• Read your owner’s manual before operating your crossbow, as each crossbow’s operating instructions can be different.
  
  
• Always follow manufacturers directions with regards to loading and or unloading your crossbow.
  
  
• Always ensure that the safety is engaged upon cocking and do not release until ready to shoot.
  
  
• Always remove the bolt when manually de-cocking the crossbow.
  
  
• For those crossbows which must discharge a bolt to disarm , do so in a safe manner.
  
  
• For those crossbows which can be manually unloaded or de-cocked ensure that your foot is securely planted in the stirrup before de-cocking the crossbow.
  
  
• Ensure that fingers and thumb are placed in a safe area when holding or shooting a crossbow. (Check manufacturers recommended holding grip to avoid personal injury)
  
  
• Keep in mind any obstructions which may impede crossbow limbs when firing the bow during hunting and or practice.
  
  
• Never dry fire your crossbow (do not shoot or pull the trigger without having a bolt in place).
  
  
• Do not load or cock a crossbow while in a tree stand.
  
  
• When hunting from a tree stand, remember to unload the crossbow before raising it up or lowering it down from the platform.
  
  
• Visually inspect your crossbow and accessories to ensure that everything is in good working order before hunting or target shooting.