No.S9T: TRUMARK®slingshot's clear, plastic handle slides up, and down the U-shaped aluminum frame. The frame locks the handle parts together without the use of rivets or glue.When pushed up, the chamber releases SA30 ammo from the handle's bottom. When pushed down, the chamber becomes "self-sealing" and traps the ammunition. The TAPERED POWERBANDSare designed to release maximum energy with minimum hand strain while aiming. They are 15% to 35% more efficent than conventional non-tapered bands. The S9T is excellent when faster ammo velocity and accuracy are necessary to increase Bull's-Eye scores. 225 YD. Range. The S9T sling shot will store SA30 5/16"steel-balls in the handle. The ammo is not included, and must be purchased separately. The slingshot has matched-pull latex RR-1 Powerbands with a soft split-leather pouch.