Primitive Weapons: bows and arrows, stone axes, or other early devices used for hunting and personal defense. The techniques for making these are well described by Larry Dean Olsen in his book entitled Outdoor Survival Skills. Practice in making and using primitive weapons for hunting is an important part of basic survival training. When taught as a part of the total survival and subsistance concepts, the actual field employment of these weapons promotes self-confidence and demonstrates that man can provide for himself to survive a most difficult situation. This assumes that one possesses determination, the will to live, belief in himself, tolerance of hardship or pain, and self- direction.