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	Slinging.org - News and Information on the Ancient Weapon
		The sling is unique in that the movement of the weapon is merely an extension of the user’s body.
		The connection between slinger and sling is an intimate bond, and one that is rarely found in modern weaponry.
		Although use of the sling diminished after the fall of the Roman Empire, the weapon’s supremacy as the premier, personal, long-range weapon was not supplanted until the 15th century.
	www.slinging.org (387 words)

	Weapons :: d20srd.org
		A reach weapon is a melee weapon that allows its wielder to strike at targets that aren’t adjacent to him or her.
		A character can fight with both ends of a double weapon as if fighting with two weapons, but he or she incurs all the normal attack penalties associated with two-weapon combat, just as though the character were wielding a one-handed weapon and a light weapon.
		It is possible to throw a weapon that isn’t designed to be thrown (that is, a melee weapon that doesn’t have a numeric entry in the Range Increment column on Table: Weapons), but a character who does so takes a -4 penalty on the attack roll.
	www.d20srd.org /srd/equipment/weapons.htm (5410 words)

	Sling (weapon) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A sling is a projectile weapon typically used to throw a blunt missile such as a stone.
		The story serves to emphasise several important aspects of the sling as a weapon: it is clearly a low-status weapon, but in the hands of an expert it is not to be underestimated.
		The Staff sling continued to be used in sieges and the sling was used as a part of large siege engines.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sling_(weapon) (3685 words)

	Sling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A sling (weapon) is a device used to hurl projectiles.
		A sling is a strap harness attached to a long gun such as a rifle or a shotgun, designed to support the firearm in some intended position on operator's body; see also sling belting.
		Singapore Sling is a cocktail that was invented by Mr.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sling (354 words)

	Weapon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Magnetic weapons is one that uses magnetic fields to accelerate and propel projectiles, or to focus charged particle beams.
		Suicide weapons are typically explosive in nature and exploit the willingness of their operator to not survive the attack to reach their target.
		Infantry support weapons are designed to attack various threats to infantry units, supporting the infantry's operations, including heavy machine guns, mortars and pinpoint airstrikes ordered by the infantry, often to strike heavily defended positions, such as enemy camps or extensively powerful machine-gun nests.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Weapon (2677 words)

	Holster for a concealed weapon - Patent 4022361
		A sling or strap support is either permanently or detachably secured to the case near the bottom of the case and extends upwardly along the outer side of the holster case.
		Sling 14 includes an elongate strap 16 which extends along the outside 17 of the holster case 12 and upwardly beyond the upper edge 21 of the case.
		The sling 14 is secured to the holster case 12 by engaging the fastener material 23 on the tab 18 to the cooperating fastener material 21 on the inner side 17 of the holster case.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /4022361.html (2829 words)

	Sling for a weapon - Patent 6068167
		The Branby sling differs from the others and from the present invention in that the sling is provided with a keeper or lock member, which must first be released before any manual sliding adjustments may be made by the user to increase the effective length of the sling or to decrease such length.
		The sling further includes a second buckle slidably mounted on the inner leg of the sling and defining an adjustable stop member to limit the extent to which the second guide arrangement may be manually slid along the inner leg toward the first loop when the second guide arrangement is detached from the first buckle.
		The sling 10 has a first terminal end 16 formed in the elongated web 14 at the end of the sling that is adapted to be attached to or adjacent the muzzle end 18 of the weapon 12, such as by a conventional swivel hook 20.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /6068167.html (3937 words)

	sling
		Slings have been in use for as long as we can document these things, they are the tool-in-trade of shepherds to scare off wild animals, but with a life-time of use can be used with accuracy and force.
		The sling is whirled in a circle and then one end of the string is released to let the stone or 'bullet' fly toward the target.
		The staff sling was a Greek weapon called a fustibalum, essentially a leather or cord sling on the end of a pole.
	www.geocities.com /zozergames/sling.html (1932 words)

	Special Operations Patrol (SOP) Sling
		When we designed the SOP sling our intent was to produce the ultimate tactical patrol sling design, incorporating every positive feature suggested to us by end users as well as addressing, and solving, every negative issue relating to conventional 3 point sling designs that we had identified.
		Conventional 3 point slings that are solidly attached to the side of the weapon don't hang well in anything but the Off Side Drop carry mode and have a tendency to bind up and limit efficient movement of the weapon during positional shooting.
		The sling, however, is still attached and still functional allowing you to "let it hang" should a secondary weapon transition be called for.
	www.spectergear.com /sop_sling.htm (1089 words)

	FGA Tactical Sling and Combat Assault Gear. * 1-877-754-6476 *
		Our Sling - The FGA Tactical Slings™ by Slings Only® are custom made three point tactical slings for various assault rifles whether for use in law enforcement, military or self-defense.
		Our quick, functional and efficient three point tactical slings are adaptable for various carry configurations, like right or left shoulder carry, patrol ready and backpack carry (watch video).
		A combination of metal snaphooks, nylon cords and stock adapters are used depending on the rifle and tactical sling model.
	www.slingsonly.com (474 words)

