(Video) Check Out How to Use a Primitive Weapon Called the Shepard’s Sling. This is Insane!

primitive sling

Ever wonder how David, a young child, could have possibly killed a 9-foot Goliath (probably an exaggeration, but he was a big dude) with a simple sling and stone? Wonder no more.

Even though this primitive weapon doesn't seem like it won't do much, trust us when we say it will. Just check out this video and prepare to be amazed.

For the demonstrator in this video, the sling is a somewhat difficult weapon, as it's tough to aim mid-swing and land on target. But for David, the sling would have been a primary weapon. It's how he would have hunted game and clearly, it's how he armed himself for war.

While the demonstrator has a hard time, he's still able to hit the target with relatively little practice. If someone were to practice with a sling on a daily basis (as David would have) there is no doubt that they would be able to punch a hole right through the target. I know what I'm packing in my gear.


4 Comments

  1. Graham Wright said:

    Wear one wrapped around the wrist for instant access , pick up pebbles from a stream bed or beach that are smooth & rounded . Practice , practice , practice .

  2. Ray Slote said:

    Looks like a good weapon to learn. Easy to make and pack, and there’s a huge supply of rocks. Going to have to look into one of these

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