Wild Captives: Making Archery Accessible and Inclusive in Brooklyn

Wild Captives: An Urban Archery Range

• 🎯 Wild Captives is a unique archery range located in New York City, designed to make the sport accessible to everyone.
• 🏙️ It offers a chance to try archery in a bustling urban environment, breaking down barriers to participation.

Inclusivity and Diverse Clientele

• 🌈 The space is intentionally designed to be welcoming for people of all genders, races, and abilities, fostering a sense of community.
• 👥 Contrary to traditional perceptions, the range is filled with a diverse audience including people of color, queer individuals, and families who may not have felt safe in other shooting ranges.
• 🤝 Wild Captives has become an unexpected unifier, bringing together a divided America through a shared, engaging activity.

The Archery Experience for Newbies

• 🏹 Newcomers are assured they can hit a bullseye, even if not on the first try, with confidence.
• ⚠️ Key safety instructions include never pointing an arrow at another person and waiting for all shooters to finish before collecting arrows.
• 🤩 The gear, including the quiver and arm guard, adds to the cool factor, enhancing the overall experience.

Learning Archery and Feeling Empowered

• ⚡ The archery practiced is intuitive and instinctual, focusing on replicating a successful shot.
• 💪 After about an hour, participants consistently achieve bullseyes, leaving them feeling powerful, strong, and accomplished.
• ✨ The business started as a pop-up demo space for a "Boy Scouts for adults" concept, but the archery component unexpectedly took off, especially after viral TikTok videos.