Do medieval knights use ranged weapons?

Absolutely, probably not really bows much, but crossbows were definitely used, particularly in sieges. Some British knight may have used longbows, particularly if they lead longbow companies, even more so if they were raised from Captain of one to a knight. read more

Some British knight may have used longbows, particularly if they lead longbow companies, even more so if they were raised from Captain of one to a knight. Later knights fancied firearms very much, particularly carbines and pistols. read more

Medieval knights attacking weapons included both close combat weapons and ranged weapons. The most important medieval knights weapons were of course various kinds of swords. Daggers and knives were of central importance during close combat. read more

A ranged weapon is any a projectile or weapon that launches a projectile. In contrast, a weapon intended to be used in man-to-man combat is called a melee weapon. Early ranged weapons include weapons such as javelins, throwing axes the bow and arrow, and medieval siege engines like catapults, ballistas and trebuchets. read more