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    Firearm safety with crossbows.

    Want to say thank you to Chicken Shoot for sending me cobra mini crossbow. Thing is addictive and fun.

    Luckily I followed safety rules last night though. I was in my basement shooting at foam with plywood backing . As soon as I put bolt on rail I make sure its facing safe direction.

    Well I had it pointing "down range" and removed the safety and the thing went off! Went through some other foam I had next to target and into my wall. I haven't been able to repeat it and I know my finger was not on trigger.

    Just thought I would share my recent experience why its important to follow safety rules .

    Almost thinking maybe I didn't cock it all the way ?

    http://www.amazon.com/System-Cocking.../dp/B015ZLCK56 .

    Oh and I love this thing!
    Last edited by usmcveteran; 10-30-2015, 10:36 AM.
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    From the most current Amazon review: "TAKE EXTRA CAUTION... When you place an arrow on this thing if you press the safety release to hard forward you can fire this thing. I'm sure it's some kind of design flaw but you could end up shooting someone if you're not paying attention."
    Beer is like porn, you can buy it but it's more fun to make your own

    I have to bend over too far

    I get a boner.

    bareback every couple of days, GTG. Bareback, brokeback, same $hit!

    I joined a support group to help me deal with my social anxiety but I just can't seem to work up the nerve to go to a meeting......

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    • #3
      I want one for the BOB.
      Beer is like porn, you can buy it but it's more fun to make your own

      I have to bend over too far

      I get a boner.

      bareback every couple of days, GTG. Bareback, brokeback, same $hit!

      I joined a support group to help me deal with my social anxiety but I just can't seem to work up the nerve to go to a meeting......

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      • #4
        Seems to be a known issue with the safety: "This crossbow is fun. It keeps my husband entertained and I enjoy shooting it too. The only problem, besides the holes in our bedroom door do to someone forgetting to aim, are the holes in the ceiling from the times the safety decides to act as the trigger when being turned off. Be careful and ease the safety off while pointing it somewhere safe."
        Beer is like porn, you can buy it but it's more fun to make your own

        I have to bend over too far

        I get a boner.

        bareback every couple of days, GTG. Bareback, brokeback, same $hit!

        I joined a support group to help me deal with my social anxiety but I just can't seem to work up the nerve to go to a meeting......

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        • #5
          Maybe chicken had an agenda sending you that thing......
          Beer is like porn, you can buy it but it's more fun to make your own

          I have to bend over too far

          I get a boner.

          bareback every couple of days, GTG. Bareback, brokeback, same $hit!

          I joined a support group to help me deal with my social anxiety but I just can't seem to work up the nerve to go to a meeting......
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          • #6
            Lmao ..... Maybe, but following simple safety rules saved anyone from injury. Good to know I guess it wasn't just me.
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            • #7
              chicken was careless with his muzzle control:

              Beer is like porn, you can buy it but it's more fun to make your own

              I have to bend over too far

              I get a boner.

              bareback every couple of days, GTG. Bareback, brokeback, same $hit!

              I joined a support group to help me deal with my social anxiety but I just can't seem to work up the nerve to go to a meeting......
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              • #8
                Originally posted by thughes View Post
                chicken was careless with his muzzle control:

                You bastard!!! LOL I've never had that issue usmc mentioned. I would have to say that it was probably exactly what he stated where it wasn't fully cocked. Once it is cocked, the safety is engaged and I've tried to duplicate that happening on mine. I can't get it to do that. USMC just showed us that responsible gun owners are the safest people on earth .... they apparently also have holes in their walls from firing weapons in the house!! I told you it's addicting man!!! Time for you to buy a new Parker crossbow!! (It won't be long before he does!!) Hahahaha Glad you didn't get hurt. I was alittle skeptical of sending that to you because it did say use under adult supervision. Bahahahahaha




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                • #9
                  Originally posted by thughes View Post
                  Seems to be a known issue with the safety: "This crossbow is fun. It keeps my husband entertained and I enjoy shooting it too. The only problem, besides the holes in our bedroom door do to someone forgetting to aim, are the holes in the ceiling from the times the safety decides to act as the trigger when being turned off. Be careful and ease the safety off while pointing it somewhere safe."
                  That was for the 120lb crossbow!! LOL Not the 80lb pistol. I'm shooting mine now in the store. Nice big target to shoot at and alllllll the targets I want are here!!! Zombie killing time!! Woo Hoo!!! I'm trying to duplicate this firing of the crossbow by pushing too hard on the safety like stated in that one review. Not getting it to release. Hmmm ..... maybe we should have started usmc out with a squirt gun. Hahahaha I'm thinking that those that have had this happen didn't have it cocked 100%. That does seem very possible. Thughes ..... you need to get one to see if you can make it fire by using only the safety!!!
                  Last edited by Chicken Shoot; 10-30-2015, 03:09 PM.




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                  • #10
                    Got one coming. I suppose the chicken's crossbow is always fully cocked?
                    Beer is like porn, you can buy it but it's more fun to make your own

                    I have to bend over too far

                    I get a boner.

                    bareback every couple of days, GTG. Bareback, brokeback, same $hit!

                    I joined a support group to help me deal with my social anxiety but I just can't seem to work up the nerve to go to a meeting......
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Chicken Shoot View Post

                      You bastard!!! LOL I've never had that issue usmc mentioned. I would have to say that it was probably exactly what he stated where it wasn't fully cocked. Once it is cocked,
                      Maybe you have a newer year or something cause if USMC and at minimum 2 different reviews said the exact thing he said..does sorta sound quite flawful of a design that they may have tweaked after complaints??
                      Meh

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                      • #12
                        Glad I didn't send you one! I don't want to be responsible if you crossbolt your foot to the floor!
                        "I ask, Sir, what is dinner? It is the whole chicken. To pluck the chicken is the best and most effectual way to prepare them."
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                        That is a NICE looking bunch of meat!

                        I can still find a use for my thumb, even though it no longer has a hole to finger.

                        I could have been enjoying his nuts.
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                        • #13
                          Lmao but then I would not be in other thread!
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by usmcveteran View Post
                            Lmao but then I would not be in other thread!
                            True, but it is less painful this way!
                            "I ask, Sir, what is dinner? It is the whole chicken. To pluck the chicken is the best and most effectual way to prepare them."
                            Colonel Sanders

                            That is a NICE looking bunch of meat!

                            I can still find a use for my thumb, even though it no longer has a hole to finger.

                            I could have been enjoying his nuts.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by 4excalibursquared View Post

                              Maybe you have a newer year or something cause if USMC and at minimum 2 different reviews said the exact thing he said..does sorta sound quite flawful of a design that they may have tweaked after complaints??
                              Bought mine before his. LOL

                              http://www.amazon.com/Crossbow-Self-...ct_top?ie=UTF8

                              This is where I got it from. I didn't see any mention of that issue, but seeing how they are the same thing, I can't say it can't happen. I'm still trying to get mine to shoot using only the safety. LMAO. Pretty bad when I'm trying to make something do something it ain't suppose to do isn't it?? I'll let you know when I figure out how to get it to do what usmc and others has done.
                              Last edited by Chicken Shoot; 10-30-2015, 10:24 PM.




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