[MR] Crossbow stock rule interpretation

[Garth G. Groff]

Noble friends of the bow,

While retyping my TA Marshal class hand-out (lost when my computer blew 
up: a lesson there), I was struck by an ambiguity of the following rule:

*3.9.2.5* Crossbows with a modern pistol grip, modern rifle or 
air-rifle-style stock are not allowed.

It is the use of the word "modern" here that made me think. There 
certainly were period crossbows with rifle stocks. I have several photos 
of German models from the 16th century in some of my books, and here is 
a similar model for sale: http://www.a2armory.com/crflpimewe.html . I 
interpret this rule to mean the the crossbow is prohibited if the design 
is "modern" like this 
http://mach5selfdefense.com/images/cb5-crossbow.jpg , but not because of 
the existence of a shoulder stock itself.

So what is the consensus? Is a stocked crossbow of period design allowed 
under this rule?

Kind regards,


Lord Mungo Napier, Shire of Isenfir Target Archery Marshal