Rapier:Equipment standards - Ranged weapons - Crossbows
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Crossbows
- Crossbows must have a draw weight of 450 inch-pounds (518 kg-cm) or less.
- A crossbow's draw weight is calculated by taking the poundage of the bow measured at the lock, multiplied by the distance (in inches) from the front of the string at rest, to the front of the string when it is in the cocked position. In the SCA, we refer to this measurement as "inch-pounds", which is not to be confused with units of torque. A metric measurement of kilogram-centimeters (kg-cm) is allowed.
- Modern pistol grips are not allowed.