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Cian: /* Combat Archery in Lochac */

2009-04-28T02:33:38Z

Combat Archery in Lochac

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	Combat Archery has always been popular in [[Lochac]], particularly in use in mixed battles.		Combat Archery has always been popular in [[Lochac]], particularly in use in mixed battles.

	The preference is for rabbit blunts to be used for [[blunt arrows]] and "non-contact" archers use [[plume]]s rather than pheons for ~~indentification~~. These "Light" fighters still have to wear heavy armour.		The preference is for rabbit blunts to be used for [[blunt arrows]] and "non-contact" archers use [[plume]]s rather than pheons for identification. These "Light" fighters still have to wear heavy armour as per the [[Society]] [[rule]]s for combat.

	== External links ==		== External links ==

Cian at 02:27, 28 April 2009

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	Combat archery [[battle]]s take various forms:		Combat archery [[battle]]s take various forms:
	* ''One-on-one'': One combat archer challenging another. This can be particularly hard if the field of combat is restricted to a small area, e.g. a [[bridge battle\|"bridge"]].		* ''One-on-one'': One combat archer challenging another. This can be particularly hard if the field of combat is restricted to a small area, e.g. a [[bridge battle\|"bridge"]].
	* ''Agincourt Run'': A row of archers fire on advancing heavy fighters. The fighters win if they get close enough to "kill" the archers.		* ''[[Agincourt Run]]'': A row of archers fire on advancing heavy fighters. The fighters win if they get close enough to "kill" the archers.
	* ''Archery Battle'': A battle between armies consisting of solely combat archers.		* ''Archery Battle'': A battle between armies consisting of solely combat archers.
	* ''Mixed Battle'': A battle between armies consisting of a wide range of [[authorisation\|authorised]] combatants, heavies and archers. All combatants are valid archery targets.		* ''[[mixed battles\|Mixed Battle]]'': A battle between armies consisting of a wide range of [[authorisation\|authorised]] combatants, heavies and archers. All combatants are valid archery targets.

	Some kingdoms allow combat archery on [[rapier]] battlefields if the [[marshal-in-charge]] allows it in the scenario. Most that do allow it limit the number of archers on the field and require that archers also be rapier authorized also. In kingdoms allowing this kind of activity the local [[marshal]] in charge of archery may be known as the [[Captain of the Archers]] or some other similar title.		Some kingdoms allow combat archery on [[rapier]] battlefields if the [[marshal-in-charge]] allows it in the scenario. Most that do allow it limit the number of archers on the field and require that archers also be rapier authorized also. In kingdoms allowing this kind of activity the local [[marshal]] in charge of archery may be known as the [[Captain of the Archers]] or some other similar title.

Cian at 01:00, 20 April 2009

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	The [[conventions of combat\|current Society-wide rules]] require any combat archers to be armoured to Society/[[Kingdom]] standards for [[heavy fighter]]s. Previously, archers were regarded as [[light fighter]]s. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact": to designate this they place a Red [[Pheon]] on all four sides of their [[helm]] and are considered [[dead]] either by a touch of a [[weapon]] or by a [[heavy fighter]] with a [[melee weapon]] coming a certain distance to them (usually 10 feet) depending on each kingdom's [[law]].		The [[conventions of combat\|current Society-wide rules]] require any combat archers to be armoured to Society/[[Kingdom]] standards for [[heavy fighter]]s. Previously, archers were regarded as [[light fighter]]s. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact": to designate this they place a Red [[Pheon]] on all four sides of their [[helm]] and are considered [[dead]] either by a touch of a [[weapon]] or by a [[heavy fighter]] with a [[melee weapon]] coming a certain distance to them (usually 10 feet) depending on each kingdom's [[law]].

	Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a [[crossbow]]. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom. All Combat Arrows for [[SCA (USA)]] [[event]]s must have an Anti-Penetration Device or [[APD]] which prevents an arrow from entering a standard helm [[grill]] if it should strike a fighter after bouncing back or gets flipped in mid-flight.		Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a [[crossbow]]. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom. All Combat Arrows for [[SCA (USA)]] [[event]]s must have an Anti-Penetration Device or [[APD]] which prevents an arrow from entering a standard helm [[grill]] if it should strike a fighter after bouncing back or gets flipped in mid-flight. SCA combat [[crossbow]]s use a draw-to-poundage ratio. Other light combatants use a variety of [[thrown weapons]].

	Combat archery [[battle]]s take various forms:		Combat archery [[battle]]s take various forms:

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	'''Combat archery''' within the [[SCA]] involves [[archer]]s firing [[arrow]]s at [[armour]]ed combatants. The rules covering combat archery vary by location but generally they only allow low poundage [[bow]]s and [[blunt arrow]]s and the archers are generally targets themselves. It's a lot of fun. Think of it as 'medieval paintball'.		'''Combat archery''' within the [[SCA]] involves [[archer]]s firing [[arrow]]s at [[armour]]ed combatants. The rules covering combat archery vary by location but generally they only allow low poundage [[bow]]s and [[blunt arrow]]s and the archers are generally targets themselves. It's a lot of fun. Think of it as 'medieval paintball'.

	The [[conventions of combat\|current Society-wide rules]] require any combat archers to be armoured to Society/[[Kingdom]] standards for [[heavy fighter]]s. Previously, archers were regarded as [[light fighter]]s. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact", to designate this they place a Red Pheon on all four sides of their [[helm]] and are considered [[dead]] either by a touch of a [[weapon]] or by a [[heavy fighter]] with a [[melee weapon]] coming a certain distance to them (usually 10 feet) depending on each kingdom's [[law]].		The [[conventions of combat\|current Society-wide rules]] require any combat archers to be armoured to Society/[[Kingdom]] standards for [[heavy fighter]]s. Previously, archers were regarded as [[light fighter]]s. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact": to designate this they place a Red [[Pheon]] on all four sides of their [[helm]] and are considered [[dead]] either by a touch of a [[weapon]] or by a [[heavy fighter]] with a [[melee weapon]] coming a certain distance to them (usually 10 feet) depending on each kingdom's [[law]].

	Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a [[crossbow]]. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom. All Combat Arrows for [[SCA (USA)]] [[event]]s must have an Anti-Penetration Device or [[APD]] which prevents an arrow from entering a standard helm [[grill]] if it should strike a fighter after bouncing back or gets flipped in mid-flight.		Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a [[crossbow]]. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom. All Combat Arrows for [[SCA (USA)]] [[event]]s must have an Anti-Penetration Device or [[APD]] which prevents an arrow from entering a standard helm [[grill]] if it should strike a fighter after bouncing back or gets flipped in mid-flight.

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-Some SCA Battlefield events allow Archers to shoot [[blunt arrows]] using a light [[bow]]. The rules covering Combat Archery vary by location. It's a lot of fun. Think of it as 'medieval paintball'.
+'''Combat archery''' within the [[SCA]] involves [[archer]]s firing [[arrow]]s at [[armour]]ed combatants. The rules covering combat archery vary by location but generally they only allow low poundage [[bow]]s and [[blunt arrow]]s and the archers are generally targets themselves. It's a lot of fun. Think of it as 'medieval paintball'.
-Standard SCA(USA) rules are that armoured archers are no longer considered to be [[light]] fighters. Everyone on the battlefield must be armoured to Society/Kingdom standards for Heavy Fighters. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact", to designate this they place a Red Pheon on all four sides of their helm and are considered dead either by a touch of a weapon or by a Heavy Fighter with a Melee Weapon coming a certain distance to them(usually 10 feet) depending on each Kingdom's Law. Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[heavy armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a crossbow. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom. All Combat Arrows for SCA(USA) events must have an Anti-Penetration Device or [[APD]] which prevents an arrow from entering a standard helm grill if it should strike a fighter after bouncing back or gets flipped in mid-flight. Some Kingdoms still allow [light] archers on the field but more [Kingdoms] are moving toward doing away with [light] archers and non-combatants on the field with [heavy] fighters.
+The [[conventions of combat|current Society-wide rules]] require any combat archers to be armoured to Society/[[Kingdom]] standards for [[heavy fighter]]s. Previously, archers were regarded as [[light fighter]]s. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact", to designate this they place a Red Pheon on all four sides of their [[helm]] and are considered [[dead]] either by a touch of a [[weapon]] or by a [[heavy fighter]] with a [[melee weapon]] coming a certain distance to them (usually 10 feet) depending on each kingdom's [[law]].
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Marcel at 05:06, 28 July 2006

