I'd say
the chances of being able to use that thing without finding the propelent
lodged in the back of your hand would more of a concern.
( johnvile dsfadsfgafgf, Wed 6 Oct 2010, 15:14, 3 replies)

Eh?
I've got a custom catty and the U is only 2" wide, never had a problem with it.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Wed 6 Oct 2010, 15:15, closed)

In all honesty
that had given me cause for concern, but with steel ball bearings and a steady hand, you'd have to be fairly cack-handed to hit yourself. The few times I have had a chance to use it, I've been able to hit the target dead on, so not as hard as it looks - given that I was pissed.
(mymilkshakebringsallthemongstotheyard poison hearts, poison minds - joining hate, Wed 6 Oct 2010, 15:17, closed)

I had one of those and a Black Widow
and I used to make and shoot arrows with them

and I put a home-made arrow through my hand

and I spent a week in hospital.

Still have the scar. My only one. Catapults are anything but a waste of money though :)
(Ed Quarters has moved house!, Thu 7 Oct 2010, 10:17, closed)