Embodiments of a limb retainer system to secure bow limbs to a riser on an archery bow. The limb retainer system includes a first part and a second part that are disposed, respectively, on a front and a back of the riser to position the limb elements to retain a shooting string under tension. In one embodiment, the first part secure the limb elements in position on the riser. The second part is configured to rotate relative to the first part, thereby allowing an end user to adjust the tension of the bowstring. This configuration offer a robust, cost effective design that prevents unwanted movement of the bow limbs and preserves adjustment necessary for adequate tuning of the archery bow.

An arrow rest assembly for bowfishing or the like includes a first arrow rest portion for supporting an arrow and a second arrow rest portion releasably connected to the first arrow rest portion, the second arrow rest portion has a bore for slidably receiving the shaft of an arrow. The second arrow rest portion slides along the arrow shaft and separates from the first arrow rest portion in a forward direction during forward movement of the arrow. A line extends between the archery bow and the second arrow rest portion for enabling retrieval of the arrow after it has been shot.

A gaming device for use in a laser tag game comprising a bow shaped body, a string coupled to a pair of arms, and an infrared emitter coupled to the bow shaped body. The infrared emitter is configured to generate an infrared beam when the string is pulled away from the bow shaped body and returned to its original static position. The device may further comprise omnidirectional infrared receivers, flex sensors, lights, speakers, or vibration motors. In other embodiments the gaming device may further comprise a battery, a charging, one or more trigger buttons, one or more control buttons, a display screen, microprocessors, and a wireless transceiver. In other embodiments the infrared emitter comprises a lens and an infrared LED. In other embodiments the gaming device may further comprise a quiver device configured to permit a user to reload shots during the game.

A weight for an archery bowstring comprises a tubular shape defining an internal cavity. The weight can comprise a single piece of material. The weight desirably frictionally engages a bowstring and has the same shape before and after installation. The weight comprises a continuous structure surrounding the bowstring that will not become detached.

The invention relates to an archery system that launches an arrow from a position that is perpendicular to a direction of flight for the arrow. After release, the arrow rotates to a position that is parallel to the direction of flight to the target.

A concentrated mass launcher including a handle a cradle portion having a first anterior wall and a second anterior wall, the first and second anterior walls being opposed to one another and being separated from one another to form a gap, the cradle portion being positioned above the handle; an upper resilient limb extending from the cradle portion; a lower resilient limb extending downwardly from the handle; a string extending from the upper resilient limb toward the lower resilient limb; a sling being disposed about the primary string; a first resilient member being connected at a first end to the sling about a perimeter edge, and being connected to the cradle portion; and a second resilient member being connected at a first end to the sling about the perimeter edge, and being connected to the cradle portion.

A concentrated mass launcher including a handle a cradle portion having a first anterior wall and a second anterior wall, the first and second anterior walls being opposed to one another and being separated from one another to form a gap, the cradle portion being positioned above the handle; an upper resilient limb extending from the cradle portion; a lower resilient limb extending downwardly from the handle; a string extending from the upper resilient limb toward the lower resilient limb; a sling being disposed about the primary string; a first resilient member being connected at a first end to the sling about a perimeter edge, and being connected to the cradle portion; and a second resilient member being connected at a first end to the sling about the perimeter edge, and being connected to the cradle portion.

A concentrated mass launcher including a handle a cradle portion having a first anterior wall and a second anterior wall, the first and second anterior walls being opposed to one another and being separated from one another to form a gap, the cradle portion being positioned above the handle; an upper resilient limb extending from the cradle portion; a lower resilient limb extending downwardly from the handle; a string extending from the upper resilient limb toward the lower resilient limb; a sling being disposed about the primary string; a first resilient member being connected at a first end to the sling about a perimeter edge, and being connected to the cradle portion; and a second resilient member being connected at a first end to the sling about the perimeter edge, and being connected to the cradle portion.

A concentrated mass launcher including a handle a cradle portion having a first anterior wall and a second anterior wall, the first and second anterior walls being opposed to one another and being separated from one another to form a gap, the cradle portion being positioned above the handle; an upper resilient limb extending from the cradle portion; a lower resilient limb extending downwardly from the handle; a string extending from the upper resilient limb toward the lower resilient limb; a sling being disposed about the primary string; a first resilient member being connected at a first end to the sling about a perimeter edge, and being connected to the cradle portion; and a second resilient member being connected at a first end to the sling about the perimeter edge, and being connected to the cradle portion.

An archery bow can include a riser, a first limb coupled to the riser, a second limb coupled to the riser, a string extending between the first and second limb, and Non-Newtonian material (NN material). The NN material can be incorporated into at least one of the riser, the first limb, the second limb, the string, or another component of the archery bow. The NN material can have a material property (e.g., viscosity) which varies relative to a stress or force applied to the NN material. One or more portions of NN material can additionally, or alternatively, be incorporated into a projectile (e.g., an arrow) for an archery bow, an archery target or other archery equipment.