Editing Sling (weapon) (section)

=== Guam ===
Unique amongst most Pacific Islanders, the [[Chamorro people|Chamorro]] reached a terrific competency with a weapon as witness by 17th century Belgian [[missionary]], Pedro Coomans:

"Their offensive weapons include the sling, which they aim very skillfully at the head. Out of small ropes they weave a sort of net-bag, in which to carry stones with an oblong shape, some formed out of a marble stone, and others of clay, hardened in either the sun or fire. They whirl and shoot those so violently. Should it make an impact upon a more delicate part, like the heart, or the head, the man is flattened on the spot. Then, if envy would make them want to burn a house from a distance, they would stuff the perforated side of it with tow burning with a very ferocious fire, which, with a swift movement became a flame, and sail away to seek shelter in enemy houses."<ref name="» Slingstones">{{cite web | url=https://www.guampedia.com/slingstones/ | title=» Slingstones | date=29 September 2009 }}</ref>

The sling stone (in its "almond"/ovoid shape) is a vital cultural artifact of Chamorro culture, enough so, that it was adopted for the Guamian flag and state seal.<ref name="» Slingstones"/>