Crossbows
20 entries in the Crossbows compendium.
AmappoAinu crossbow trap for bear and deer, triggered by tripwire.ArbalestA large steel-prod crossbow used in Europe from the 12th century.Bullet-shooting crossbowA crossbow variant firing bullets or stones instead of bolts.GastraphetesAncient Greek hand-held crossbow, forerunner of the catapult.Genoese crossbowmenRespected medieval mercenary corps armed with the Genoese crossbow.History of crossbowsA mechanical bow that shaped ancient and medieval warfare across continents.International Crossbow Shooting UnionGoverning body for match crossbow target shooting worldwide.Laws on crossbowsCrossbow laws vary widely, often equating them to firearms.Leonardo's crossbowRenaissance crossbow designs blending mechanical innovation with military intent.PanjaganA five-arrow volley weapon or technique of Sasanian heavy cavalry.Repeating crossbowA Chinese repeating crossbow combining spanning, loading, and shooting into one motion.SlurbowA crossbow with a barrel over the stock, influenced by the pistol.2022 Vitória school attackFailed school attack using crossbows in Vitória, Brazil.2015 Barcelona school attackFirst fatal school attack in Spain, using a crossbow and machete.Ramon BerlosoItalian serial killer who used a crossbow to murder two prostitutes.Bradford murdersThree sex workers murdered in Bradford by the 'Crossbow Cannibal.'2024 attack on the Israeli embassy in BelgradeCrossbow attack on Israeli embassy in Belgrade, 2024.Mika MuranenFinnish murderer who used a crossbow and assault rifle.Otley Run pub crawl attackCrossbow and air gun attack on Leeds pub crawl.Takarazuka familicideCrossbow familicide that spurred Japan's weapon restrictions.
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