This week, we looked at some ways to enjoy wargaming without relying on airsoft guns alone. Last Tuesday, I wrote about Archery Tag for those who want to use bow and arrow for doing some "silent kills", for this weekend, I go back to another timeless weapon, the slingshot.

In this case, it's a slingshot that has been designed to be more accurate and more unconventional looking ---- The Pocket Shot. At first glance it looks like a large rubber funnel and far from looking tactical such as those tactical slingshots that come with lasers and weaponlights. It also looks harmless, but once loaded with steel slingshot ammo, it can shoot through cans and bottles at 350fps (weight and mass of the ammo used at this velocity is undetermined as of this writing).

According to the developers, its patented circular design can allow users to load and shoot The Pocket Shot at three times the rate of a regular slingshot. That speed should do especially if you want to use The Pocket Shot in an airsoft combat situation. Just imagine you've run out of batteries or gas and the only thing you've got are the plastic BBs in your magazines. Just pull out The Pocket Shot and keep on firing!

Since it's easily pocketable, it's easier to carry around and you can just put it inside any empty pouch on your vest or cargo pockets. As compared to carrying an Archery Tag,  The Pocket Shot won’t take much space or put on additional weight when brought along as a "silent kill" backup weapon.

Recommended ammo for The Pocket Shot are 1/4 inch up to 5/16 inch steel slugs, marbles, small paintballs around .4 cal, and airsoft BBs. They don’t recommend the BB gun metal pellets as they may tear the pouch and are also dangerous. It can also shoot arrows, but that'll make it even more dangerous. Using The Pocket Shot will entail also wearing eye protection as it is not a toy, it is a weapon. But if you're in an airsoft game, please do stick with the plastic airsoft BBs.

I'm not sure if game organizers would allow the Pocket Shot as a backup weapon in airsoft and milsim events. But surely some would be open to it since we use pyros, powder landmines, and rubber knives in these games.

The Pocket Shot costs US$25.00 to purchase and replacement pouches can be ordered in packs of 3, 8, or 12. You can purchase it directly from The Pocket Shot Store or through their authorized dealers.