Is Archery Safe?

Yes! In fact, archery is one of the safest sports out there, with fewer injuries than most popular sports. It even has fewer injuries than golf, tennis, and fishing!

Safety equipment, such as arm guards, protect the archers. Range rules and whistle commands keep everyone organized.

ArrowDynamics Instructors are USA Archery certified. As such, we are trained on how to set up and run an archery range safely. In addition, in order to work with youth, we each maintain a current background screening and a current U.S. Center for Safesport training.

Learn more about USA Archery safety guidelines.

Range Rules

Always walk on the range
Keep your arrows in your quiver until instructed to shoot
A loaded bow is always pointed down range, towards the targets
Only release a bow string when an arrow is nocked and pointed towards the target
Leave dropped arrows on the ground until instructed to retrieve them
Voices off on the range. The only voice is from an instructor providing guidance.
If there is an emergency, cease fire
Spectators must stay in the designated area and must refrain from engaging with or distracting the archers.
Proper attire must be worn, including closed toe/covered heel shoes, comfortable clothing, and no dangling jewelry
Obey all whistle commands and range instructions

whistle commands

2 whistle blasts = move from the waiting line to the shooting line
1 whistle blast = begin shooting
3 whistle blasts = retrieve your arrows
5 or more whistle blasts = emergency, cease fire immediately