	UK Indymedia - The sling as the ultimate lightweight weapon
		Slinging was of much importance to the Balearians that their mothers would not allow them to eat until they hit their marks in practice.
		The staff sling, which is nothing but a sling attached to the end of a stick, was used to hurl large ammunition with greater force during the sieges of many a fortress.
		While a sling may be covered by weapons statutes in some states, it is hard to imagine being arrested for the possession of one, and it would be next to impossible for anyone to discover that you possessed one unless they caught you in the act of shooting.
	www.indymedia.org.uk /en/2007/04/367630.html (13798 words)

	directopedia : Directory : Recreation : Guns : Slings and Blowguns
		A sling is a projectile weapon typically used to throw a blunt missile such as a stone, it is also known as the shepherd's sling to distinguish it from other meanings.
		The story serves to emphasise several important aspects of the sling as a weapon: it is clearly a low-status weapon, but in the hands of an expert it is not to be underestimated.
		The Staff sling continued to be used in sieges and the sling was used as a part of large siege engines.
	www.directopedia.org /directory/Recreation-Guns/Slings_Blowguns.shtml (3537 words)

	sling - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Sling, device often used in the past as a weapon to discharge a stone or other heavy object with great force at a target.
		A sling is a projectile weapon typically used to throw a blunt missile such as a stone.
		The sling is not to be confused with the slingshot, which works on...
	encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=sling (210 words)

	snapsling
		The Snap Sling was designed to carry the weight of your combat weapon in a safe and comfortable position (patrol position) for an extended period, yet enable you to respond or initiate fire instantly with either point shooting (close targets) or precision aimed fire (using your sights).
		It is made to be used on weapons that mount their slings on the side of the weapon opposite the ejection port.
		The weapon is properly adjusted to the patrol position when the butt of the weapon rests in your right armpit with the muzzle angled down and the sling is carrying the weight of the weapon.
	www.grsc.com /snapsling.php (870 words)

	Slings
		To place the weapon in the High Port Arms carrying position, the middle bar of the double eye is inserted into the metal clip that is riveted onto the left side of the mag well on the 9mm rifle.
		To deploy the weapon into a firing position the shooter grasps the weapon by the forearm and trigger group and with a quick aggressive thrust, shoves the weapon forward in the direction of the muzzle.
		The hip carrying position Allows the weapon to be carried along the shooters firing side or slightly across his or her front.
	www.top-notchparts.com /slings.htm (1242 words)

	Marine Corps Gazette (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The best three-point slings will come with a quick-release that allows the shooter to get out of the sling in case of an emergency (falling into deep water with our 50 pounds of assault gear on or being grabbed by a member of a crowd during civil disturbances, to name a few).
		The sling is adjusted by sliding the keeper located on the strap closest to the weapon toward the muzzle to decrease the sling length and increase the tension, or by sliding the keeper on the inside strap toward the buttstock, increasing the overall length and decreasing tension of the position.
		If the tension is adjusted properly for firing while the firing arm is through the loop of the sling, then the shooter won’t be able to sling the weapon under his arm at all for movement.
	www.mca-marines.org /Gazette/2005/05eby2.html (1120 words)

	Weapons portal Russian Army (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Weapon, AK in this instance, is readied in this fashion – the shooting arm grips the pistol grip, then turns and raises the weapon, aligning it with the target using the counterforce created by the tension between the sling’s loop and the shooting hand.
		When the weapon is positioned in across the chest position, it’s enough to pull the “tail” of the snap closure with shooting hand, to release the weapon.
		If the weapon’s buttstock is folding type, very important that the strap is attached to the rear sling ring, passing under the stock, with the exception when the sling ring is positioned towards the operator.
	russianarms.info /enghtm/3.htm (3224 words)

	Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) Sling
		Should a secondary weapon transition be required the weapon drops naturally to the offside, muzzle down, clearing a path to the sidearm and allowing an unobstructed secondary weapon transition.
		With the male portion of the side release buckle attached to the weapon, and the female portion attached to the sling, the sling remains wrapped around the operator's body when the release buckle is disengaged.
		If it becomes necessary to unhook the weapon from your body, such as when firing from an unconventional shooting position outside of the capabilities of the sling or something as simple, yet hazardous, as mounting/dismounting a vehicle, there isn't 3 feet of webbing trailing from the weapon.
	www.spectergear.com /mout_sling.htm (645 words)

	The Sling
		The Sling is even such a simple weapon even dads unexperienced in regular weapon usage can teach their sons unlike for an example the bow wich is mostly learned in the recruiting centres.
		Shendar Slings for example managed to outrange the bow and whenever it came to fighting, the Shendar were known for the usage of their Slings.
		Where a normal Sling is used to knock down an enemy with blunt amunition the Brownie-Sling uses poisened nails of a rat or a mouse attached on each side of the stone.
	www.santharia.com /weapons/sling.htm (1147 words)

