I keep looking at a small 80lb crossbow pistol, that shoots small bolts. I think it would be fun to shoot at my range and just around the back yard. I wanted to know if there even legal to own in NJ?, and can they even be transfered to the range...(ie)in the truck of my car, then shoot at my range.

any idea?

 

heres a link so you can get an idea of what im talking about...

http://cgi.ebay.com/80-LB-Draw-Self-Cocking-PISTOL-CROSSBOW-3-Metal-Darts-/350416825235?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5196786b93

Crossbows are legal, they are back from the dark side for now. One thing tho, if your going to use a weapon that has the potential to at the very least injure you when firing, i would make sure i buy a quality bow.

 

I would first make sure you can fire it at the range. Second is you back yard secluded?

Crossbows are legal, they are back from the dark side for now. One thing tho, if your going to use a weapon that has the potential to at the very least injure you when firing, i would make sure i buy a quality bow.

 

I would first make sure you can fire it at the range. Second is you back yard secluded?

 

Crossbow pistols are not legal for use in hunting in NJ.

 

Bow Use Permit

Previously, a special Bow Use Permit was issued to

disabled hunters who were not able to use a conventional

bow as was described in the Game Code. The

Special Bow Use Permit is now superfluous with

the New Jersey Fish and Game Council’s adoption

of the 2009–2012 Game Code. The amended Code

expands the definition of “bow” by removing the

prohibition on all draw locking and draw holding

devices and by including crossbows in the definition.

Crossbows are now allowed in any bow and

arrow hunting season and other hunting seasons

for all species where the use of bow and arrow is

allowed. Crossbows must have a minimum draw

weight of 75 pounds and a minimum stock length

of 25 inches. All crossbow hunters must have in

possession a valid archery license. (Note that crossbows

are NOT legal for bowfishing at this time;

bowfishing is covered by the Freshwater Fish Code.)

not for hunting just for play...

not for hunting just for play...

You would probably still need to have it cased when transporting it.

 

I do not beleive there are any "transfer" issues with crossbows since they are not firearms under NJ law. They are cash and carry when you buy them - no paperwork.

A 25 inch crossbow would be pretty small, if stock length means what i think it means.