BLOWGUN HISTORY

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SIZE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DIFFERENT CALIBER BLOWGUNS: The .40 caliber blowgun measures 3/8"; .50 caliber is 1/2" and the .62 caliber is 5/8".  These measurements are based on "inside" diameter of blowgun - wall to wall.

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Over 40,000 years ago, the first blowguns began to appear in many different parts of the world. Although crude, these primitive weapons were extremely accurate. It is not known exactly where blowguns originated, however, it is generally believed that they appeared simultaneously in many parts of the world. Back then blowguns were made from bamboo or other hollowed out woods. Blowguns are still used today for hunting by Amazonian Indians in South American, and by Pygmies in Africa. They were also used by the Ninja prior to 1500 in Japan for silent assassination with poison darts.

It is generally believed that blowguns appeared simultaneously in several parts of the world. Earliest evidence of blowguns appeared in parts of Africa and Asia. Blowguns are still used today by the Dyak tribe of headhunters in Borneo for hunting and as weapons in tribal wars. Using hollowed out bamboo tubes, which reach lengths of over 20 feet and darts made out of reeds, the Dyak are very capable hunters. In the tropical areas of Africa, the Pygmies use blowguns to hunt their prey of small game. Around 1500 in Japan,  Ninja assassins to kill in complete silence using poisoned darts used the blowgun.  The Ninja also used the blowgun for diversions by shooting darts in different directions to make the enemy believe they were surrounded.

In the America's, blowguns have been used for several thousand years by native Americans as survival weapons. Amazonian Indians today still rely on the extreme accuracy of the blowgun to hunt for wild game. Although rarely used as a weapon, blowguns do play an important role in tribal wars. North American Indians relied on the extreme accuracy of the blowgun for hunting and for skill games. The art of blowgun making is still taught to anyone wishing to learn at many Native American festivals and on reservations. Although over 40,000 years old in technology, the blowgun still holds the fascination of young and old.

Today modern man has found may uses for the blowgun. Today's hunter uses the blowgun to hunt small game silently while still-hunting larger game. Blowguns are used all over the world to help maintain wildlife by delivering tranquilizer darts in complete silence. The animals are then studied and released back into the wild. Herpetologists use the blowgun with stun darts to help them capture elusive lizards.  Today, many people are finding that blowguns offer a quite challenging sport. With many different darts to choose from, blowguns are finding their way into everyday society. With the introduction of paintballs and soft-tip darts, the blowgun offers a wide variety of sporting activities.