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	Standard SCA(USA) rules are that armoured archers are no longer considered to be [[light]] fighters. Everyone on the battlefield must be armoured to Society/Kingdom standards for Heavy Fighters. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact", to designate this they place a Red Pheon on all four sides of their helm and are considered dead either by a touch of a weapon or by a Heavy Fighter with a Melee Weapon coming a certain distance to them(usually 10 feet) depending on each Kingdom's Law. Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[heavy armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a crossbow. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom. All Combat Arrows for SCA(USA) events must have an Anti-Penetration Device or [[APD]] which prevents an arrow from entering a standard helm grill if it should strike a fighter after bouncing back or gets flipped in mid-flight. Some Kingdoms still allow [light] archers on the field but more [Kingdoms] are moving toward doing away with [light] archers and non-combatants on the field with [heavy] fighters.		Standard SCA(USA) rules are that armoured archers are no longer considered to be [[light]] fighters. Everyone on the battlefield must be armoured to Society/Kingdom standards for Heavy Fighters. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact", to designate this they place a Red Pheon on all four sides of their helm and are considered dead either by a touch of a weapon or by a Heavy Fighter with a Melee Weapon coming a certain distance to them(usually 10 feet) depending on each Kingdom's Law. Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[heavy armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a crossbow. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom. All Combat Arrows for SCA(USA) events must have an Anti-Penetration Device or [[APD]] which prevents an arrow from entering a standard helm grill if it should strike a fighter after bouncing back or gets flipped in mid-flight. Some Kingdoms still allow [light] archers on the field but more [Kingdoms] are moving toward doing away with [light] archers and non-combatants on the field with [heavy] fighters.

	Some [[kingdoms]] allow combat archery on [[rapier]] battlefields if the Marshal-in-Charge allows it in the scenario. Most that do allow it limit the number of archers on the field and require that Archers also be [rapier] authorized also.		Some [[kingdoms]] allow combat archery on [[rapier]] battlefields if the Marshal-in-Charge allows it in the scenario. Most that do allow it limit the number of archers on the field and require that Archers also be [rapier] authorized also. In Kingdoms allowing this kind of activity the local Marshal in charge of Archery may be known as the [[Captain of the Archers]] or some other similar title.

	In Lochac armoured archers are considered to be [[light]] fighters, and are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters and fellow [[light]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[light armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull.		In Lochac armoured archers are considered to be [[light]] fighters, and are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters and fellow [[light]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[light armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull.

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	Standard SCA(USA) rules are that armoured archers are no longer considered to be [[light]] fighters. Everyone on the battlefield must be armoured to Society/Kingdom standards for Heavy Fighters. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact", to designate this they place a Red Pheon on all four sides of their helm and are considered dead either by a touch of a weapon or by a Heavy Fighter with a Melee Weapon coming a certain distance to them(usually 10 feet) depending on each Kingdom's Law. Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[heavy armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a crossbow. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom. All Combat Arrows for SCA(USA) events must have an Anti-Penetration Device or [[APD]] which prevents an arrow from entering a standard helm grill if it should strike a fighter after bouncing back or gets flipped in mid-flight. Some Kingdoms still allow [light] archers on the field but more [Kingdoms] are moving toward doing away with [light] archers and non-combatants on the field with [heavy] fighters.		Standard SCA(USA) rules are that armoured archers are no longer considered to be [[light]] fighters. Everyone on the battlefield must be armoured to Society/Kingdom standards for Heavy Fighters. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact", to designate this they place a Red Pheon on all four sides of their helm and are considered dead either by a touch of a weapon or by a Heavy Fighter with a Melee Weapon coming a certain distance to them(usually 10 feet) depending on each Kingdom's Law. Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[heavy armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a crossbow. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom. All Combat Arrows for SCA(USA) events must have an Anti-Penetration Device or [[APD]] which prevents an arrow from entering a standard helm grill if it should strike a fighter after bouncing back or gets flipped in mid-flight. Some Kingdoms still allow [light] archers on the field but more [Kingdoms] are moving toward doing away with [light] archers and non-combatants on the field with [heavy] fighters.

