| | The Badminton Library of Archery: The String, Bracer, and Other Implements |
 | | The armguard or bracer is intended to protect the arm from the blow of the string when the arrow is loosed, and it has been made of many materials and shapes. |
 | | Before putting on the bracer, it is advisable to undo the shirt-cuff and turn it back over the arm; it is also necessary see that the coat sleeve is folded smooth, so as to occupy as little space as possible. |
 | | The bracer is sometimes sewn to the left sleeve of the shooting coat, the straps being left on so that they can he fastened round the arm, and this plan certainly ensures its fitting close; but it is not always convenient to follow it, as it necessitates keeping a coat specially for shooting. |
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