Crossbow

Crossbows were a type of weapon commonly used in the Middle Ages. They were a type of projectile weapon. Specially-designed bolts were the usual ammunition.

Irongron's men aimed crossbows at Linx when he talk to Irongron in his castle. (TV: The Time Warrior)

In 1215, at the behest of, a guard at Fitzwilliam Castle killed Sir Geoffrey de Lacy by firing a crossbow at him. He was hit in the back while riding from the castle and died from his wounds some time later. (TV: The King's Demons)

The human colonists on Tara used crossbows that fired electric bolts. It was considered a peasant's weapon. (TV: The Androids of Tara)