I was reading through the dangerous goods and such thing on the Canada Air Transport list, and did you know that you're not allowed to carry a catapult in your carry-on? Seriously, that's listed, along with a long line of 'martial arts weapons' you're not allowed to pack.
Feel free to check the lists, if you're curious. I just can't imagine someone justifying a catapult as a carry on.
However, you are allowed to carry a whip if you meet the security conditions....