There are all kinds of different shooting disciplines. Trap , skeet .hand gun self defense hand gun rimfire target cowboy action shooting 22 rifle 25 meters . bolt rifle semi auto rifle 50 yard 100 yard out to 1000 yards and much more .
Some are extremely challenging. Certain shooting sports require extreme fitness and are olympic events.
You learn body control and controlled breathing . hunting teaches you the same and how to control your nerves. It also teaches you skills you might need on day.
Of course shooting sports are not for everyone.
Some people like any other sport don't have the physical or mental aptitude for it. Some are justs chicken shat .
When you consider there are over 300 million guns in America it seems shooting sports are very popular.
Then of course there's collecting which can get very expensive . But investing in guns can also be rewarding from a stand point of money and collecting.
You can also add in reloading your own ammo as a hobby .
There are guns and events for the young and old fit and not so fit.
You can watch your kids wife and yourself develop skills and common sense .
It makes a good family sport.