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NEWS FROM AUSBOW INDUSTRIES

2 June 2006

NOTICE TO SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMERS

From 1 June 2006 crossbows are now classified as "dangerous articles". While there is no requirement for a licence, the manufacture, sale, distribution, supply or possession of crossbows requires "lawful purpose".
Dealers are now required to determine whether a prospective customer has lawful excuse. The regulations do not define what constitutes lawful excuse, however membership of an archery or shooting organisation is acceptable as is legitimate hunting. Ausbow Industries will maintain a voluntary sales register and will include the stated purpose as indicated by customers.

Changes in South Australian Crossbow Legislation

New legislation is being considered for South Australia to be introduced in 2006. A Crossbow will be classed as a "dangerous article" and not an "offensive weapon" as is currently the case. "...crossbows can't be manufactured, sold or even possessed without lawful excuse in SA..." says Attorney-General Michael Atkinson's Press Release on 22 September 2005. Ausbow Industries is currently seeking clarification from the SA Attorney General's Department. In particular we are seeking definition of what "lawful excuse" means.

Changes in Australian States Crossbow Legislation

New legislation concerning crossbows is being proposed and introduced in most Australian States. In most eastern Australian states, crossbows have been moved from being CONTROLLED WEAPONS to now being PROHIBITED WEAPONS. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT THEY HAVE BEEN BANNED! This means that you now need a permit or a licence.

New legislation was introduced in QUEENSLAND on 1 November 2004. Please note that Ausbow Industries can no longer supply crossbows to Queensland customers directly, except via a licenced Queensland-based firearms dealer. However we can still help you with the selection of your equipment, assistance with arranging your purchase and other important advice.

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We will no longer be making recurve bows. Our tournament crossbows and outstanding longbows together with materials and books for bowmaking will continue to be available.

New Products from Excalibur Crossbow Inc.

Signficiant changes for 2005

NEW
2230 "Exocet 200" - 200lb 220fps crossbow to replace Exomag Deluxe (2296H). Available mid 2005
2240 "Phoenix" - 175lb 305fps crossbow to replace Exocet (2002H). Available late January 2005.

DISCONTINUED
2095H Deluxe Vixen
2296B Standard Deerhide Brown Exomag - see special deals
2296H Deluxe Exomag - see special deals
Scopes - Maxzone and Dropzone - see special deals

Crossbow Legislation in Queensland

Queensland crossbow owners and shooters should now be applying for the appropriate permits and licenses.

Crossbow Legislation in Tasmania

Tasmanian crossbow owners and shooters now need to apply to the Police Commissioner for permission to own and use a crossbow.

New Crossbow Legislation in Queensland

Queensland Residents are advised that from 1 November 2004 stringent new crossbow legislation comes into effect. A crossbow will be treated as a firearm with new licensing requirements.

IMPORTANT FOR QUEENSLAND CROSSBOW CUSTOMERS: From 1 November 2004, Ausbow Industries will only be able to supply crossbows, spares and accessories through a licensed Queensland-based weapons dealer. Ausbow Industries will continue to provide Queensland crossbow shooters with technical advice. We will do our best to locate licensed firearms dealers in your area.

We can supply you directly with arrows/bolts or anything which is not a crossbow part.

Amendment to Notice regarding new Crossbow Legislation in Victoria

Please note that it is necessary for Victorian crossbow users who are members of approved sporting bodies to apply for an exemption for paying fees.

New Crossbow Legislation in Victoria

On July 1 2004, new legislation will come into force for owners and shooters of crossbows. This will require all crossbow owners/shooters to apply for permission and pay a fee if they want to legally possess a crossbow. MEMBERS OF APPROVED SPORTING BODIES WILL BE EXEMPT AND WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN PERMISSION AND/OR PAY A FEE. All crossbow owners/shooters are encouraged to become members of an approved sporting body as soon as possible.

New EXOMAX Excalibur Crossbow available in Australia

225lb 350FPS The ExoMAX is the fastest hunting crossbow ever produced. It was field tested here in Australia! Click on the CROSSBOW link above for full details.

Excalibur Crossbow Visit Down Under

We were delighted to welcome EXCALIBUR Crossbow Inc. principals Bill and Kath Troubridge to Ausbow Industries. This was their first visit to Australia and coincides with Excalibur's 20th anniversary.

Kath Troubridge, John Clark and Bill Troubridge

Bill and Kath wanted to see the Australian crossbow shooting scene first-hand. They experienced pig and buffalo shooting in Cape Yorke Peninsula, Queensland and the Northern Territory, participated in target crossbow shooting in Goolwa, South Australia and met with some crossbow dealers.

The visit reinforces the long standing relationship between Excalibur Crossbow Inc. and Ausbow Industries, and signals a continuing commitment to Australia - particularly in these uncertain times.

Working with Ausbow's crossbow hunting advisor and Excalibur field tester Ted Mitchell, Bill and Kath have taken video footage which will be used to make the first professional Australian crossbow hunting videotape. This should be available in about 12 months.

Excalibur Crossbows Inc. have committed to improve dealer support in Australia with better point-of-sale material and dealer incentives in 2004. We are looking for committed Excalibur dealers. Contact John Clark for more information.

The Excalibur commitment to continuous product improvement and unsurpassed reliability, coupled with a stronger Australian dollar means that there has never been a better to to buy EXCALIBUR crossbows and accessories.

If you have specific questions or want to know what Excalibur crossbow users around the world are discussing, check out the Excalibur forum.

Check out the Crossbow Frequently Asked Questions section now being maintained by Ausbow Industries.

Ausbow Industries is a member of the Southern Alexandrina Business Association.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you have any comments or want more information, please contact Ausbow Industries by using the Further Information form. You can contact us directly by phone, fax, email or snail mail as shown below or by making an appointment to visit us in the River Port of Goolwa, South Australia.