Right. Early training for future careers. My best friend's son is now a sniper in the Marines. He used to pop up at us from the most unlikely places when we were out in the garden - the kid had learned to be nearly invisible.
I wish I had been taught to hunt - if nothing else for the outdoor training and the familiarity with guns.
It's good to have the skills to survive or to feed yourself if you should ever need.
Even if you don't have experience with guns, it is fun to shoot a bow, and you can use to provide food if need be.
Sgt. York.