In my opinion, a bow and arrow is one of the most valuable tools that you can have on hand from a survival standpoint. If you are interested in developing survival skills in any type of environment, investing in one of these weapons and learning how to properly use it is a good idea.​
Although there are a lot of different types of bows on the market. However, here is some help to help you choose.
1. A Portable Design
When you hear the term "take-down" in relation to a bow, it is referring to the fact that the bow can be broken down into three separate pieces. These pieces include the two outer limbs and the middle section that contains the grip. Breaking down the bow is an easy process.
Typically, all you have to do is remove to lug screws and you are done. In terms of portability, these bows are an excellent choice since they can be broken down into smaller pieces.
When broken down, the bow is small enough to keep just about anywhere, including in your car, your backpack, or your bug-out bag. Another advantage of these bows is that they are lighter weight than a lot of other bows. If you want a good visual representation, check out this one on Getrecurvebow.com.
2. A Low Price Point
These bows are relatively affordable. You can usually find a decent model for $200 or less. If you properly maintain it, it can last for years. As an added bonus, you don't have to worry about spending a lot of money on ammunition since the arrows are also quite affordable.
After you master the art of shooting, you can even recover the majority of your arrows, allowing you to use them again. In a survival situation, you can even make DIY arrows out of pieces of wood that you find in the wild.
3. A Versatile Solution
Compared to arrows of the past, today's arrows are truly innovative. Incorporating advanced materials such as carbon fiber, modern arrows are exceptionally lightweight. They also usually come with the ability to swap out arrow tips.
You can find tips that are designed for everything from hunting small game to going after much larger animals. You can also find tips for practicing. If you want, you can even find tips that are designed for fishing. That means that you can hunt everything from small rodents all the way up to deer or antelope simply by changing the tips on your arrows.
The best part is, arrow tips are compact and easy to store or carry with you. If you are interested in honing your survival skills, you should also consider learning how to make arrowheads out of flint so that you would have the skills if you ever needed them.
4. Fewer Legal Requirements And Less Paperwork
Buying a bow is a lot easier than buying a gun, simply because there are fewer laws surrounding the purchase of these weapons. You don't have to deal with extensive paperwork to obtain one of these weapons, despite the fact that they kill every bit as effectively as guns. The simplified purchasing process makes them a great investment.
5. Stealthy
Unlike a gun, which is extremely loud, a bow and arrow is practically silent. The ability to use the weapon without drawing attention to yourself can be a real benefit in certain situations.
6. The Ability To Be Used In Multiple Ways
Take-down bows consist of multiple pieces, many of which can be used for other purposes besides their original intent. For instance, the bowstring can be used for many different purposes including the following:
- Starting a fire
- Setting a snare
- Helping to build a shelter
- As a fishing line
Your arrows can also come in handy, even if you aren't shooting them from your bow. For instance, you can use them to spear fish. You can also make primitive spears by lashing an arrow to the front of a long stick.
This can be an effective self-defense tool out in the wild. Think about how effectively you could defend yourself if you had a spear that had multiple arrows lashed onto it, each of which had an incredibly sharp tip. If you have any other ideas on how to use other parts of your bow and arrow, please feel free to share them below.
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