A high-power and high-velocity slingshot comprising: a handle; a forearm brace configured to be coupled to the bottom end of the handle; an assembly rod configured to be coupled to the top end of the handle; a left yoke branch configured to be coupled to the assembly rod opposite the handle such that the left yoke branch may swivel about the assembly rod; a right yoke branch configured to be coupled to the assembly rod opposite the handle such that the right yoke branch may swivel about the assembly rod; an ammunition pouch configured to receive and release ammunition; a first tubular thrust band configured to couple the ammunition pouch to the left yoke branch opposite the assembly rod; and a second tubular thrust band configured to couple the ammunition pouch to the right yoke branch opposite the assembly rod.