Is it illegal for individuals to own and use recurve bow?

This is not illegal. Recurve bow is not a mechanical bow, and it is not within the management scope of public security organs. However, it is clearly stipulated when it is transported and displayed as dangerous sports equipment.

According to the relevant regulations, recurve bow, as a dangerous sports equipment, is not allowed to carry it with you during transportation, so it needs to go through the consignment formalities. And recurve bow must be used in professional venues. The arrow used in recurve bow must be separated from the shaft before reaching the professional site, and it is strictly prohibited to display and use it in public places.

Mechanical bows and crossbows are very lethal weapons, which are strictly controlled by the state. When using mechanical bow and arrow equipment again, it must be reported to the local public security bureau for approval, and it can only be used in professional shooting range after approval.

Article 23 of China's Law on Public Security Administration Punishment clearly stipulates that anyone who illegally carries guns, ammunition, crossbows, daggers and other instruments prescribed by the state shall be detained for not more than five days and fined not more than 500 yuan. If the circumstances are minor, he shall be given a warning or fined. Whoever illegally carries guns, ammunition, crossbows, daggers and other state-regulated instruments into public places or public transport shall be detained for more than 5 days 10 and fined for less than 500 yuan.