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Would a crossbow kill someone? - Example Case Discussed

Would a crossbow kill someone? - Example Case Discussed

Crossbows are a projectile weapon that have been used since the ancient times.

With advances in material science, manufacturing techniques, and modern technology, they have become even more accurate, powerful, and reliable. 

If someone was shot with a crossbow, would they die? 

One person did get shot with a crossbow twice. Fortunately, in this example, she lived, but what could have happened if a slightly different arrow was used? 

Joerg Sprave discusses this real life scenario, and provides some simple ballistics tests to experiment with what could have happened.

Watch below:

Looking for the crossbow that was tested? Here it is: 

 

 

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