Safety Accessories

To protect the three fingers that draw the bowstring, archers wear three-fingered gloves or finger tabs, or use mechanical releases.

A mechanical release snaps onto the string and is pulled back with the shooting hand. The archer pulls a trigger to release the string.

An armguard protects the inner part of the bow arm during release as the string snaps back. The armguard prevents the bowstring from hitting loose clothing and also helps protect the arm if an arrow breaks during release.