[familyop]

"Proliferation of more rifles and pistols to the civilian population would law [draw or lead?] people year around to go to the shooting range.

Over time the average Israeli soldier’s marksmanship would improve so much that we would be winning medals on the international competition arena for shooting."

Looks like a good argument there.

[imardmd1]

Most public ranges offer only target shooting. In a firefight, the drawbacks of careful aiming and composure needed for precision might likely get you killed.

Getting involved in some form of IPSC training might be better for self-protection.