Abstract: A bowstring release device is claimed for drawing and releasing the bowstring on an archery bow. The bowstring release device includes a main body that is grasped and pulled by an archer. The main body defines a notch that is sized to receive a segment of a bowstring. The notch has an open end through which the segment of the bowstring can enter and exit. A release arm is coupled to the main body with a pivot. The release arm is selectively positionable between a closed position, where the release arm extends over the open end of the notch, and an open position, where the release arm does not obstruct the open end of the notch. A first locking mechanism is provided that engages the release arm when it is in its closed position. The first locking mechanism prevents the release arm from moving into its open position until a predetermined threshold force is applied to the release arm by the bowstring.

Abstract: The present invention arrow rest includes a mounting element that can be selectively attached to the archery bow. An interchangeable arrow support assembly is attached to the mounting element. The arrow support assembly includes a positioning mechanism that automatically positions the arrow support assembly into a desired position on the mounting element as the arrow support assembly is attached to the mounting element. As such, an archer can preadjust several arrow support assemblies for different shooting conditions such as arrow weight, target distance and the like. As a result, the archer need only change the arrow support assembly with another to ready his or her bow to a new shooting condition. The preadjusted arrow support assemblies eliminate the time consuming step of having to readjust the arrow rest each time shooting conditions change.