[riverrunner]

Depending on the gun. A bow is deadly but a lot slower to shoot.

Any decent fire arm is more effective then a bow.

[IGOTMINE]

I took a deer once with a bow and arrow. Must've been a helluva shot to take a train with one!

[nonsporting]

Depending on the gun. A bow is deadly but a lot slower to shoot.

Any decent fire arm is more effective then a bow.

True. But this is California where it is virtually guaranteed that no one in public (unless they're "criminals" or police) will have a gun. Thus, a bow is good enough.

Who wants to be first to challenge the man with the bow?