Crossbows are meant to be used solely for hunting big game and can be deadly from 100 yards away, according to a veteran archery expert from Scarborough, who explained the weapons don’t always require licences. So crossbows are not something somebody can kill three people at a time (with) . Smaller weapons, more easily concealed, require licenses and registration. Khan said the government got rid of licensing for longer crossbows about five years ago because they believed the weapons weren’t a danger to the public at large. It’s even more visible and more awkward than a shotgun or rifle,” he said of the crossbow.

Source: thestar August 26, 2016 02:26 UTC