ARCHERY SAFETY
Allen is committed to safe archery practices. Archery and hunting requires a high level of skill and caution at all times to avoid personal injury or property damage. Allen arrows should only be used by those trained in the proper use of bows and arrows or under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Arrows should always be inspected before each use for signs of damage. Impact with hard objects, other arrows or game can cause damage.
NEVER FIRE A DAMAGED ARROW
Always inspect each arrow for damage before every shot. Proper care of your arrow can ensure years of quality performance. Arrow shafts are not indestructible and can be damaged through normal use and transport. Shooting a damaged arrow can result in serious injury to yourself or others. It is your responsibility as an archer to check your equipment and ensure your arrows are in good condition prior to using.
FLEX TEST
To inspect an arrow for defects, hold the arrow horizontally with both hands. Flex the arrow away from yourself and others to form an arc. Visibly and audibly check for splinters, cracks, nicks or dents. Rotate and repeat this inspection several times to ensure the arrow shaft is not damaged in any way. If you do find your arrow to be damaged, it should be destroyed immediately. Damaged arrows can not be repaired. Shooting a damaged arrow can result in arrow failure and injury.
SAFE USE
After loading an arrow into a bow, never point the arrow at any person or property. An arrow can easily be discharged and cause severe personal injury or property damage. Never shoot without having full visual contact with the target and know what lies behind the target.
CROSSBOW SAFETY
Allen is committed to safe crossbow practices. Crossbow hunting requires a high level of skill and caution at all times to avoid personal injury or property damage. Allen bolts should only be used by those trained in the proper use crossbows or under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Bolts should always be inspected before each use for signs of damage. Impact with hard objects, other bolts or game can cause damage.
NEVER FIRE A DAMAGED BOLTS
Always inspect each bolt for damage before every shot. Proper care of your bolt can ensure years of quality performance. Bolt shafts are not indestructible and can be damaged through normal use and transport. Shooting a damaged bolt can result in serious injury to yourself or others. It is your responsibility as an archer to check your equipment and ensure your arrows are in good condition prior to using.
FLEX TEST
To inspect a bolt for defects, hold the bolt horizontally with both hands. Flex, twist and squeeze the bolt to visibly and audibly check for splinters, cracks, nicks or dents. Rotate and repeat this inspection several times to ensure the bolt is not damaged in any way. If you do find your bolt to be damaged, it should be destroyed immediately. Damaged bolts can not be repaired. Shooting a damaged bolt can result in equipment failure and injury.
SAFE USE
After loading an bolt into a crossbow, never point the crossbow at any person or property. A bolt can easily be discharged and cause severe personal injury or property damage. Never shoot without having full visual contact with the target and know what lies behind the target.
