BECOME THE SLINGSHOT RAMBO: LEARN HOW TO USE AND AIM A SLINGSHOT

“You little rodents messed with the wrong Gallantry Man.”

Catapults, which were invented nearly 2,500 years ago, are epic. You know what else is epic? The fact that way back then, some absolute legend went ahead and said to himself “Hey, you know what else would be cool? The ability to carry this catapult in my pocket!”

Classic!

“It’s time to hunt!”

- The little dude from Big Daddy, probably

ENTER THE SLINGSHOT

From being used as a weapon of war in Ancient Rome, to being used to take out vermin by 19^th century hunters and that little kid Julian from Big Daddy, the slingshot has stood the test of time for good reason.

The hand-powered, pocket projectile catapults known as the slingshot are straight-up money.

“I love that Gallantry ranked (read it HERE) the Rambo flicks.

Those dudes really make me feel seen.”

IF IT AIN’T BROKE, DON’T FIX IT

Unlike many everyday carry accessories, the slingshot has not had to evolve much over the years. The rationale behind this is simple. It hasn’t had to.

“Alright. Not gonna lie. Now I see why these new EDC Slingshots from Gallantry, with their simple yet effective design, are so popular among EDC enthusiasts and survivalists. They’re straight fire. I’m going to use mine as effective tools of intimidation, as a way to put rabbits, squirrels, pigeons, and even the occasional Not-A-Gallantry Man chump on notice.”

PAPA’S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG, ER, SLINGSHOT

Believe it or not (we recommend sticking with the former because it’s true), the slingshot, especially the EDC slingshot, has never been hotter. Though popular culture often depicts the slingshot as being a tool of the youth (Dennis the Menace, anyone?), the truth of the matter is that the sling is actually more popular with the likes of your typical Gallantry Man Legend (when The National Slingshot Association was founded in the 1940s, the organization reported that 80% of slingshot sales were to men over 30 years old, many of them professionals) than it is with the snot-nosed kid around the corner.

Sure, yes, kids can play around with a slingshot like it’s a fun toy (and we’re not saying it can’t be, especially at the office – see “Playing at Work: Desk Toys for Grown-Ups HERE), but for the big boys, well, it can be a reaaaally fun toy…

Make no mistake, when used properly and strategically by a learned user, the durable, lightweight, easy-to-use everyday carry slingshot can launch a projectile at legitimately lethal speeds. Less expensive and aggressive of a hunting weapon than a rifle or a hunting crossbow, it is thus superb for close range hunting of annoying little rodents, fish (talk about a cool way to get your next sushi dinner), and/or birds. Furthermore, using the everyday carry slingshot on the regular can help you keep your Rambo-esque bowhunting and marksman game fresh and proper at the range while providing you with the ability to participate in one of the many, many slingshot competitions around the world.

Kind of crazy that Sonny (Adam Sandler) never entered that kid into a slingshot competition in Big Daddy, right?

Man, there’s just something about pulling back that projectile-filled pocket and letting a rip in the direction of your mark, you know?

SHOWTIME!

Enough chit-chat.

Let’s push the potatoes to the side of our plates and talk about our slingshot meat.

Let’s talk about using a slingshot to light up an intended target!

NOTE: With great power comes great responsibility. As such, always use caution when handling the bad boy known as the slingshot in order to avoid unwanted damage or injury. Safety first!

“Let’s do this.”

Here are the steps to using your new everyday carry slingshot with impact like the true Gallantry Man boss that you are…

STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR AMMO

Before you even leave the lodge, you’ve got to make your ammo selection. Punch-packing steel balls or marbles, which are nice, round, and dense, work like a champ.

STEP 2: STALK. THAT. PREY.

And do it stealthily until you lock in at a distance of roughly 30 feet.

STEP 3: LOAD THAT AMMO UP

While holding the base of your sling with your dominant hand, use your free hand to place your ammo in the center of the pouch.

STEP 4: SECURE THE AMMO

Use your index finger and thumb to keep your ammo of choice in place. You’ll know if your form is correct if your thumb runs parallel with your slingshot’s strap.

Proceed to curl your index finger ever so slightly while pressing the other side of the pocket between knuckle #1 and knuckle #2.

Be vigilante during this crucial step, especially when it comes to making sure that you are not squeezing the pocket closed around your ammo. Remember, you’re looking for a clean shot here!

STEP 5: GRIP IT

Grip the handle with your dominant arm while using your other arm to pull back the ammo.

STEP 6: RAISE UP

Slowly raise your arm to the side as you hold up your slingshot either horizontally or vertically.

STEP 7: GET IN POSITION

Turn your body sideways so that the shoulder of your arm that is holding the slingshot grip faces your target.

STEP 8: RAISE UP…MORE

Raise the slingshot in such a manner that is perpendicular to your body, then slightly begin to angle it away from your body.

STEP 9: BASE CAMP

Keep your feet facing forward as you make sure that they stay even with the width of your shoulders.

Forming a solid base with your legs is critical, so stay focused, Kemosabe.

STEP 10: AIM TIME

In a non-hurried manner, use both eyes (none of that one eye closed stuff you see in the movies) to line up your shot so that you are aiming just slightly above your target.

STEP 11: PULL BACK

Pull your ammo all the way back with your free hand until the band is completely Stretch Armstronged the f out. You’ll know you’re golden when you can see the full triangle being formed by the forks of your sling.

STEP 12: BREATHE

Take a beat and draw that breath, brother. Slowly release it.

STEP 13: IT’S ALMOST TIME. SHOWTIME, THAT IS.

Double-check that your thumb is not in the way of your projectile as you completely release that sweet breath…

STEP 14: RELEASE THE KRACKEN!

Release the band and let that projectile fly! #Killshot

“Hot damn! My new EDC Slingshots available from Gallantry are hot!”

Suffice to say, the modern, sophisticated EDC slingshot is most definitely not your Grandpappy’s slingshot. In addition to coming in more styles and sizes than ever, the slingshots of today just look more, well, gangster.

Take a look for yourself.

First up, we’ve got…

THE BLACK HELLA SLINGSHOT

Although guerrilla forces actually once used the slingshot, it is remembered by many as a childhood toy. Hella Slingshot's Black Hella Slingshot is a modernized version of the one you may remember from your younger years, but it is far superior in terms of straight-up craftsmanship (if you know what we mean).

Handmade in San Francisco from forked tree branches dipped in black and white, it comes with natural latex bands and features a seriously awesome leather ammo pouch.

A reliable self-defense weapon for your next backpacking adventure, each one of these beauties is truly unique.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Handmade from forked tree branches
• Leather pouch
• Natural latex bands
• Made in San Francisco, CA
• 8" - 10" L x 3" - 5" W

Hella Slingshot

$28.00

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“You really think I’d just buy the Black Hella Slingshot from Gallantry? Really? That’s hilarious, bro. Nah, I got The Hella Slingshot No. 4, too. My EDC is stacked, son!”

THE HELLA SLINGSHOT NO. 4

Hella Slingshot's Slingshot No.4 is similar to The Black Hella Slingshot, but it definitely differentiates itself in major ways with both its killer walnut finish as well as its shellacked hemp grip.

HOT SAUCE!!!

SPECIFICATIONS

• Handmade from forked tree branches
• Walnut finish
• Shellacked hemp grip
• Leather pouch
• Natural latex bands
• Made in San Francisco, CA
• 8" - 10" L x 3" - 5" W

Hella Slingshot

$30.00

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“Another day. Another sweet new EDC Slingshot from Gallantry. Hell yeah!”