sylvan bow question

So I have a friend who is coming in soon and it struck a question in my mind. She is a sylvan ranger and wants to use a sword....however I know the bow skill is a racial to sylvans. My question is...if I we're to be knocked out or on the ground for some reason..would she be able to use my bow?

Yes.

Sean

Do you need another bow?

No I don't need a bow but thanks for the concern. She wants to be a melee character. But this was an idea that came up when we were discussing her character and skills.