	Some [~~Kingdoms~~] allow ~~Combat~~ ~~Archery~~ on [~~Rapier~~] battlefields if the Marshal-in-Charge allows it in the scenario. Most that do allow it limit the number of archers on the field and require that Archers also be [~~Rapier~~] authorized also.		Some [[kingdoms]] allow combat archery on [[rapier]] battlefields if the Marshal-in-Charge allows it in the scenario. Most that do allow it limit the number of archers on the field and require that Archers also be [rapier] authorized also.

	In Lochac armoured archers are considered to be [[light]] fighters, and are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters and fellow [[light]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[light armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull.		In Lochac armoured archers are considered to be [[light]] fighters, and are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters and fellow [[light]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[light armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull.
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	[http://www.sca.org.au/marshal/docs/kolch2.pdf Kingodm of Lochac Combat Rules Manual(PDF)]		[http://www.sca.org.au/marshal/docs/kolch2.pdf Kingodm of Lochac Combat Rules Manual(PDF)]
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Greylond at 16:16, 23 November 2005

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	Some SCA Battlefield events allow Archers to shoot [[blunt arrows]] using a light [[bow]]. The rules covering Combat Archery vary by location. It's a lot of fun. Think of it as 'medieval paintball'.		Some SCA Battlefield events allow Archers to shoot [[blunt arrows]] using a light [[bow]]. The rules covering Combat Archery vary by location. It's a lot of fun. Think of it as 'medieval paintball'.

	Standard SCA(USA) rules are that armoured archers are no longer considered to be [[light]] fighters. Everyone on the battlefield must be armoured to Society/Kingdom standards for Heavy Fighters. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact", to designate this they place a Red Pheon on all four sides of their helm and are considered dead either by a touch of a weapon or by a Heavy Fighter with a Melee Weapon coming a certain distance to them(usually 10 feet) depending on each Kingdom's Law. Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[heavy armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a crossbow. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom. All Combat Arrows for SCA(USA) events must have an Anti-Penetration Device or [[APD]] which prevents an arrow from entering a standard helm grill if it should strike a fighter after bouncing back or gets flipped in mid-flight.		Standard SCA(USA) rules are that armoured archers are no longer considered to be [[light]] fighters. Everyone on the battlefield must be armoured to Society/Kingdom standards for Heavy Fighters. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact", to designate this they place a Red Pheon on all four sides of their helm and are considered dead either by a touch of a weapon or by a Heavy Fighter with a Melee Weapon coming a certain distance to them(usually 10 feet) depending on each Kingdom's Law. Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[heavy armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a crossbow. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom. All Combat Arrows for SCA(USA) events must have an Anti-Penetration Device or [[APD]] which prevents an arrow from entering a standard helm grill if it should strike a fighter after bouncing back or gets flipped in mid-flight. Some Kingdoms still allow [light] archers on the field but more [Kingdoms] are moving toward doing away with [light] archers and non-combatants on the field with [heavy] fighters.

			Some [Kingdoms] allow Combat Archery on [Rapier] battlefields if the Marshal-in-Charge allows it in the scenario. Most that do allow it limit the number of archers on the field and require that Archers also be [Rapier] authorized also.

