[Archers] re. new bow classifications

[Siegfried]

> If a Bow qualifies as a Period Handbow...and IS a longbow...would that 
> not allow it to be used in the longbow competitions also?

The idea would be ... no.

If it's a period handbow, then it's a period handbow.

Especially since, unlike the IKAC or other competitions, the targets 
aren't changing, it's the exact same shoot.  Why would it matter to 
shoot one Royal Round and say: "Yup, that's my Longbow Round" ... then 
shoot again with the exact same equipment and say "Yup, that's my Period 
Round"

That's not the idea, the idea is to recognize the fact that you scored 
said score, using a Period Handbow.  Why, if you had a period handbow, 
would you want the score to show up in the category of Longbow, 
alongside all the modern laminate longbows?

Also, do realize that this classification scheme ONLY officially applies 
to Royal Rounds, shot in Atlantia.  That's it.

If a local marshal wants to make a competition at an event, and use 
their own classifications (such as saying 'longbow' and it including 
them all), that's perfectly fine.  This is just for the Royal Rounds.

Siegfried