The safety of the archer is of utmost importance.
Never dry fire a bow. Always have an arrow loaded and pointed in a safe direction when drawing a bow.
Always follow the specifications and recommendations of the equipment manufacturers.
Ensure all practice and tuning is done in a controlled, safe environment while being mindful of the impact of any potential misfires:
- Only point the bow and arrow in a safe direction.
- Only nock an arrow when it’s safe to shoot.
- Be sure of your target and what is in front of it, immediately behind it, and beyond it. Never shoot over a ridge.
- Only shoot when you have a safe range or shooting area, as well as a safe backstop or background behind the target.