about the NFAS
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| American Flatbow | Barebow | Bowhunter |
| Compound Limited | Crossbow | Freestyle |
| Hunting Tackle | Longbow | Primitive |
| Unlimited |
Bowhunter (BH)
A bow of any draw-weight, including a compound bow, may be used.
Bows must be free from any sight, mark or blemish which could be used for aiming. The belly or face of the upper bow limb shall be free from any protruberance, mark (inc. trade mark), dent, blemish, bulge, chipping or wood grain or ends of laminated pieces of distinctive appearance. Where means are used to cover up such an aid, the covering must obliterate completely and not be put on in such a way as to create an aid in itself. Nor shall there be any such aid visible at either side of the belly face. The serving shall be of one colour. One nocking point is permitted. Brush buttons and silencers are permitted but no other knots or attachments in addition to the serving which could be used for sighting or location purposes. One anchor point must be maintained throughout the shoot. The "Mediterranean" loose only is permitted. No additional draw checks can be added to the bow above the manufactures specification; any such draw check must not be able to be used as a sighting aid. One stabiliser not exceeding the archer's draw length, measured from the mounting point onthe bow, will be permitted but must not be capable of being used as a sight. The arrow support point shall not be positioned more than 2" (5cm) behind the throat of the hand-grip measured in a direction perpendicular to the bowstring. No archer may refer to any memoranda which could in any manner be a means of improving his/her score. No form of release aid is permitted. Finger protection, such as a shooting glove or tab, may be used. Bowslings are permitted.
("Mediterranean loose" means one finger above and the middle and ring fingers below the nock.)