The slingshot is an iconic ranged weapon and an ancient one. Although most common folks know the slingshot as a toy enjoyed by young, good boys and troublemakers alike, like many such contrivances the slingshot did not begin life as a mere toy.
A modern slingshot, even a simple one, is a formidable weapon, one more than capable of bringing down small and medium-sized game, and even serving as a redoubtable self-defense tool in a pinch.
With accuracy, range, and versatility to spare, a compact slingshot is worthy of inclusion in any survival kit.
Probably the best attribute of the slingshot is its simplicity, and its most basic being nothing more than a sturdy frame that holds a piece of elastic material and a small pouch to contain the ammunition.
This means that almost anyone with a little DIY talent can produce a frighteningly effective slingshot from common materials, and this by itself is a valuable survival skill.
