Dry Fire

A dry fire is the release of a bow without an arrow. In this case, the energy stored during the draw is not transferred to an arrow but remains almost entirely in the bow itself, causing extreme stress.

Consequences of a dry fire:

  • Damage or breakage of the limbs
  • String breakage
  • Damage to cams (in compound bows)
  • Risk of injury

A dry fire can instantly and irreparably destroy a bow.

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