When was my bear bow made?

If the ALL wood bow has a stamp that reads Bear Products in some form it would have been made before the early to mid 40s. If it is stamped Bear Archery it would have been made AFTER the early-mid 40s and BEFORE 1949.

Do bows have serial numbers?

The serial number on all Mission vertical bows can be found on the back shelf of the bow above the grip. It is engraved into the riser of the bow.

Do you need to register bows?

Owning a bow and arrow in the United States does not require a license. However, specific rules and regulations should be considered before buying a bow and arrow to start learning archery. Using archery skills for hunting may be prohibited in some areas.

Do you need a license to own a gun?

Federal law does not require licensing of gun owners or purchasers. For information about the exemption that federal law provides for certain license holders to the background check required when a firearm is purchased from a licensed dealer, see our summary on Background Check Procedures.

Is a compound bow considered a firearm?

Of course, a compound bow is a weapon. However, the compound bow isnt a firearm because it does not rely on expanding gases to propel a projectile. It fires an arrow by flinging it through the air toward a target. Therefore, according to the ATF it doesnt qualify as a firearm.