Earliest reliable records of the crossbow date
as far back as 341 BC but it wasn't until the 10th or 11th centuries
AD that the crossbow became a significant military weapon in Europe.
In the 16th century it passed from general military service while
its use for hunting and target shooting still continues today.
Here at the Alberta Swiss Crossbow Association members participate
with numerous crossbow clubs in Switzerland and around the world
in various target shooting programs and competitions.
Located within the Calgary City limits, a few blocks NE of the
Deerfoot Mall, we enjoy our indoor/outdoor 30-meter range generally
Wednesday evenings from about May to October, depending on the
weather. Social functions throughout the year are also part of
our agenda where even guests are eligible to shoot in some programs.
To learn more on how to join us, please visit CalgaryCrossbowClub.com.
Affiliated with the Eidgenössischer Armbrust Schützen
Verband (EASV) - the Crossbow Shooters Federation of Switzerland.
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