All archers are expected to abide by the common sense safety rules as laid out here. Some safety rules are:

 

Before Shooting

• Wear proper safety gear, including an arm guard and finger tab or glove.
• Tie back long hair, remove loose jewelry, and avoid baggy clothing.
• Follow all range commands from your supervising adult.
• Never dry fire a bow (shooting without an arrow).

While Shooting

• Only nock an arrow when there is nobody down range and when pointing toward the target.
• Always point the bow downrange at a target – never towards people or animals, even as a joke.
• Shoot only when it’s safe and it’s your turn.
• Keep arrows in your quiver until it’s time to shoot.
• Stand behind the shooting line when not shooting.
• Never cross the shooting line if anyone else might be shooting.

Retrieving Arrows

• Wait for the all-clear before retrieving arrows.
• Walk slowly—don’t run—to the target.
• Retrieve arrows carefully.
• Check for damaged arrows after retrieving; do not shoot damaged arrows.

General Shooting Etiquette

• Archery is a quiet sport.
• Respect other archers’ space and concentration.
• Report unsafe behavior immediately.