Patent ID: 8141547

Claim:
A crossbow comprising: a stock having a first stock end and a second stock end; a crossbar fixedly connected to the first stock end, wherein the crossbar comprises a first crossbar end and a second crossbar end that define a first axis that extends substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the stock; a bowstring operatively connected between the first crossbar end and the second crossbar end; a trigger mechanism that allows for the selective retention and release of the bowstring; and, an angled grip operatively connected to the stock, wherein the angled grip allows a wrist, a palm, and a forearm of an associated user to be substantially aligned when aiming or discharging the crossbow, wherein the angled grip is selectively adjustable between a first position and a second position, wherein the second position comprises an angled-grip position that allows the wrist, the palm, and the forearm of the associated user to be substantially aligned when aiming or discharging the crossbow.