====== Combat & Target Archery ======

===== Major Events =====
  * For Non SCA Archery events see http://www.ozbow.net/

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====== Arrowsreach Sunday Archery ======

Arrowsreach's archery training is currently on hold for the time being. Refer "Future Events" Shire Tournement Day for details of target archery and tourney. .



==== Archery Suppliers: ====
Please refer to the **Kingdom of Lochac Combat Handbook** (Rule Book) on the [[http://www.sca.org.au/marshal/|Marshals Webpage]] before purchasing any archery equipment.

  * [[http://www.maverickarchery.com.au/]] (Maverick Archery)
  * Blunts are available locally through [[jatls@thestable.info|Muley]]

====== Crossbows ======
Since 2004 crossbows have been classed as "prohibited weapons" in Victoria and require an exemption from the Victorian Chief Commissioner. 

The use of Crossbows is banned in the Kingdom of Lochac(Australia). Possession of crossbows in Victoria faces up to 6 months in prison or a fine of up to $12,270.

  * [[http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/domino/Web_Notes/newmedia.nsf/798c8b072d117a01ca256c8c0019bb01/fd20779041bc08cdca256ec0007ea749!OpenDocument| Media Release]] regarding the application amnesty period.
  * [[http://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/Gazettes2004/GG2004G025.pdf| Victorian Police Gazette 17 June 2004]] details the groups exempt for Crossbows (SCA not one of them), and also for Swords which the SCA does have an exemption.

====== Resources ======
  * [[http://www.primitiveways.com/fletching_jig.html|Simple Fletching Jig]] article for period arrows.