大约在3万年以前,我国就发明了弓箭。正如恩格斯所说:“弓箭对于蒙昧时代,正如铁剑对于野蛮时代和火器对于文明时代一样,乃是决定性的武器。”弓和箭是使用时间最长的古老兵器。弓箭可以远射,原始人有了弓箭,就比较容易获得猎物,也可以制服那些凶猛的野兽了。后来,部落之间发生战争,弓箭就成了重要的兵器之一。春秋时期出现弩,控制射击的弩机已是比较灵巧的机械装置。《史记·梁孝王世家》:“梁多作兵器弩弓矛数十万, About 30,000 years ago, China invented the bow and arrow. As Engels put it: ”Bows and arrows are the decisive weapons in the age of ignorance, just as the iron swords are for the brutal age and the firearms for the age of civilization.“ ”Bows and arrows are the oldest weapons of all time. Bows and arrows can be long-range, the original person with a bow and arrow, it is relatively easy to get prey, you can subdue those ferocious beasts. Later, the war between the tribes, bow and arrow has become one of the important weapons. Crossbow appeared in the Spring and Autumn Period, the crossbow control of the shooting machine is more dexterous mechanical device. “Historical Records Liangxiao Wang family”: "Liang more weapons for hundreds of thousands of crossbow spear,