	The Sling Ancient Weapon
		Not knowing the particulars of sling design, it was a poor thing but I did manage to get a rock out there occasionally.
		Later I learned about the fiber slings of various countries of the world and especially the Andean slings of the Inca civilization.
		In Reno that covered a sling fragment found in Lovelock cave, Nevada on the partially mummified body of a 6 y/o male dating from about 272-792 B.C. It was made from Apocynum cannabinum, aka Indian hemp.
	www.pipeline.com /~jburdine (427 words)

	EN World - Morrus' D&D / d20 News & Reviews Site - PrC: The Sling Wielder
		Sling Wielders are most commons in regions where gnomes or halflings live under the greater peoples, like elven, humans, orcs or even dwarves...
		The sling wielder may attempt a trip attack as if he was a medium size attacker.
		The Sling Wielder suffers no attack of oppertunies from ist direct opponent when using his sling in melee, and gains a +4 dodge bonus to AC against other attackers.
	www.enworld.org /showthread.php?t=3699 (836 words)

	IMS-PLUS Military Holsters
		3-point style slings have many drawbacks; they get snagged on weapon and body mounted gear, they are complicated to use and can be too specialized for all around combat use, and they don’t give the wearer any flexibility when it comes to using the weapon as a no-fire fighting tool.
		The conventional mounting of the issue sling on an M 16 does not allow the soldier to carry the weapon in a ready-fire mode (sling positioned over the shoulder with the weapon hanging right side up under the arm in a ready to fire position).
		This fully adjustable sling enables the user to easily transition shooting positions, swing the weapon out of the way for easy access to sidearm, or other equipment, and if necessary allows the weapon to be rapidly disconnected from the sling.
	www.imsplus.com /ims38.html (1625 words)

	Emdom USA , Inc. Universal Rig Strap (URS) Sling
		The rig strap/anchor portion features a sling with a non-slip “Z-pull” end, a universal rig anchor loop, and a female Fastex buckle that connects the weapon connector.
		The URS sling works for all shooting positions, and it's meant for shooters who prefer the maneuverability of a single point sling, as opposed to two or three point slings.
		URS sling is a versatile, highly functional single point sling primarily designed for M4 carbine with a single point sling attachment end plane, or other weapons with similar configuration.
	www21.serrahost.com /emdomusa/Detail.bok?no=37 (611 words)

	DeltaForce.com
		The mandate: Create a sling for multiple combat scenarios, yet simple and effective.
		Our single point sling allows the weapon to hang in front for easy control and is adjustable for body armor, winter clothing, etc. A section of heavy duty elastic cord attached near the mount clip permit's the rifle to be carried close to the body and still maintain the ability to quickly shoulder the weapon.
		The sling connects with a trigger snap that will fit most loop style attachment points.
	www.deltaforce.com /catalog/specopsrifleandshotgunslings.html (416 words)

	Weapon Sling at Militaryequipmentonline
		At the centre of the sling, a particular cradle or else pouch is constructed.
		Terms such as weapon and m4, galls police equipment, galls sandiego, gulls police equipment, and tactical slings for shotguns are also related.
		Such slings are too useful within bracing such weapons during build use of, to achieve a particular greater aim.
	militaryequipmentonline.sports555.com /weapon_sling.html (477 words)

	Slings (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The sling is a simple length of cord or cloth with a cup in the center.
		The projectile is placed in the cup, and the sling is whirled rapidly in a sidearm or overhead motion.
		Sling bullets are made of lead, bronze, or iron, much like the bullets for a firearm.
	www.retromud.org /weapons/slings.html (135 words)

	Mounting Solutions Plus (MSP): TACTICAL RAPID ASSAULT SLING™ POSITIONS
		The sling is a conventional configuration with the sling across the front of the body either to the left or right side.
		The weapon is then pushed around to the back of the operator from his/her center, moving around his/her body to the right for right-hand users (moving around his/her body to the left for left-hand users).
		Once the weapon is in the rear area of the operator, the operator has his/her hands free and the operator’s weapon is removed from a suspect’s reach.
	www.mountsplus.com /sling/POSITIONS.htm (1424 words)

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		In the modern combatives world, when a person mentions weapon retention; they are often referring to the ability to maintain positive control of a pistol that an attacker is trying to seize and in turn use against them.
		Unlike a sling, the lanyard serves only to keep the weapon attached to the bearer's body and is not designed to keep the weapon in a ready position.
		For the person that relies on a long gun for protection, the ability to keep that weapon during an attack is a skill that is just as important as the ability to properly use the weapon.
	www.angelfire.com /nc3/ncmma/LongGun.html (1451 words)

	Sling (WebBible Encyclopedia) - ChristianAnswers.Net
		There were 700 Benjamites who were so skilled in its use that with the left hand they "could sling stones at a hair breadth, and not miss" (Judges 20:16; 1 Chronicles 12:2).
		Ancient hand slings generally consisted of a single long strip of leather or woven wool, with a central "pocket" for the stone.
		One Roman writer noted that opponents in leather armor were in far greater danger from sling missiles than arrows.
	www.christiananswers.net /dictionary/sling.html (1115 words)

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