1. Nobody should ever be at the target end when shooting is taking place, no matter how far off to one side they are.

2. When two or more archers are shooting, they should stand side by side, not one ahead of the other.

3. Always make sure that everyone has finished shooting before anyone starts walking towards the target.

4. The point of the arrow should not be drawn past the edge of the bow. If an arrow comes right inside the bow it can snap when released, and bits of it can penetrate your arm. For the same reason, don't jerk the string back when you shoot, for this can draw the arrow inside the bow.

5. When walking towards the target to collect the arrows, be careful of any in the grass, the rear end of which could stick into your ankle. Be careful of your dog running onto an arrow in the grass.

6. When pulling your arrows out of the target, make sure that nobody is close enough to be in danger from the rear end of the arrow striking them in the face, because the arrows can come out suddenly.

7. Don't ever point an arrow at another person. One little slip and you have blinded or killed someone. Even the smallest bows are weapons, not toys.

8. Finally, don't shoot arrows straight up into the air. You have no idea where it will land or the damage it may do.

These are all commonsense rules really, but it is worth bringing them to your attention so that your archery is great fun and without any danger.