[MILAMBER]

Originally posted by Neb: quote: Originally posted by MILAMBER: Dude, did you read Epona's post? Just cause you've never heard of something doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Also, nobody was saying they are the same, just that they should be in the same category.

Sorry, I believe that I missed her post.

Originally posted by MILAMBER: As far as accuracy is concerned, Avatar was telling us in another thread how he is more accurate at 100 yards then any of us could dream to be at the same range. I believe him as well. Since the advent of compound bows, bows can be every bit as lethal as a gun.

Well, he might be as accurate as someone with a gun if he was lucky. The problem is that it takes VERY little to change a succesful shot with a bow into a miss, somewhat less than it takes with a gun I believe, of course I've never wielded a gun myself so I don't really know for sure. A single wrong twitch of a finger or a small gust of wind can throw the arrow off course.

Actually, if he was to be as accurate as any of you across 100 yards(Not sure EXACTLY how much a yard is, so I might just be wrong.), then there would have to be no wind whatsoever.[/QUOTE]I completely agree that bows aren't as dangerous as firearms. All I was curious about is why there is no social stigma surrounding archery like there is around firearms. People say they don't like guns becuase they are designed to kill. So are bows. People say they don't like guns because kids could use them to kill. Same with bows. I know it's not a perfect comparison, but I do believe it has some validity. I'm certainly not trying to sell anyone on the fact that bows and guns are the same, because they are obviously not.

Nothing but love Neb. You've handled this issue very well throughout the thread. Very admirable.