From the Inventor Jerry Goff
Former World Class Heavyweight Boxer to Inventor of the Vertical Crossbow and Draw-Loc
The Invention and
Early Development
The Draw-Loc was invented in 1995 after having multiple shoulder injuries and lacking the ability to draw my compound bow, and from that point on, the evolution began. Several years later, the Draw-Loc bows were designed and became popular with the "underground" bowhunters, who were not widely accepted by the "main street" bowhunter groups, fearing it would destroy or eliminate bowhunting. In the very early 2000s, the restriction of crossbows and Draw-Locs began relaxing, and attitudes began changing significantly about the way crossbows and Draw-Locs were used, and soon after, a new Draw-Loc, the "in-line," was designed and produced, and really changed things. It was more rigid, quieter, and made users feel safer about using a device like this on their compound bow. Shortly after, the original vertical crossbow was built. First, with the Draw-Loc trigger, and 1 year later, the Bullpup trigger was added, a real game changer.
The Invention and Early Development
The Draw-Loc was invented in 1995 after having multiple shoulder injuries and lacking the ability to draw my compound bow, and from that point on, the evolution began. Several years later, the Draw-Loc bows were designed and became popular with the "underground" bowhunters, who were not widely accepted by the "main street" bowhunter groups, fearing it would destroy or eliminate bowhunting. In the very early 2000s, the restriction of crossbows and Draw-Locs began relaxing, and attitudes began changing significantly about the way crossbows and Draw-Locs were used, and soon after, a new Draw-Loc, the "in-line," was designed and produced, and really changed things. It was more rigid, quieter, and made users feel safer about using a device like this on their compound bow. Shortly after, the original vertical crossbow was built. First, with the Draw-Loc trigger, and 1 year later, the Bullpup trigger was added, a real game changer.
Improved Balance and the Creation of the Mini
Moving the trigger more to the center of the trigger tube, it made the bow extremely balanced without reducing the power stroke, and the bow was not nearly as heavy in the front end. This bow was great for most adult shooters, but still too long for some younger or shorter folks. After a couple of years of good success with the Original, it was time to make a bow that could be shot by anyone, and the Mini was born.
