Handleless slingshot with folding storage compartment

Abstract

A handleless slingshot with a folding storage compartment is disclosed. The slingshot does not require that the user grip a handle to shoot it and the folding storage compartment may be removed or omitted if desired. The slingshot includes a storage compartment that can store projectiles (such as steel shot) and/or other supplies. The storage compartment is foldable such that it can be folded into the base of the slingshot to create a compact, portable unit. The slingshot includes a quick-release interchangeable band system that uses clips that matingly engage grooves formed at the ends of the slingshot arms to secure the band. The slingshot includes guard area which protects the web area of the hand when shooting the slingshot. The slingshot moves the thumb and index finger contact points forward of the band to increase stability and eliminate the need to grip a handle when shooting the slingshot.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A slingshot, the slingshot comprising:
 a body; and   a pair of integrated arms extending from the body, each arm having an upper portion with a groove formed therein, the groove configured to receive a clip to secure a band, and a lower portion formed as a wing, the wing extending outwardly from the upper portion of the arm and forming a gap between the wing and the upper portion,   wherein the body comprises a guard area formed and extending between each arm, and a pair of recesses formed in the body within respective gaps, and   wherein the recesses formed in respective gaps form a gripping portion for a user to manipulate and operate the slingshot.   
     
     
         2 . The slingshot of  claim 1 , wherein each recess is formed in the body at a top portion of each wing and an underside of each groove on respective arms. 
     
     
         3 . The slingshot of  claim 1 , wherein the slingshot engages multiple discrete contact points of a hand of the user to provide a counter-torque when the user operates the slingshot. 
     
     
         4 . A slingshot, the slingshot comprising:
 a body having a guard area;   a pair of integrated arms extending from the body, each arm having an upper portion with a groove formed therein, the groove configured to receive a clip to secure a band, and a lower portion formed as a wing, the wing extending outwardly from the upper portion of the arm such that a gap is formed between the wing and the upper portion, wherein the guard area extends between the arms and rearward relative to the grooves; and   a gripping portion formed by a recess in each gap between the upper portion and the wing of each arm.   
     
     
         5 . The slingshot of  claim 4  wherein the gripping portions are angled inwardly toward a user when the user operates the slingshot. 
     
     
         6 . The slingshot of  claim 4 , wherein the slingshot engages multiple discrete contact points of a hand of a user to provide a counter-torque when the user operates the slingshot. 
     
     
         7 . The slingshot of  claim 4 , wherein the gripping portion is disposed at least partially forward of the band when a user operates the slingshot.