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Title: Archery or crossbow stores in northern ireland
Post by: Doctor Who on June 18, 2012

Does anyone know anywhere in northern ireland  I can purchase 17" crossbow bolts. So I can save postage cost getting them from england.

Title: Re: Archery or crossbow stores in northern ireland
Post by: Oisín on June 20, 2012

I always thought that crossbows were illegal?

Title: Re: Archery or crossbow stores in northern ireland
Post by: Doctor Who on June 20, 2012

there legal to have and practice with any kind of target (Except animals or humans lol) . just your not to carry them in public and you must be over 18 to have. you can only use them on private property and have permission of the land owner.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laws_on_crossbows

look at the united kingdom part.

Title: Re: Archery or crossbow stores in northern ireland
Post by: Oisín on June 20, 2012

Then I'm guessing you may need to look for a specialist seller?

Or have you tried asking anyone that is involved in an archery club?

Title: Re: Archery or crossbow stores in northern ireland
Post by: Mourneman on June 20, 2012

most fire-arm dealer can supply you with want you want,try http://www.4ni.co.uk/32536x913x22_joseph-braddell-son-ltd-belfast.htm 

Title: Re: Archery or crossbow stores in northern ireland
Post by: Dowser on June 21, 2012

Appropriately named "Kilmore" Archery Centre is a great wee shop that should stock what you need:

Kilmore Archery Centre
17 Bridge Road
Kilmore
LURGAN
BT67 9LA

http://kilmorearcherycentre.com/
028 3832 6987

Just phone ahead because its over a year since I was down last and I see the link on this forum topic doesn't lead there anymore:

http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1527.msg14635#msg14635