Funny you should say that - I just received a grant to buy my BSA Troop 5 rifles. They are also, every one, members of the Traditional Bowhunters of Washington.
They have given us a franchise to provide meals for their archery events. The Troop makes money for programs, learns how to be bowyers and fletchers, and they get to do all the courses for free.
The US military allows for all the diverse pursuits we pursue. Some of those things may indeed be a waste in every respect, but all I see is a 1000 flowers all in the pursuit of happiness. All under the aegis we provide, or have provided.
I’m a scoutmaster, and that’s my hobby I guess. The next generation better stand for something, or we may all fall together.
Thanks for your service, and I hope you find peace.
The Boy Scouts are an outstanding organization and I salute you for your leadership for them. I learned to shoot while I was in the scouts along with most of the useful skills that I have today. Thanks for your continuing service to our country