4 Tips For Archery Safety and Proper Etiquette

Archery might seem dangerous from afar, but it's actually quite safe, provided you know what you are doing and are being as careful as possible. In fact, according to recent National Safety Council statistics, archery is more than three times safer than golf, with just one injury for every 2,000 participants.

If you're not careful, however, or are completely inexperienced, it can be very dangerous, which is why it's imperative to maintain proper etiquette and focus on safety whenever shooting a bow. Whether you're practicing at a range, in your backyard, in your room with an archery training device, or out in the woods -- make sure you're extremely careful.

Here are some archery safety and etiquette rules and tips that will help you both at the range and in the woods:

• Always check your equipment -- No matter if it's your first time shooting or your 10,000th, an archer should always check equipment for damage prior to shooting a bow. Additionally, make sure the range is 100% clear and that jewelry and clothing are out of the string's way.
• Give people plenty of space -- Archery is a great sport for people of all ages and all skill levels. Because everyone shoots at their own pace and skill level, it's best to stay away from them to avoid issues, distractions, and potential injury. Most archers prefer not to talk while they are on the shooting line, so do all your chatting outside.
• Practice with the right archery training equipment -- There are archery training devices that require no actual arrows, but can help improve your form and even your strength. If you're not using quality archery training equipment, however, you could risk all kinds of injuries.
• Retrieve arrows properly -- Whenever you retrieve your arrows, you should always approach your target slowly, just in case someone else is firing a bow. When you grab hold of an arrow, only grab one at a time and pull the arrow straight out of the target slowly to avoid bending or jolting. Additionally, brace yourself with a hand on the target near where the arrow hit and always ask permission before removing some else's arrows.

If you want to learn more about how to maintain complete safety while shooting or practicing with a bow, as well as find quality archery training equipment like iPhone bow mounts and archery training bows, give AccuBow a call right away!