can ask you to stop using it.<br /> #The prod of your crossbow can be made of any material, as long as it is safe to shoot. The competition rules can restrict what materials your bow can be made out of.<br /> #If your crossbow is made after October 2016 and the prod is made out of wood or metal, it should have some form of safety strap, sleeve, or other method to reduce the chance of someone being injured by a broken limb.<br /> #Your crossbow can have simple rear sights, but it can’t have front sights.<br /> #The stock of your crossbow can be of any material. The competition rules can restrict what materials your crossbow can be made out of.<br /> #If you have a modern stock with openings that can be seen through from the side, you need to cover or fill the openings, so that it looks more medieval. Openings that are used for gripping the stock don’t need to be covered.<br /> <br /> ==Strings==<br /> #Strings should be of the right length and strength for your bow type and weight. Your bowstring can be made of linen, silk, artificial sinew, or modern bowstring materials, as long as it is properly constructed.<br /> #You can’t use a string that has become knotted, or been repaired by knotting strands together. This doesn’t include strings that are designed to use knots, such as a bowyer’s knot.<br /> #You can attach a single nocking point using one or two locators to the string. It can be made of metal or tied on. <br /> #Your locators can’t be set in such a way that you can use them for sighting.<br /> #You can’t use peep sights or kisser buttons on the string.<br /> <br /> ==Arrows and Bolts==<br /> #The shafts of your arrows must be made of wood or bamboo-like materials.<br /> #You can have shafts made of a single wood or footed shafts.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge can choose whether to allow broadheads or other tips that could cause excessive damage to the targets.<br /> #The fletches of your arrows or bolts must be made from feathers or other pre-17th century fletching material. You can’t use plastic vanes, but you can use plasticised feathers.<br /> #The Target Archery Marshal-in-charge of the competition can allow arrow nocks, and caps, rings, or nocks for bolts made of any material, as long as they are securely attached.<br /> #Exemption: Children can use non-wood arrows with plastic vanes in practice and competition.<br /> #Exemption: If you are a new adult archer, until you can get your own wooden arrows, you can use non-wood arrows with plastic vanes in practices, but not in competitions.<br /> <br /> ==Quivers==<br /> #You can use any type of quiver, except one that attaches to the bow.<br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | 2]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

Morat http://rules.marshal.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Archery:Basic_rules&diff=194 2018-04-11T09:38:07Z

<p>Morat: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;div class='rulesNumbering'&gt;<br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;following instructions&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;If you are taking part in, or just watching the archery, you must follow the instructions of the Target Archery Marshal(s) running the shoot, concerning safety and the competition. If you won’t or can’t, then you can be asked to leave. <br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;listen&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Make sure that you listen to and understand the rules of the competition before you start – e.g. any safety instructions, which target to shoot at, how many arrows to use, whether you can take your time, or if there is a time limit, what to do if you drop an arrow, etc. If you are not sure, ask.<br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;drugs&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;You can’t participate if you’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol.<br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;handling&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Don’t handle other people’s equipment without their permission, including retrieving their arrows.<br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;wait 1&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Wait for instructions from the Target Archery Marshal before you approach the shooting line, otherwise stay at least three metres behind the shooting line.<br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;wait 2&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;You must wait until the Target Archery Marshal says you can shoot before you loose any arrows.<br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;stirrup&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;If you are using a crossbow with a stirrup, remove your foot from the stirrup before loading a bolt.<br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;loading crossbow&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Don’t point a crossbow in any direction other than the ground or the target while it’s loaded or you are loading a bolt.<br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;don't nock&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Don’t nock or loose an arrow or bolt while anyone is forward of the shooting line.<br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;call hold&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;If you see a safety problem on the range, call &quot;hold&quot;.<br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;hold&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;If anyone calls “hold,” lower your bow, carefully remove your arrows or bolt from your weapon, and wait for the Target Archery Marshal to tell you what to do.<br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;finished&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;When you have finished shooting, lower your bow, step back from the line, and wait for the Target Archery Marshal to tell you what to do.<br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;stay behind line&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;You must not go forward of the shooting line while others are shooting, and you must wait until you are told to go and collect your arrows.<br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;down bow&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Put your bow down somewhere safe before going to collect your arrows.<br /> # &lt;span id=&quot;no poking&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Make sure you don’t poke anyone with the nock end of your arrow or bolt when removing it from the target or ground.<br /> <br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rules]]<br /> [[Category: Target Archery Rulebook | 1]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;</div>

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