I want one of these - I wonder if it will be legal?
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Re: I want one of these - I wonder if it will be legal?
I don't know if it would be illegal reading the legislation:
WEAPONS PROHIBITION ACT 1998 - SCHEDULE 1 wrote:(5) A crossbow (or any similar device) consisting of a bow fitted transversely on a stock that has a groove or barrel designed to direct an arrow or bolt.
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Re: I want one of these - I wonder if it will be legal?
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Re: I want one of these - I wonder if it will be legal?
Love it! 
seems to shoot alright too.
seems to shoot alright too.-
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Re: I want one of these - I wonder if it will be legal?
Definitely illegal in Aus.
Simply because it would be FUN!!
Simply because it would be FUN!!
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Re: I want one of these - I wonder if it will be legal?
A mate talked to Vic pol about the, and they said they would be classed as a handgun. Go figure.
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Ol 55
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Re: I want one of these - I wonder if it will be legal?
I've got a H classSeddo wrote:A mate talked to Vic pol about the, and they said they would be classed as a handgun. Go figure.
also got a couple of bows that I never use.Ol 55
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kjd
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Re: I want one of these - I wonder if it will be legal?
Barrel length and over all length would be the kicker I guess.Seddo wrote:A mate talked to Vic pol about the, and they said they would be classed as a handgun. Go figure.
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Re: I want one of these - I wonder if it will be legal?
Speargun?
Those broadheads just don't tumble do they.
Those broadheads just don't tumble do they.
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Re: I want one of these - I wonder if it will be legal?
their reasoning was it can be shot without the rear bottle and that would put it under 65cm.
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Re: I want one of these - I wonder if it will be legal?
Whats the saying............."If you have to ask, then it probably is" 
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Re: I want one of these - I wonder if it will be legal?
Same reason I believe you need permission from the Commissioner or other to shoot rail guns in Unlimited BR comps in NSW from what I understand - removable or shortened butt stocks?Seddo wrote:their reasoning was it can be shot without the rear bottle and that would put it under 65cm.