	In Lochac armoured archers are considered to be [[light]] fighters, and are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters and fellow [[light]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[light armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull.		In Lochac armoured archers are considered to be [[light]] fighters, and are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters and fellow [[light]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[light armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull.

			== External links ==

			[http://www.sca.org/officers/marshal/combat/archery/index.html Society Combat Archery Rules Page]

			[http://www.sca.org.au/marshal/ Kingdom of Lochac Earl Marshal webpage]

			[http://www.sca.org.au/marshal/docs/kolch2.pdf Kingodm of Lochac Combat Rules Manual(PDF)]

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	Standard SCA(USA) rules are that armoured archers are no longer considered to be [[light]] fighters. Everyone on the battlefield must be armoured to Society/Kingdom standards for Heavy Fighters. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact", to designate this they place a Red Pheon on all four sides of their helm and are considered dead either by a touch of a weapon or by a Heavy Fighter with a Melee Weapon coming a certain distance to them(usually 10 feet) depending on each Kingdom's Law. Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[heavy armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a crossbow. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom. All Combat Arrows for SCA(USA) events must have an Anti-Penetration Device or [[APD]] which prevents an arrow from entering a standard helm grill if it should strike a fighter after bouncing back or gets flipped in mid-flight.		Standard SCA(USA) rules are that armoured archers are no longer considered to be [[light]] fighters. Everyone on the battlefield must be armoured to Society/Kingdom standards for Heavy Fighters. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact", to designate this they place a Red Pheon on all four sides of their helm and are considered dead either by a touch of a weapon or by a Heavy Fighter with a Melee Weapon coming a certain distance to them(usually 10 feet) depending on each Kingdom's Law. Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[heavy armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a crossbow. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom. All Combat Arrows for SCA(USA) events must have an Anti-Penetration Device or [[APD]] which prevents an arrow from entering a standard helm grill if it should strike a fighter after bouncing back or gets flipped in mid-flight.

	In Lochac armoured archers are considered to be [[light]] fighters, and are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters and fellow [[light ~~fighters~~]]. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[light armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull.		In Lochac armoured archers are considered to be [[light]] fighters, and are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters and fellow [[light]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[light armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull.

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2005-11-23T07:41:58Z

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			Some SCA Battlefield events allow Archers to shoot [[blunt arrows]] using a light [[bow]]. The rules covering Combat Archery vary by location. It's a lot of fun. Think of it as 'medieval paintball'.
⚫	~~Armoured~~ archers are no longer considered to be [[light]] fighters. Everyone on the battlefield must be armoured to Society/Kingdom standards for Heavy Fighters. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact", to designate this they place a Red Pheon on all four sides of their helm and are considered dead either by a touch of a weapon or by a Heavy Fighter with a Melee Weapon coming a certain distance to them(usually 10 feet) depending on each Kingdom's Law. Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[heavy armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a crossbow. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom.

		⚫	Standard SCA(USA) rules are that armoured archers are no longer considered to be [[light]] fighters. Everyone on the battlefield must be armoured to Society/Kingdom standards for Heavy Fighters. Anyone who doesn't wish to be physically struck can enter the field as a "Non-Contact", to designate this they place a Red Pheon on all four sides of their helm and are considered dead either by a touch of a weapon or by a Heavy Fighter with a Melee Weapon coming a certain distance to them(usually 10 feet) depending on each Kingdom's Law. Combat Archers are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[heavy armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull or a crossbow. Crossbow limits vary by Kingdom. All Combat Arrows for SCA(USA) events must have an Anti-Penetration Device or [[APD]] which prevents an arrow from entering a standard helm grill if it should strike a fighter after bouncing back or gets flipped in mid-flight.
	It's a lot of fun. Think of it as 'medjeeval paintball'.

			In Lochac armoured archers are considered to be [[light]] fighters, and are permitted to shoot [[blunt arrows]] at both [[heavy]] fighters and fellow [[light fighters]]. They are required to comply with [[Society]] [[light armour]] standards and use a [[bow]] with a maximum poundage of 30lb at 28 inches pull.